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Unpredictable to the end, Moammar Kadafi ruled Libya for decades
In the modern pantheon of the world's dictators, Moammar Kadafi stood apart. Far apart.
Erratic and mercurial, he fancied himself a political philosopher, practiced an unorthodox and deadly diplomacy, and cut a sometimes cartoonish figure in flowing...Tags: Government, North Africa, Religion and Belief, Environmental Issues, Book
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TUNISIA: New prime minister named; French foreign minister resigns over ties to deposed government
Babylon & BeyondTunisia's interim president named Baji Sebsi the country's new prime minister Sunday after Mohamed Ghannouchi stepped down amid protests. Meanwhile, France's foreign minister resigned her post after controversy over her ties to the former Tunisian regime.... -
TUNISIA: Torched police station that symbolized repression turned into art exhibition
Babylon & BeyondThis post has been corrected. See note at bottom for details. The police station in the Tunis suburb of La Goulette stands deserted at its posh location near the seaside boardwalk, its walls blackened by smoke and fire and windows...... -
TUNISIA: Government cracks down on press freedoms, opposition before elections
Babylon & BeyondIt's a big weekend for Tunisia's longtime ruler, Zine el Abidine ben Ali. Less so for its voters. Ben Ali, who has ruled the North African country since wresting power from previous lifetime President Habib Bourguiba in 1987, is expected......
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