Tunisia

Whitbread, which owns Premier Inn, Costa, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is confident that it will continue to outperform in the challenging consumer economy based on the strength of its brands and its customer propositions.

Naresh Kumar Feb 27, 2012

Bashar al-Assad's troops have 'duty' to defect to Syrian Free Army, senior Islamic scholars warn in pan-Arab statement.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 23, 2012

Editors and publisher of Tunisian newspaper held for picture of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira with topless girlfriend Lena Gercke.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 16, 2012

Tourism survey shows British suffering 'Beni-boredom' and looking further afield for holiday excitement.

Nicholas Edmondson Feb 13, 2012

Jailed doctor Fatima Haji reveals torture, threats of rape and harassment used against her and others as protest anniversary ratchets up tensions.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 13, 2012

Discrimination against the majority Shia population is fuelling resentment against Bahrain's regime, explains opposition spokesman Ali Alaswad.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 08, 2012

At least 30 people were injured in clashes in Tiret, Algeria, after the funeral of a man who set himself on fire, prompting speculation the country could be following in the footstep of Tunisia.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 03, 2012

Hezbollah's continued support of beleaguered Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's regime tarnishes its credibility.

Anissa Haddadi Feb 02, 2012

New music scene emerges, fusing energy of rap with devotional sound of Islam.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 31, 2012

Hamas leader are expected to visit Iran next week, Fars news agency reported.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 26, 2012

Snow and plummeting temperatures set bleak atmosphere for world leaders' economic and political forum.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 25, 2012

Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani's controversial photo rekindles nude activism debate.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 20, 2012

Day that marks beginning of the Egyptian revolution that led to fall of Mubarak - 25 January - will be national holiday.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 13, 2012

Jews living in Tunisia have spoken out following anti-Semitic slogans chanted during a speech by a Hamas leader in the country's capital Tunis.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 09, 2012

Invited to Tunisia by leaders of the Ennahda party, Hamas Prime Minister, Ismail Haniyeh vowed to continue the armed struggle against Israel.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 09, 2012

On the anniversary of Mohammed Bouazizi's death, what sort of legacy has been created by the 26-year-old fruit seller?

Emanuelle Degli Esposti Jan 04, 2012

The past year has witnessed some revolutionary technological innovations. Some of the biggest and most inspiring stories revolved around technology .

Vinod Yalburgi Jan 02, 2012

British holidaymakers may be planning to holiday in 2012, but which destination to choose?

Aditya Rangroo Jan 01, 2012

Hamadi Jebali along with 40-odd ministers formed the new government in Tunisia on Saturday.

Aparajita Das Dec 25, 2011

Mustafa Abdul Jalil, the head of the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC), said people receiving orders from Saadi Gaddafi have infiltrated the government.

Anissa Haddadi Dec 21, 2011

A group of Palestinian bloggers and activists has issued a statement in support of Syrian-American blogger Razan Ghazzawi, who was arrested on Dec. 4 by Syrian authorities and now faces up to 15 years in jail.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 15, 2011

A long-serving human rights activist has become President of Tunisia in the first democratic election since the country's revolution in January.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 13, 2011

The problem is not with the religions themselves but with some of their followers who make intolerant interpretations of their faiths, Tawakul Karman has said.

BS Unnikrishnan Dec 10, 2011

Sheikh Youssef al Qaradawi, the outspoken and influential Muslim cleric, has called for a UN-backed intervention in Syria if the Arab League's initiative fails to secure peace.

Anissa Haddadi Dec 09, 2011

After a series of incidents of self-immolation since the beginning of the year, the Algerian government has decided to adopt the draconian measure of jailing those who survive their suicide attempts, Algerian press reported.

Anissa Haddadi Dec 08, 2011

Cherie Blair demanded more representation for women in the Parliament and boardrooms, sanctioned by law to ensure gender equality in the country.

Aparajita Das Dec 06, 2011

The west should not fear Islamists parties emerging from the Arab Spring but embrace them, Qatar's Prime Minister said Thursday.

Anissa Haddadi Dec 01, 2011

Students at a Tunisian university demanded the right to wear the burka, a full body cloak, and establish a prayer room on campus.

Anissa Haddadi Dec 01, 2011

A 20-year-old Tunisian man attempted suicide by hanging Wednesday afternoon to protest about being passed up for a job offer.

Emanuelle Degli Esposti Dec 01, 2011

Foreign troops are heading to Syria to support both the rebels and the embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, prompting fears that the conflict is set to enter a yet more lethal phase.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 29, 2011