North Africa

Co-creator of 'The Gates,' dead at 74

Artist Jeanne-Claude, co-creator of the 2005 Central Park art installation "The Gates," died Wednesday from complications of a ruptured brain aneurysm, according to the Web site Jeanne-Claude shared with her husband, the artist...

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Tunisia: In Face of Economic Crisis Arab Insurers Close Ranks

In a world characterized by turbulence and uncertainty, insurers are more than ever called upon to provide companies and individuals with the means to face risks thanks to swift and efficient services.

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Libya: Country and UN Agency Enter Pact to Boost Food Security, Sustainable Development

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Libya have agreed on a $71 million programme to boost cooperation over the next five years to strengthen food security and sustainable development in the country.

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Tunisia: Tunisian International Fair Showcases Vitality of Agricultural Sector

Organized at the initiative of the Tunisian Agriculture and Fisheries Union (UTAP) under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Tunisia is hosting from November 18 to 22 the 10th international exhibition of...

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2010 World Cup - Kanu Harps on Early Preparation

Nwankwo Kanu, Super Eagles' captain has charged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to embark on early preparation for the team if the country must have a good outing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa .

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Is imam a terror recruiter or just an incendiary preacher? (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - CAIRO, Egypt — The Yemeni-American imam who's been under renewed scrutiny after the deadly shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, preaches against alcohol, birthday parties, black magic and extramarital sex. He...

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Women's rights: Arab women on the move

Women in the Middle East are on the move, but in decidedly different directions, depending on where you look. In less than 40 years, Cairo has gone from a city of Western fashion to a city in which the majority of women wear...

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Will Secret Copyright Treaty Restrict Digital Rights?

Most Americans expect that their laws are only passed after some period of public debate between Republicans and Democrats or their news-channel proxies. However, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) may be an...

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International Press Freedom Awards 2009

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists will hold an award ceremony on Nov. 24, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. International Press Freedom Awards is an annual recognition by the CPJ of journalists working in...

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Morocco: War on Press Continues

The Moroccan authorities are ratcheting up their attacks on independent journalists. A week rarely passes without the authorities hitting hard on the press for alleged infractions, cracking down on printed as well as online...

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