Paris District Declared the 'Republic of Good-Neighbors' Reviving Conviviality and Cutting Loneliness
In the south of Paris' city center, the 14th arrondissement is conducting a neighborhood-wide experiment on deliberate living
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Army General Credited as the Hero of Tunisian Revolution Gets Promotion
A man credited as a hero of Tunisia's revolution, Gen. Rachid Ammar, has been promoted to chief of the nation's armed forces. Ammar is treated as a hero in this North African nation, credited by the press with refusing to obey orders of then-President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to shoot on crowds of demonstrators.
Tunisia's Hero Inspires Movie; Filmmaker Donates Proceeds to Help Other Young Men
The Tunisian fruit and vegetable seller who inspired uprisings across the Arab world when he set himself on fire -- is now the subject of a movie. The filmmakers are donating all profits from the film to the man's family setting up a fund to help other young people like Bouazizi.
Tunisia's Hero Inspires Movie; Filmmaker Donates Proceeds to Help Other Young Men
The Tunisian fruit and vegetable seller who inspired uprisings across the Arab world when he set himself on fire -- is now the subject of a movie. The filmmakers are donating all profits from the film to the man's family setting up a fund to help other young people like Bouazizi.
Tunisia Basks in Praise Over its New Constitution
As recently as December, the outlook for Tunisia remained grim. However, on Friday, French President Francois Hollande and other world leaders attended a ceremony for the formal adoption of a document being praised as one of the most progressive constitutions in an Arab nation. What a turnaround, says an AP article.
Long-Lost Medal Honoring Revolutionary War Hero Sells for Record-Breaking $1 Million
First created to honor Daniel Morgan, his original gold Comitia Americana was stolen, replaced, bought by JP Morgan, and now sold again.
Egyptians Enthused by First Free Elections in 30 Years
A world away from the chaos, violence and abuses of elections under Hosni Mubarak's rule, Egyptian voters queued in huge, orderly lines on Monday, many still in disbelief that they could now play a part in shaping their nation's future.
Egyptians Vote Freely for a Leader Today, First Time in 29 Years
Egyptians relished their first free leadership vote on Wednesday, with Islamists pitted against secular figures in a contest unthinkable before a popular revolt swept President Hosni Mubarak from power 15 months ago. No one knows who will win the presidency, but Egyptians are enjoying the historic uncertainty.
Pro-American Libyans Rally Against Militias That Stormed US Embassy
Galvanized by anger over the killing of the popular American ambassador here last week, thousands of Libyans marched through this city on Friday, demanding the disarming of the militias that have refused to disband since overthrowing the country's dictator, Col. Gadaffi.
Oil Production Revival Helps Libyans Look to the Future
In Libya, the oil is once again flowing. Libya's oil industry is now back up to 90 percent of its pre-war production, earning the income that gives many Libyans confidence that, despite hardship, they do have a shot at a better future
Europe's Last Dictator Toppled
For the first time in history the Serbian people have a president chosen by themselves in free elections. Vojislav Kostunica, 56, defeated Slobodan Milosevic by a wide margin and, despite Milosevic's attempts to circumvent the election results, was sworn in as president on September 30, 2000.
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