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Tunisia: More Unrest in the Cradle of the Arab Spring
In Tunisia, major protests followed the assassination of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, gunned down in front of his home Wednesday in Tunis.
Mali’s Festival in the Desert Wins a Freedom of Musical Expression Award
Though canceled this year, the Festival in the Desert and its Malian Touareg leader Manny Ansar were honored Wednesday with the Freemuse Award for their work on “freedom of musical expression.”
On the Road to Gao, Mali, Dangers Still Loom
Correspondent Laura Lynch in Mali describes the time she’s just spent with a French army convoy on the road to Gao, Mali. Islamists extremists have been pushed out of Gao, but there are still dangers on the road.
Rémi Ochlik on the Arab Revolution: ‘We Spin Around the Night Consumed by the Fire’
French photojournalist Rémi Ochlik was killed last year in Homs, Syria. Ochlik was committed to covering the Arab Spring. His photos are now collected in a book called “Revolutions.”
Remembering Arab Spring Photographer Rémi Ochlik
Last year, 17 journalists were killed in Syria. One of them was award-winning French photojournalist Rémi Ochlik. His friend Belgo-Tunisian Karim Ben Khelifa says Ochlik is remembered as someone who felt invested in his mission: to tell the stories of the people at the heart of the conflicts.
Egyptian Army General Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Warns of Possible ‘Collapse of the State’
Egyptian general Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned about a possible “collapse of the state.” His warning comes amid a wave of protests and violence that’s left more than 50 people dead.
Mohammed Fairouz’s Musical Tribute to the Fallen of Tahrir Square
Arab-American composer Mohammed Fairouz has found inspiration in the Cairo’s Tahrir Square uprising. On the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, he talks about his piece “For Egypt,” a violin solo composed for Rachel Barton Pine to the memory of people who lost their lives in the uprising.
In France, Algeria and Lance Armstrong Top Headlines
Two major stories dominate the headlines in many parts of the world Friday: the ongoing crisis at a desert gas plant in Algeria, and the confession of cyclist Lance Armstrong. Those are the top headlines not only in the US, but also in France, which has a long history with Algeria and with Lance Armstrong.
Venezuelan Supreme Court Approves the Postponing of Hugo Chavez’s Inauguration
The Venezuelan Supreme Court has decided to give ailing president Hugo Chavez as much time as he needs to recover and return to Caracas from Cuba. The BBC’s Sarah Grainger in Caracas said it’s not clear whether a new election will be scheduled in the near future.
In Kenya, Violent Elephant Poaching Increases at an Alarming Rate
The New York Times’ Jeffrey Gettleman talks about the latest massacre of 11 elephants — killed by poachers for their ivory tusks in Kenya. He said that as a pound of ivory can fetch upwards of $1,000 in Beijing, there is little chance this violent and illegal trade will slow down anytime soon in Central Africa.
What Google’s Eric Schmidt and Former Governor Bill Richardson Will Achieve in North Korea
The United States Department criticized the decision of Google’s Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to visit North Korea, just weeks after a controversial rocket launch took place there.
In Venezuela, Concern for the Health of President Hugo Chavez and Questions About Succession
In Caracas, Venezuela, there is growing concern for the health of President Hugo Chavez who is reportedly experiencing serious breathing difficulties in a hospital in Havana, Cuba, where he has been undergoing surgeries and treatment for cancer.
Qatari News Giant Al Jazeera Purchases American Channel Current TV
The Arab news giant Al Jazeera has purchased the American television news channel Current TV. The New York Times Media Reporter Brian Stelter tells anchor Marco Werman this represents a huge leap in audience numbers for the Qatari-owned channel.
Egyptian Television Satirist Bassem Youssef in Trouble With Islamists
Television satirist Bassem Youssef has allegedly insulted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on his TV show. On his program, Youssef was seen sweet-talking and hugging a red furry pillow carrying President Morsi’s image, while mocking his speech style.
Sampling the ‘Cubano’ Sandwich in Little Havana
Reporter Steve Dolinsky samples the best Cuban sandwich in “Little Havana,” Florida and gives his recommendations.
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