Tunisia terror: Nine arrested as Islamic State claim.
ISLAMIC State has claimed responsibility for the deadly terrorist attack at Tunisias national museum as nine people have been arrested.
At least eight tourists killed, others hostage in TUNISIA parliament attack
TUNIS (Reuters) - At least eight tourists were killed and others were taken hostage by militants who attacked Tunisias parliament compound, which includes a museum, a spokesman for the interior ministry said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Tarek Amara; .
Tunisia: ISIS Fighters Claim 2 Killings
Tunisian fighters with the Islamic State group have claimed responsibility in a video for the assassinations of two left-wing politicians.. Tunisian fighters with Islamic State are claiming responsibility in video for the assassinations of left-wing politicians Chokri Belaid and Mohamed Brahmi in 2013; are threatening more assassinations before Tunisias presidential runoff.
March 18, 2015 — Pictures of the Day
. Photos from Israel, Tunisia, South Sudan and the United States.
19 dead after gunmen sent tourists scrambling for cover in.
Tunisian security forces killed two attackers as they ended the hostage siege at the Bardo Museum in Tunis, Prime Minister Habib Essid said. But the death toll, which included 17 tourists and at least one Tunisian security��.
TUNISIA terror: Four arrested over attack which killed British.
THE PRIME Minister warned Britain must fight with everything we have as four people were arrested in connection with a terror attack on Tunisias national museum which left 23 dead - including a British woman.
Gunmen storm TUNISIAn museum, kill 17 foreign tourists
TUNIS (Reuters) - Gunmen wearing military uniforms stormed Tunisias national museum on Wednesday, killing 17 foreign tourists and two Tunisians in one of the worst militant attacks in a country that had largely escaped the regions Arab Spring turmoil.
Tunisia Museum Attack Death Toll Climbs, PM Says Gunman Known to.
The Tunisian Ministry of Health told NBC News that the gunmen who attacked the museum had killed 20 foreigners and three Tunisians. Two attackers also were killed when Tunisian forces stormed the museum in the capital city of Tunis, though the country.
How big is TUNISIAn militant threat?
Once regarded as a beacon of secularism in the Arab world, Tunisia has seen militant Islamists gain strength since the overthrow of long-serving ruler Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in a popular uprising in 2011. The attack on the famous Bardo museum in the.
Its Not Springtime in TUNISIA Anymore ��� Tablet Magazine
Wednesdays terrorist attack at the national museum in the heart of Tunis, in which two gunman wearing military uniforms killed 17 tourists and two Tunisians, may have shocked outsiders who still describe Tunisia as ���the one��.
Tunisia: Salafist Muslims Ransack Hotel for Serving Alcohol
Dozens of hard-line Salafist Muslims attacked a hotel in Sidi Bouzid, the birthplace of Tunisia’s revolution, because it was serving alcohol, the hotel’s owner said Tuesday.. Dozens of hard-line Salafist Muslims attack a hotel in Sidi Bouzid, the birthplace of Tunisia’s revolution, because it was serving alcohol.
TUNISIA arrests family members of militant who attacked museum
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian troops arrested two family members of an Islamist militant who attacked a museum killing 20 tourists, a security source told Reuters on Thursday. We arrested the father and the sister of the terrorist Hatem Al-Khashnaoui in.
Old-Guard Politician Seen Leading Tunisias Interim President in Runoff Election
Exit polls indicated that Beji Caid Essebsi, who served two dictators, was ahead of President Moncef Marzouki, a former human rights activist, who did not concede defeat.. Exit polls in Tunisia indicate victory for Beji Caid Essebsi in countrys presidential election, though opponent and interim Pres Moncef Marzouki has not yet conceded defeat; Essebsi is a veteran statesman who served in governments of both of countrys former dictators.
Tunisians Following a Path of Less Rancor
Tunisia is an Arab Spring success story, which its president says may be because it has few tribal or religious cleavages like its more chaotic neighbors.
How Tunisia Will Succeed
Islamism or secularism is a false dichotomy. The real choice is between despotism and freedom.
BREAKING: Eight tourists killed and others held hostage.
TWO Britons may be among seven foreign tourists and a Tunisian killed after militants attacked Tunisias national museum in the capital.
Pro-ISIS Twitter account predicted Tunisia massacre
Most recently, Tunisian authorities arrested an estimated 100 people in just three days back in February because they were all suspected of having links to the terrorist group. A message sent from a pro-ISIS Twitter account just hours before Wednesday.
Video of Protests Across TUNISIA After an Opposition Leader Is Gunned Down
. Video and photographs shot by Tunisian activists and bloggers on Wednesday gave close-up views of protests across the country.
More Help for Tunisia, a Mideast Success Story
A former Foreign Service officer appeals for more American support for Tunisias fledgling democracy.
Italy: More Than 1,000 Migrants Saved
Rescue ships saved more than 1,000 migrants and refugees north of Libya in the past two days, but 10 migrants died in the southern Mediterranean, Italian officials said Wednesday.. Italian rescue ships save over 1,000 migrants and refugees from boats in Mediterranean Sea over span of two days, while 10 migrants die when a boat capsizes.
Cruise Lines Stop Tunisia Visits After Museum Attack
Two cruise lines suspended visits to Tunisia on Thursday after 17 passengers from their ships were killed in the museum attack, delivering an immediate economic blow to the North African country. Passengers of Mediterranean cruise lines Costa Crociere .
Tunisia terror - Daily Express
The countrys presidency has confirmed four people have been arrested after two gunmen were killed in the shoot-out and Tunisias army is being deployed to all major cities to increase security after the attack.
End of Presidential Race Leaves Tunisia Divided
Four years after the Arab Spring, Tunisians vote on Sunday in a presidential runoff that will complete their transition to democracy and end a campaign that has reopened divisions.. Tunisians will vote in presidential runoff between interim Pres Moncef Marzouki and Beji Caid Essebsi; election is being cast as symbol of whether Arab Spring uprising has enough teeth to persist, as critics of Essebsi warn his leadership would mean a return to one party dominance.
The woman who played dead to survive the TUNISIA massacre
Harrowing tales of survival have emerged from the museum massacre in Tunisia ��� including a woman who smeared blood all over her body to ���play dead��� and a pair of terrified tourists who stayed hidden in the museum overnight. ���We were all crammed .
TUNISIA terror: Two Britons among 19 killed by gunmen in.
MILITANTS gunned down 19 tourists getting off buses outside Tunisias national museum then took others hostage before being shot by security forces.
Tunisia Museum Attack Leaves Spanish Couple Hiding in Facility for 24 Hours
A Spanish couple and a Tunisian security guard were found alive today after hiding for 24 hours in the Tunisian museum where gunmen massacred 22 people Wednesday, officials said. ���We have excellent news to give because an hour ago two Spaniards .
Two Britons - Daily Express
TWO Britons are feared to be among seven foreign tourists and a Tunisian killed after militants attacked Tunisias national museum in the capital.
Authorities in Tunisia Seek Death Penalties in Embassy Attacks
The Sept. 14 attacks came amid protests across the Muslim world over a private film, produced in the United States, that mocked the Prophet Muhammad.
At Least 17 Tourists Killed in Attack on Museum in TUNISIA; 3.
Tunisian security forces secure the area after gunmen attacked Tunis famed Bardo Museum on March 18, 2015. At least seven foreigners and a Tunisian were killed in an attack by two men armed with assault rifles on the��.
Gunmen attack TUNISIAn museum
At least 23 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at the Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia. More from World. Arabic finger ring from the Viking Age town of Birka, Sweden. In the Swedish · Mystery Viking found with Islamic ring · Italian President.
Islamic State Claims Tunis Attack
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a museum in Tunisias capital and warned of more bloodshed to come, which would extend the extremist groups reach to one of the regions few stalwarts of stability. Thursdays claim came.
Nigeria: Suicide Bomber Strikes Near President’s Rally
A suicide bomber killed herself Monday near a stadium where Nigeria’s president had just held an election rally in the northeastern city of Gombe, the police said.. Nigerian police say suicide bomber exploded vehicle with explosives near stadium at which Pres Goodluck Jonathan had held election rally, but there are no other casualties; most suicide bombings there are attributed to Boko Haram.
Knights from the Islamic State take credit for TUNISIA.
The Islamic State jihadist group on Thursday claimed responsibility for an attack on Tunisias national museum that killed at least 21 people. In an audio message posted online, IS said ���two knights from the Islamic State���
TUNISIA Cracks Down Again on Protesters Defying a Ban
In Tunisia and other countries that toppled governments in the Arab Spring, new regimes are struggling to impose order on the chaos left behind.. Six-month-old Tunisian government cracks down on thousands of protesters who filled a central artery of the capital of Tunis in defiance of a new ban on demonstrations; the confrontation is another manifestation of the role reversal playing out across North Africa in the wake of the Arab Spring, with former exiles and political prisoners who spent careers under police state rule finding themselves struggling to impose order.
Manhunt underway after 17 killed at Tunisia museum
Just Watched. Manhunt underway after 17 killed at Tunisia museum. replay. More Videos. CNNs Barbara Starr reports on new concerns that terror group ISIS could be behind the attack at a museum in Tunisia.
ISIS apparently claims responsibility for TUNISIA museum.
Tunisia has been viewed as the lone democratic success story in the Arab Spring. But the North African nation is not without its issues, including an uneven economy and the distinction of having more citizens ��� up to 3,000��.
Protesters Press Tunisian Government to Resign, as Ruling Party Supporters Rally
Protests for the the government and the National Constituent Assembly to resign continued around the country Sunday on the fourth day after the assassination of an opposition legislator.. Protests continue around Tunisia on the fourth day after assassination of an opposition legislator; demonstrators are calling for resignation of the government and the National Constituent Assembly.
Japan says three citizens killed in TUNISIA attack, not five.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Three Japanese citizens were killed in an attack on Tunisias national museum and not five as Tunisia said, Japanese government officials said on Thursday. Earlier, Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid��.
Gunfight erupts in TUNISIA museum, at least 21 dead.
The attack on the famed National Bardo Museum was the first on a tourist site in years in Tunisia, a shaky young democracy that has struggled to keep Islamic extremist violence at bay.
TUNISIA shooting: When Isis attacks a museum to destroy the culture of its.
In those days ��� so keen were the UK and other Western governments to support the Mubarak regime ��� that few warnings to foreign nationals told them to stay away from Egypt. Mubarak promised to destroy terrorism ��� just as the Tunisian president did on .
Islamist Party in TUNISIA to Step Down
Tunisia’s governing Islamist party, Ennahda, has agreed to hand over power to an independent caretaker government that will lead the country through elections.. Tunisia’s governing Islamist party Ennahda agrees to step down and hand power to independent caretaker government that will lead country through elections.
Death toll in Tunisia museum attack rises to 23, health.
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) ��� Tunisias health minister says the death toll in a dramatic museum attack has risen to 23 people, including 18 foreign tourists. Said Aidi said Thursday that five Tunisians were killed, including the two��.
Thousands Gather to Bury a Slain TUNISIAn Politician
Demonstrators gathered for the funeral of Mohamed Brahmi in a show of force against the government, which many blame for the assassination.. State funeral for Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi is attended by thousands of demonstrators who blame government for Brahmis assassination.
British woman killed in deadly Tunisia museum attack
A British woman was killed in the shootings at Tunisias national museum which left 20 foreign tourists and three Tunisians dead. Retired solicitor - Sally Adey - from Shropshire and her husband Robert were passengers on the MSC Splendido cruise ship .
Latest News: Tunisia Aftermath, State of Black America, Germanys Strong Beer
(Want to get the Morning Briefing in your inbox first thing? Sign up.) Good morning. Heres what you need to know: ��� Aftermath of museum siege. The authorities in Tunisia arrested nine people suspected of helping the two gunmen in Wednesdays attack in .
TUNISIA terror: British woman killed in Islamic State attack.
THE BRITISH woman killed in the terror attack on Tunisias national museum which left 23 dead has been named as Sally Adey.
TUNISIA Wins Again
With the election of its first freely chosen president, the country remains a symbol of hope in a region consumed by authoritarian governments.. Editorial welcomes election of Beji Caid Essebsi, first freely chosen president of Tunisia; calls countrys commitment to elections and other democratic processes inspirational model for other nations in region; cautions that building up democratic values and institutions in Tunisia will likely take years.
Email ���No Irish hurt as Tunisia museum death toll rises to 19���.
Tunisia has seen an upsurge in Islamist extremism since the 2011 revolution that ousted longtime strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Dozens of police and military personnel have been killed or wounded in attacks blamed on��.
Tunisia attack stirs fear, defiance among tourists
But when that peace was shattered Wednesday in an attack that killed 21 people at Tunisias national museum, Carla ran to pack her bags. I was terrified and I wanted to leave Tunisia as soon as the attack happened. It was a real shock, she said. I.
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Tunisians Take a Step Forward
The country unveils an inclusive new constitution.
Ex-Cabinet Minister Wins Tunisian Presidential Runoff
Beji Caid Essebsi won 55.68 percent of the vote in the countrys first free and democratic balloting for the post, Tunisias election commission said.. Beji Caid Essebsi, former cabinet minister of Tunisia, wins countrys first free and democratic presidential election in a runoff, with 55.7 percent of vote, defeating interim Pres Moncef Marzouki, who received 44.3 percent.