Tunisia
February 9, 2011
The losses incurred by the Tunisian economy during the "Jasmine Revolution" are estimated at TD5 billion (US$3.52 billion).
February 8, 2011
Tunisia's Defense Ministry called Tunisian reservists and retired members of the security services after police failed to restore order .
February 7, 2011
The value of foreign investment in Tunisia grew by 2.9% in 2010 compared with 2009.
February 6, 2011
At least four people were shot dead by Tunisian security forces during clashes on Saturday .
January 30, 2011
Tunisian Islamist leader Rached Ghannouchi on Sunday returned to his homeland on Sunday from London.
January 27, 2011
January 26, 2011
Tunisia on Wednesday issued an international arrest warrant for toppled President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
January 24, 2011
January 23, 2011
Hundreds of Tunisians gathered in front of Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi's office Sunday .
January 22, 2011
Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi promised late Friday to organize the country's first democratic election since independence from France in 1956.
January 20, 2011
The Tunisian Prime Minister of the Interim Government Mohamed Ghannouchi has turned down a request from ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to return to the country.
January 19, 2011
The first meeting of the new Tunisian interim government, led by Mohamed Ghannouchi was postponed to Thursday as popular protests against the new line-up continue.
Weeks of violent protests fueled by corruption, widespread unemployment and a lack of liberty toppled one of the Arab world's most entrenched leaders, who fled this North African country Friday after 23 years of rule. Ben Ali's departure was a major milestone in the Arab world, where longstanding authoritarian rulers exercise tight control. The Arab world is stunned.
Beyond the political implications of Ben Ali's departure, there is great uncertainty over the future of the various businesses, often allied with foreign companies.
January 18, 2011
Three ministers on Tuesday stepped down from the new Tunisian interim government.