Tunisia

Archaeologists discovered the coins at an ancient burial ground, where thousands of urns containing the remains of young children have been found.

The basic assumption that is so widely held in the West—that people want freedom and democracy—does not always hold. Many want something else.

Imagine where we might be today if the United States had invested a fraction of the amount of money it spent on Iraq over the last two decades in supporting societies in transition to democracies, such as Tunisia.

Does the West fully grasp the challenge to its traditional leadership in the Middle East? And is it ready to support Middle East agency through deepening constructive involvement?

The acrobatic protestor waved a Palestinian flag, which he held onto through a cartwheel and a backflip before seven security guards pinned him down.

What is happening in Tunisia is a cautionary tale of how a system without solid safeguards can crumble just like a house of cards.

"China stepped in with a number of advantages, with few regional entanglements and a stated desire to remain apolitical," expert Michael Robbins said.

It's racist jargon that makes us ignore conflicts raging internationally.

Democratic parliaments around the world must intensify their support for Tunisia and meet with Tunisians who truly aspire for freedom and a way forward.

"Officers feel empowered to enact whatever form of violence they want, knowing that they will get away with it," said Rasha Younes of Human Rights Watch.

A democratic Libya would benefit all its neighbors, from those who share its borders to those across the Mediterranean.

Today, more than ever before, it is vital to unite and stand up for Tunisia's democracy.

We hope that President Joe Biden's commitment to foreign policy that supports democracy and confronts dangerous populism will ensure that Tunisia is not overlooked in its hour of need.

The 18-year-old Tunisian Olympic swimmer beat Team USA's Kieran Smith, who won the bronze medal in the men's 400-meter freestyle swimming final.

The fight reportedly broke out on Tunisair flight TU216 when passengers had a disagreement over storing their carry-ons. The argument soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

As a young Tunisian woman raised with the principles of the Jasmine Revolution, I'm not willing to give up the gains of the last 10 years.

"It's gotten close to a billion people out of poverty over the last 40 years, and given the economic challenges in the Middle East, there is a lot to like about the thinking of the Chinese model," Princeton University's Michael Robbins told Newsweek.

Tunisia has been mired in political and economic crises since its 2011 uprising, dubbed the "Jasmine Revolution."

Newsweek looks at five of the most-affected nations by the Arab Spring—Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and Yemen—on the anniversary of Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi's death that helped spark a regional revolt with mixed results.

Local media reported that a suicide bomber on a moped blew himself up near a group of police outside the embassy.

One group of journalists said "No to the desecration of the revolutionary land of Tunisia," while in Egypt the crown prince was accused of killing Jamal Khashoggi.

Earlier this week, Tunisia's counterterrorism judiciary body said that the detainee, Sami A., would face trial in Tunisia for terrorism.

A player's performance declines "significantly for speed, agility, dribbling and endurance" while fasting.

Senior executives and company directors in the Middle East and North Africa said they plan to disrupt their workday to watch games.

1,763 people drowned attempting to immigrate to Europe through the Mediterranean in 2017.

Simon Slama is standing as a candidate for the Ennahdha Party.

Some say Rogelio Martinez was bludgeoned to death by rocks. Ted Cruz jumped on the bandwagon.

The unrest centers on rising costs and government austerity.

The Tunisian transport ministry says that Emirates flights would be suspended until the UAE airline found a way to operate according to international law and treaties.

The discovery has revealed the Roman city of Neapolis, with its networks of submerged streets and monuments, was a crucial trading hub.