May 17
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MAP
HM King Mohammed VI and HM King Carl Gustaf R. of Sweden, exchanged greetings letters on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing, on May 16, 1763, of the first treaty... Read more »
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Abdelkader and International Humanitarian Law [press release]
ICRC
An international colloquium on the theme of "Emir Abdelkader and international humanitarian law" to mark the 150th anniversary of the ICRC, the 130th anniversary of the death of... Read more »
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Unemployment Rate Down 0.2 Percent in Q1 - INS
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisia's unemployment rate posted a 0.2% decrease in the first quarter of 2013, reaching 16.5% against 16.7% in Q4 of 2010. Read more »
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Working Session in Carthage Focuses On Development Projects in Beja
Tunis Afrique Presse
A working session held on Thursday in Carthage focused on the progress of development projects in the Governorate of Beja. Read more »
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China Donates 20 Mtd to Nation to Finance Development Projects
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Chinese government donated 80 million Yuan Renminbi (20 million Tunisain dinars) to Tunisia, by virtue of an economic and technical co-operation agreement signed on Thursday... Read more »
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People Want Less Political and Social Tension, Swift Transition - Marzouki
Tunis Afrique Presse
Caretaker President Moncef Marzouki said "everyone must make necessary concessions" to achieve the common goals, namely protecting national unity, building a civil and democratic... Read more »
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Ben Jaafer Calls for 'Truce' Until Next Elections
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) Mustapha Ben Jaafar called, on Thursday, for "a truce" until the holding of the forthcoming elections. Read more »
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The Bitter Taste of Defeat [analysis]
SPS
Definitely, the noose tightens more and more on Morocco as UN initiatives multiply to put an end to the status quo which has reigned in Western Sahara for more than 20 years. Read more »
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Local Occupation Authorities Transmit a Sahrawi Minor to 'Lekhal Prison' in Occupied El-Aiun
SPS
The Moroccan authorities transmitted Wednesday the Sahrawi minor Abbah Elhusain, to "Lekhal prison" in occupied EL-aiun, after only 03 days on his release on bail, according to the... Read more »
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Tunis Afrique Presse
"Time has come to reach consensus between political players, the civil society and all active forces so as to create a glossary of democratic transition in Tunisia," Tunisian... Read more »
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Setting Election Date Helps Ease Tensions - Bouchamaoui
Tunis Afrique Presse
Chairwoman of the Tunisian Industry, Trade and Handicrafts Union (UTICA) Wided Bouchamaoui underlined on Thursday that it is necessary to set the schedule of the next elections and... Read more »
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Tunis Afrique Presse
"Achieving success of the democratic transition in Tunisia and the objective of the Revolution depend on entrenching dialogue and carrying out consensus around the key current... Read more »
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Ennahdha Walks Out of UGTT Dialogue Session in Reaction to Zied Lakhdhar's Remarks
Tunis Afrique Presse
Representatives of Ennahdha Party at the second round of the national dialogue held under the umbrella of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), on Thursday, walked out of the... Read more »
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Setting Election Date Helps Ease Tensions, Utica Chairwoman Says
Tunis Afrique Presse
Chairwoman of the Tunisian Industry, Trade and Handicrafts Union (UTICA) Wided Bouchamaoui underlined on Thursday that it is necessary to set the schedule of the next elections and... Read more »
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Libya Seeks to Rehabilitate Thwar
Magharebia
Libya's General National Congress (GNC) approved a plan last month to train 30,000 young citizens in various disciplines. Read more »
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Nation to Review Anti-Terror Laws
Magharebia
A recent call in Tunisia to repeal the Anti-Terrorism Law drew a barrage of comments ranging from supporters to opponents. Read more »
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Tourist Traffic Jumps Up By 17.4 Pct in 2013, Says Prime Minister Kandil
Aswat Masriya
The tourist traffic to Egypt has increased by 17.4 percent in 2013 compared to 2011, Prime Minister Hisham Kandil said on Thursday. Read more »
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Shafiq Joins Rebellion Campaign Against Mursi's Govt
Aswat Masriya
Defeated presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq said on Thursday that he will join the rebellion movement "Tamarod" whose aim is to collect support for a no confidence vote against... Read more »
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'Mount Chaambi to Remain Closed Military Zone' - Defence
Tunis Afrique Presse
"Mount Chaambi will remain a closed military zone to preserve security of the citizens," National Defence Ministry asserted on Thursday. Read more »
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LTDH President Calls for 'Emergency Plan' to Combat Violence, Terrorism
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the Tunisian League of Human Rights (LTDH) Abdessatar Ben Moussa called, on Thursday, for closing ranks to combat violence and terrorism. Read more »
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Ihae Candidate Selection Committee to Comply With Ruling of Administrative Court
Tunis Afrique Presse
President of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA) and the Independent Higher Authority for Elections (IHAE) candidate selection committee Mustapha Ben Jaafar emphasised the need... Read more »
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Arab Federation of Exchanges Holds Annual Meeting in Tunis
Tunis Afrique Presse
The 38th annual meeting of the Arab Federation of Exchanges (AFE) was held on Thursday in Tunis to take stock of results of the previous year, discuss last innovations in the... Read more »
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ElBaradei's Party Supports Campaign Against Govt
Aswat Masriya
The Dostour Party has announced its full backing for the rebellion movement "Tamarod" whose aim is to collect support for a no confidence vote against President Mohamed Mursi's... Read more »
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Withdrawal of Several Participants in Protest Against Marzouki's Words
Tunis Afrique Presse
A number of participants in the National Dialogue Conference, initiated by the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), withdrew on Thursday, from the Congress palace, in protest... Read more »
May 16
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Mursi - Nation Can Reach Self-Sufficiency in Wheat Within Four Years
Aswat Masriya
Egypt can reach self-sufficiency in wheat within four years after which it will not need to import wheat again, said President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday. Read more »
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