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Tunisia

The story on Tunisia: current issues, Tunisia's authoritarian regime under Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, economic, social and political briefings and profiles.

Profile: Tunisia's Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali

Profile of Tunisia's ex-president, Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, one of North Africa's "soft dictators."

Tunisia at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Summer Games

Your Guide to the 2008 Beijing Olympics for Tunisia: TunisiaÂ’s Olympic history and country profile, and TunisiaÂ’s athletes at the 2008 Olympics by name and by sport, or game.

Tunisia: Country Profile

Tunisia's government, society, economy, military and religious make-up are profiled and its history summarized.

The Middle East's Best Travel Spots in 2011

From Morocco to Iraqi Kurdistan, the Middle East scores six spots out of The New York Times' 41 best travel spots and places to go in 2011.

Wikileaks Cable: Tunisian Corruption and President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali

Wikileaks cable reveals Tunisian corruption on President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali's watch as his family benefits.

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