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For the Arab World, a Potent

artappraiser — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:46:32 +0000

For the Arab World, a Potent Lesson
By Anthony Shadid, 2:43 PM ET today,

News Analysis: The fall of Tunisia’s president marks the first time that protests have overthrown an Arab leader

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/15/world/africa/15region.html

Middle East: Beware the ides

artappraiser — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:22:02 +0000

In reply to Obama's 'Arab Spring'?

Middle East: Beware the ides of '11
The outlook for the New Year does not bode well for the Arab world as political turmoil grips many states in the region.
Larbi Sadiki, Al Jazeera, 09 Jan 2011
http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/01/201116122213257167....

Protesters killed in Tunisia

artappraiser — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:18:56 +0000

In reply to Obama's 'Arab Spring'?

Protesters killed in Tunisia riots
Al Jazeera, 09 Jan 2011 20:39 GMT
Fatalities reported after fresh clashes between demonstrators and security forces across north African nation.
In a related development, French police confirmed that a "small explosion" occurred at the Tunisian consulate in a Paris suburb early on Sunday morning.
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/01/2011191414183128.html