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Tunisia coach hails 'heroic' win

BBC Sport - Jan 24, 2012
Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi has hailed his side's 2-1 win over Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday as "heroic". The Carthage Eagles edged their North African neighbours with a gutsy performance, which Trabelsi attributed to their aggressive ...

Gabon, Tunisia, soar in openers

Capital FM Kenya - Jan 24, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon, January 24 – Gabon gave debutants Niger a baptism of fire and Tunisia inflicted more misery on Morocco on day three at the Africa Cup of Nations. The continental showpiece moved across the border to the Gabonese capital for the first ...

Tense Tunisia 'Persepolis' Trial Delayed to April

ABC News - Jan 23, 2012
The controversy over the film illustrates how Tunisia, the country that started the wave of uprisings that have swept through the Arab world this year, is struggling to work out the role of Islam in society after years of officially enforced secularism ...

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Tunisia books

Lonely Planet Tunisia

by: Paul Clammer, Emilie Filou, Donna Wheeler
Experience the best of Tunisia with Lonely Planet. Our 5th edition guides you through the Sahara on camelback and reveals the best amber-sanded beaches. We'll help you navigate the tangled alleys of the Tunis medina, explore the enchanting Roman Ruins of Dougga and hike the Kroumirie Mountains' famous cork oak forests

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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The Rough Guide to Tunisia 8

by: Daniel Jacobs, Rough Guides

The Rough Guide to Tunisia is the definitive guide to this Afro-Mediterranean destination. The full-colour introduction covers the mile-long beaches of the distinctly European northern coast, as well as the fortified kasbah’s of the mountainous interior and the sub-Saharan oases. There are lively accounts of all the sights, from Roman remains and Islamic monuments to the ancient Medinas of Tunis, Sfax and Sousse. You’ll find two full-colour sections that highlight Tunisia’s striking architecture and varied wildlife, information on the best resorts, and exciting excursions into the mountains and desert.
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Tunisia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by: Gerald Zarr
Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
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Dk Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia

This lavishly illustrated and fully updated "DK Eyewitness" guide to Tunisia is the perfect companion to this stunning island and its charming blend of Islamic, Berber and European culture. Tunisia is covered in exhaustive detail with cutaways, 3D aerial views and floor plans of all the major sights; from the Roman ruins in Sbeitla and the baths at Carthage, to the pit homes of Matmata (featured in Star Wars), and the magical atmosphere of desert oases in the south.Full-color maps and plans enable you to explore the island in depth, whilst walks, scenic routes and thematic tours will ensure you won't miss a thing.
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Sidi Bouzid a year after Tunisia's uprising

The uprising in Tunisia began exactly a year ago when young fruit seller Mohammad Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest against injustice and humiliation. Now, protesters have gathered outside the governor's office in the Tunisian city of Sidi Bouzid, poor, and very angry. According to one protester, the people of Sidi Bouzid are marginalised and feel nothing has been achieved since the uprising began. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia.

 

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Tunisia closes border with Libya

Tunisia has closed its two official border crossings with Libya until the Libyan government improves security at the border posts. Tunis shut the border after a group of armed Libyans tried to cross. The Libyans reportedly got into an argument and then fired shots into the air. Anita McNaught reports from Ras Jedir, on the Libyan border with Tunisia, on the economic impact of that decision.

 

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Islamists and secularists clash in Tunisia

Tunisians are yet to get a new government after political infighting delayed the appointment of new ministers. In the country's capital, Tunis, outside the national assembly, crowds gathered on Thursday to protest what they say is the growing influence of Islamists. It follows the occupation of a university campus by a religious group, which wants male and female students segregated. Khadija Magardie reports.

 

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The Cafe - Tunisia: The Arab Spring's success story?

Tunisia inspired ordinary people to take to the streets from Morocco to Baghdad, and similar revolutions have toppled the leaders of Egypt and Libya. Tunisians are now trying to figure out the move from revolution to a democratic function state.

 

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France calls for 'equal partnership' with Tunisia

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe urges a "really equal partnership" between Tunisia and its former ruler and voices support for the new Tunis government's efforts to buttress democracy. Duration: 00:47