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Ben Ali allegedly fled Tunisia...with 1.5 tons of gold
17/01/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Ben Ali allegedly fled Tunisia...with 1.5 tons of gold

The international press review focuses on the crisis in Tunisia. Former president Ben Ali is thought to have fled to Saudi Arabia with his wife. The press wonders how they reportedly managed to escape the country with 1.5 tons of gold in their suitcases...
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Interim leadership to unveil new cabinet
17/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Interim leadership to unveil new cabinet

Tunisian police used water cannons and fired shots in the air to disperse about a thousand protesters in the streets of Tunis on Monday as the interim leadership prepared to announce the formation of a new coalition government.
Clashes erupt in Tunisia amid government unity talks
18/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Clashes erupt in Tunisia amid government unity talks

Tunisian special forces exchanged heavy gunfire with members of ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s security guard on Sunday as the country's interim leadership prepared to unveil a new unity government on Monday.
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Deposed president's security chief arrested for incitement
16/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Deposed president's security chief arrested for incitement

Tunisian authorities arrested ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s former security chief Sunday on charges of inciting violence. The arrest came as interim leaders hold talks to form a new unity government amid growing turmoil.
Violence continues as Tunisia mulls new unity government
16/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Violence continues as Tunisia mulls new unity government

Looting and violence continued to plague Tunisia over the weekend as interim leaders met over the formation of the country’s first-ever unity government and pave the way for new elections.
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Looting, violence spreads as interim president sworn in
16/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Looting, violence spreads as interim president sworn in

Fouad Mebazaa, leader of the lower house of parliament, has been sworn in as interim president with the goal of organising new elections within 60 days as rioters and looters continue to take to Tunis' suburbs.
Turmoil reigns in Tunisia as new leader is sworn in
16/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Turmoil reigns in Tunisia as new leader is sworn in

Chaos gripped Tunisia Saturday as parliament speaker Fouad Mebazza (photo) became the country's third leader in 24 hours and security forces struggled to keep a lid on continuing unrest following President Zine al-Abedine Ben Ali's abrupt departure.
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Tunisia: Sun, palm trees...and a popular revolt
14/01/2011 - BUSINESS MATTERS

Tunisia: Sun, palm trees...and a popular revolt

Tunisia, its beaches and palm trees...and its revolt against unemployment, high food prices and censorship. Our economics editor Stéphane Marchand tells us more about the social and economic roots of the ongoing crisis in Tunisia.
Profile: Ben Ali, president-for-life no more
17/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Profile: Ben Ali, president-for-life no more

Confronted with an unprecedented uprising, Tunisia’s authoritarian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, who had ruled the country for 23 years, fled the country on Friday. France24.com takes a look at a political fixture whose future appears uncertain.
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Prime minister takes over as Ben Ali flees Tunisian turmoil
15/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Prime minister takes over as Ben Ali flees Tunisian turmoil

Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi has taken over as interim president after Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali (pictured) left the country in the wake of weeks of protest against his 23-year rule. Ben Ali arrived in Saudi Arabia early on Saturday.
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