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(Tunisia) Protests erupt in Tunisian cities amid anger over poor economy (Al Jazeera)

Violent protests broke out in several Tunisian cities, including the capital Tunis and the coastal city of Sousse, as anger mounts over economic hardship. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/17/protests-erupt-in-tunisian-cities-amid-anger-over-poor-economy

(Egypt) Egypt 2011: ‘We did not know we would be documenting history’ (Alessio Romenzi, Al Jazeera)

In December, 2010, anti-government protests erupted in Tunisia, soon triggering similar demonstrations across the Middle East and North Africa, including in Egypt, Libya, Yemen and...

(Iran) Air pollution in Iranian cities reaches ‘hazardous’ levels (The New Arab)

Air pollution in cities across Iran has reached peak levels of toxicity in recent weeks, with experts deeming it “hazardous” on certain days, reports revealed. https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2021/1/16/air-pollution-in-iranian-cities-reaches-hazardous-levels

(Sudan/West Darfur) Sudan imposes curfew in West Darfur amid deadly clashes (The New Arab)

Sudanese authorities on Saturday imposed a round-the-clock curfew in the entire West Darfur province after tribal clashes between Arabs and non-Arabs killed at least six people and wounded at...

(USA/Donald Trump/Steve Bannon) Trump mulls presidential pardon for former aide Steve Bannon in final days in office (The New Arab)

In his final days in office, President Donald Trump is considering a pardon for his former chief strategist and top campaign aide, Steve Bannon, according to reports by the...

(Rohingya, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar) Rohingya student group demands consultation in repatriation talks between China, Bangladesh, Myanmar (The New Arab)

A group of mostly young Rohingyas living in the world’s largest refugee camp - Cox’s Bazar - has demanded participation in a conversation on repatriation of the minority...

(USA/Iran) Iran deal architect among veterans named for Biden State Department (The New Arab)

The lead US negotiator of the Iran nuclear accord and a battle-tested hawk on Russia were named on Saturday to top posts at President-elect Joe Biden's State Department, signaling...

(Tunisia/Swiss Banks) Tunisia set to lose stolen millions in Swiss banks (The New Arabia)

Tunisia could lose millions of dollars stashed in Switzerland by the family of ousted dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, a senior official said Saturday. https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2021/1/16/tunisia-set-to-lose-stolen-millions-in-swiss-banks

(USA/Yemen) Pompeo’s Yemen policy will lead to worst famine in almost half a century: UN (The New Arab)

Yemen is on its way to suffering the worst famine the world has seen in almost half a century due to the US’ policy in...

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