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Why Egypt matters to us
I think of Wang Weilin often, though sadly I don’t know his fate or if that is even his real name. You might know him as “Tank Man” or “The Unknown Rebel” and, though we don’t know his name, the iconic image of him...Tags: Democracy, Political Systems, Egyptian Revolution (2011-12), Civil Unrest, Georgia
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Egypt family structures shaken, in flux
Baptist Press AssociationEditor’s note: The subject of this story is going by a assumed name to protect his identity, according to the Baptist Press Association. CAIRO — The long-running social and political upheaval in Egypt, which toppled the presidency of Hosni...Tags: Egyptian Revolution (2011-12), Christianity, Central Intelligence Agency, Culture, Arts and Culture
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Tunisians arrested in Italy allegedly discussed terror attacks
ROME--Italian police have arrested four Tunisian men accused of creating an Islamic militant cell in a small, southern Italian town and discussing the possibility of terror attacks in the United States, Italy and Israel. The head of the group, Ben...Tags: Italy, Religion and Belief, Israel, Police Arrests, Islam
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Muslim women fire back at the 'Topless Jihad'
When topless protesters decided to take aim at Islamism, some Muslim women fired back. “Nudity DOES NOT liberate me -- and I DO NOT need saving,” one wrote on a sign, held up to the camera in an image posted on Twitter. A furious debate...
Tags: Minority Groups, The Huffington Post, Zine el Abidine ben Ali, Religion and Belief, Religious Conflicts
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Old animosities thrive in post-Kadafi Libya
ZINTAN, Libya — The prized scion of Moammar Kadafi is a prisoner of tribesmen in these mountains of scrub and ocher rock. The rebels who captured him after the 2011 civil war that toppled his father have refused to turn him over to the central...
Tags: International Law, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, International Court or Tribunal, Politics, Government
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Dynamic Duos play it fast and loose at Jazz Showcase
The very loose, somewhat rough, thoroughly enjoyable show that unfolded at the Jazz Showcase on Thursday night did not follow the club's usual format. Instead of featuring a main attraction, the whimsically titled "Dynamic Duos" show featured two...
Tags: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Entertainment, Music Industry, Music, Dave Brubeck
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Tunisia says killer of opposition leader identified, but at large
Tunisian officials believe they now know who killed opposition leader Chokri Belaid, after four other suspects were arrested in connection with his slaying, news agencies reported Tuesday. The assassination of Belaid triggered massive protests in...
Tags: Arab Spring, Politics, Government, News Agency, Murder
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Qatar cuts poet's life term to 15 years in jail; outcry persists
A Qatari poet jailed for verses deemed seditious and insulting to his nation's emir faces 15 years behind bars after an appeals court cut back on his prison term Monday. Human rights groups were outraged in November when a Qatari court first ruled...Tags: Amnesty International, Poetry, Justice and Rights, Politics, Freedom of the Press
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Tunisia names new prime minister to form government
Tunisian political leaders tapped a new prime minister Friday, choosing the head of a crucial and controversial ministry to form a new government for the divided North African nation. Ali Larayedh steps into the role at a tense time for Tunisia....
Tags: U.S. Embassy, Woodrow Wilson, Politics, Government, Government Ministers
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Tunisian prime minister resigns after failing to reshape Cabinet
The Tunisian prime minister stepped down Tuesday after failing to form a new government, a move he had hoped would defuse tensions in the divided country. Hamadi Jebali had tried to persuade his ruling Nahda party, a moderate Islamist faction, to...
Tags: Politics, Government
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Foreign midshipmen forge international ties
Like her classmates at the U.S. Naval Academy, Midshipman 1st Class Dagmara Broniatowska learned how to salute, ran the endurance course and memorized the body of American military information, history and quotations known as the Rates. In her "four...
Tags: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Military, Johns Hopkins University, United States Naval Academy, Students
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Qatar poet gets life in prison after 'insulting' emir
A poet will face life in prison in Qatar after penning verses that state officials deemed insulting to the nation's emir and an incitement to topple the government, his attorney told news agencies Thursday. Rights activists say Mohammed Ajami was...Tags: U.S. Military, Amnesty International, Poetry, Justice and Rights, Politics
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