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12 February, 2011 — creative-i.info

Egyptian uprising inspired by Tunisia’s upheaval
Sify
Cairo, Feb 12 (IANS) The month-long revolution in Tunisia, which led to the
change of a 23-year military regime, was the inspiration for the uprising
by …
www.sify.com/news/egyptian-uprising-inspired-by-tunisia-s-upheaval-news-international-lcmcObehdea.html

Algeria braces for anti-government protests
CNN International
Mubarak’s ouster was preceded by last month’s overthrowing of Tunisian
leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, helping fuel demands for reform in the Arab
world. …
edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/12/algeria.protest/

World congratulates Egypt
TheChronicleHerald.ca
By RAPHAEL G. SATTER AP LONDON — Fireworks and celebratory gunfire rang
out in Tunisia and Lebanon, South Africans recalled Nelson Mandela’s
euphoric …
thechronicleherald.ca/World/1227222.html

The Fall of Mubarak, the Sacrifice of Tunisia’s Mohamed Bouazizi, and a Turtle …
Politics Daily
Who knows what will happen in Tunisia, with the fall of Zine El Abidine Ben
Ali? Or in the other countries of that region, where the stirrings of
democracy …
www.politicsdaily.com/2011/02/11/the-fall-of-mubarak-the-sacrifice-of-tunisias-mohamed-bouazizi/

EU foreign policy chief to visit Tunisia
People’s Daily Online
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will go to
Tunisia on Monday and may hopefully also make the trip to Egypt, the
European …
english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/7285342.html

Egypt and Tunisia will send a shiver down the spine of every dictator
Left Foot Forward
We have seen with the ultimate success of the mass movement for change in
Cairo that the January 14th revolution in Tunisia was not a stand-alone
event. …
www.leftfootforward.org/2011/02/egypt-tunisia-revolutions-middle-east/

Tunisia’s caretaker government salutes Egyptians for forcing out President …
The Canadian Press
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s caretaker government, which came to power
after an uprising ousted the country’s longtime dictator last month, is
saluting the …
www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hqM59bd5fHMiI4TjQrGB3y0s4Dmg?docId=5923167

How the Higher-education Bubble Is Fueling Revolts in Tunisia and Egypt
The New American
Well, the people of Tunisia and Egypt are learning that whenever the
government supplies something, it is never really “free.” In Tunisia,
“free” university …
www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/world-mainmenu-26/africa-mainmenu-27/6285-how-the-higher-education-bubble-is-fueling-revolts-in-tunisia-and-egypt

Germany Foreign Minister to visit Tunisia
Monsters and Critics.com
Berlin – German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is to visit Tunisia to
send a ‘clear signal’ of Germany’s readiness to help the country in its …
www.monstersandcritics.com/news/europe/news/article_1618735.php/Germany-Foreign-Minister-to-visit-Tunisia

After Tunisia and Egypt, Who Is Next?
Neon Tommy
The rapid success of the popular revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt have
observers scanning the rest of the Middle East for other weak regimes. …
www.neontommy.com/news/2011/02/after-tunisia-and-egypt-who-next

Bahrain’s king gives out cash ahead of protests
Reuters Africa
Although most analysts do not see any immediate risk of revolt after
popular uprisings toppled the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt, the small oil
producer is …
af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFLDE71A24Z20110211

Popular anger boils over in Iraq
World Socialist Web Site
In Tunisia itself, the population continues to simmer, with the same
autocratic power structures still in place despite the flight of Zine El
Abidine Ben …
www.wsws.org/articles/2011/feb2011/mide-f12.shtml

As Mubarak resigns, Yemenis call for a revolution of their own
Christian Science Monitor
Though both derive momentum from the recent revolts in Tunisia and Egypt,
the divergent aims of the Yemeni protesters represent another example of
how …
www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/0211/As-Mubarak-resigns-Yemenis-call-for-a-revolution-of-their-own

Wildfire Of Hope Spreads Across Middle East
Sky News
There have been no calls for King Abdullah to step down – but they did warn
that what happened in Egypt and Tunisia could strike in Jordan if reforms
to the …
news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Hope-Spreads-Across-Middle-East-After-Egyptian-President-Resigns-Writes-Skys-Sam-Kiley/Article/201102215928762?lpos=World_News_Top_Stories_Header_2&lid=ARTICLE_15928762_Hope_Spreads_Across_Middle_East_After_Egyptian_President_Resigns%2C_Writes_Skys_Sam_Kiley

Sidi Bouzid: the city behind the Tunisian revolution
magharebia.com
A dusty agricultural city in central Tunisia is now called the “cradle of
revolution”, thanks to Mohammed Bouazizi. For decades, the Tunisian city of
Sidi …
www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml1/en_GB/features/awi/reportage/2011/02/11/reportage-01

With peace Egyptians overthrow a dictator
Washington Post
By Leila Fadel CAIRO – It was sparked on social-networking sites, and
inspired by a revolution in Tunisia. In 18 days, it grew into something
astounding – a …
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/11/AR2011021106768.html

First Tunisia, Now Egypt, What’s Next? Wael Ghonim Says “Ask Facebook”
Mediaite.com
Blitzer asked, “first Tunisia, now Egypt, what’s next?” Ghonim said
“ask Facebook.” The demonstrations that began on January 25 were fueled
by social media, …
www.mediaite.com/tv/first-tunisia-now-egypt-whats-next-wael-ghonim-says-ask-facebook/

Europe Must Reclaim the Mediterranean
theTrumpet.com
Shamefully, few commentators beyond Mr. Ash have analyzed the rise of
radical Islam in Egypt, Tunisia and throughout the Arab world in this
context. …
thetrumpet.com/?q=7963.6580.0.0

Cyberwar PsyOps: #Tunisia, #Egypt: Regimes Deposed by Twitter?
SC Magazine US
#Tunisia and #Egypt reviewed. What role did private corporations and social
media play? Has Social Media and cyberwarfare ignited change in the Middle
East? …
www.scmagazineus.com/cyberwar-psyops-tunisia-egypt-regimes-deposed-by-twitter/article/196246/

Syrians Flock to Facebook
Wall Street Journal
It came as massive protests have swept through Egypt and Tunisia,
ultimately forcing out both leaders. Those protests were partly fueled by
social media, …
online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704329104576137931011504592.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

MSC Addresses Tunisia Situation
Travel Agent
MSC Cruises issued a statement today regarding the political turmoil in
Tunisia and its decision related to any upcoming itinerary changes for its
ships …
www.travelagentcentral.com/north-africa/msc-addresses-tunisia-situation-26870

Tunisia: Slim Amamou Speaks About Tunisia, Egypt and the Arab …
By Hisham
Slim Amamou, a 33-year-old Tunisian blogger, programmer and activist, made
the headlines back in January 18th, 2011, when he was appointed Minister
for the Youth and Sports in the interim government of his country,
following the …
globalvoicesonline.org/2011/02/11/tunisia-slim-amamou-speaks-about-tunisia-egypt-and-the-arab-world/

Tunisia. Egypt. Where next? “ Slugger O’Toole
By Patrick Corrigan
As fatalities occurred in Tunisia and Egypt, it is probably not exactly the
most moral idea to open a book on the next one. That would de-value human
life to being a mere game. It would certainly be interesting if Jordan, …
sluggerotoole.com/2011/02/12/tunisia-egypt-where-next/

Interview: Tariq Ramadan on Tunisia and Egypt “ Dr. Dzul’s Blog
By Dr. Dzul
I wouldn’t say that the Tunisian regime was weak. I think it was powerful,
but there was a critical moment when all powers, including the army,
decided not to remain on the dictator’s side. I am not sure whether the
Egyptian army would …
blog.drdzul.com/2011/02/11/interview-tariq-ramadan-on-tunisia-and-egypt/

Charlie Beckett, POLIS Director “ Blog Archive “ After Tunisia and …
By CharlieBeckett
Social media did not ’cause’ the revolutions in Tunisia or Egypt. But if I
want to find out where the next uprising in the Middle East might occur,
that is certainly where I would look. Social media is now a useful
indicator, …
www.charliebeckett.org/?p=4033

Farewell, ‘Lady Macbeth’ of Tunisia “ anilnetto.com
Farewell, ‘Lady Macbeth’ of Tunisia. [Translate]. Ousted Tunisian dictator
Ben Ali had to put up with serious insult from his wife Leila before they
boarded the plane to flee the country. ‘Lady Macbeth’ Leila – Photo
courtesy of …
anilnetto.com/governance/accountability/farewell-lady-macbeth-of-tunisia/

Tunisia: The Facebook Revolution “ British Council
By admin
Well, for a start, everyone in Tunisia, from grandmothers down, now has a
Facebook account. One colleague told me last week that everyone was so busy
talking to their friends on Facebook each night that face to face family
conversation …
blog.britishcouncil.org/2011/02/tunisia-the-facebook-revolution/

TUNISIA: Brother of man whose death sparked uprisings cheers …
TUNISIA: Brother of man whose death sparked uprisings cheers Mubarak’s
ouster; crowds chant outside.
www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102×4729910

The Emerging Counter-Revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt
The so-called regime-desired “transitional phases” in Tunisia and Egypt are
being used to buy time in order to do three things. The first objective is
to erode and eventually break the people’s popular demands. The second goal
is to …
www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=NAZ20110211&articleId=23179

Egyptian uprising inspired by Tunisia’s upheaval
Egyptian uprising inspired by Tunisia’s …Protests in Egypt broke out Jan
25, as opposition …BBC had earlier reported that in Cairo, thousands
…According to UN, at least 219 people died during a…Several Egyptians
tried to set …
www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a201481.html

Tunisia’s caretaker government salutes Egyptians for forcing out …
TUNIS, Tunisia – Tunisia’s caretaker government, which came to power after
an uprising ousted the co… – World Breaking News – Winnipeg Free Press.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/breakingnews/tunisias-caretaker-government-salutes-egyptians-for-forcing-out-president-hosni-mubarak-115952414.html

Egyptian uprising inspired by Tunisia’s upheaval | Politics
By Lakshit
Cairo, Feb 12 – The month-long revolution in Tunisia, which led to the
change of a 23-year military regime, was the inspiration for the uprising
by Egyptians against Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule. Protests in Egypt broke
out Jan 25, …
www.indiatalkies.com/2011/02/egyptian-uprising-inspired-tunisias-upheaval.html

Terry Glavin: Shaking Scythes At Cannon: Tunisia, Egypt, On To Tehran.
By Terry Glavin
When the unrest began in Tunisia, most experts (myself included) said the
country’s long-time strongman, President Ben Ali, would crush it and
survive. When he abruptly fled the country and unrest spread to Egypt, most
experts ( myself …
transmontanus.blogspot.com/2011/02/shaking-scythes-at-cannon-tunisia-egypt.html

First Tunisia, now Egypt, NEXT… | Sabbah Report
By Haitham Sabbah
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Retweeting revolution: Tunisia and Egypt success, now Yemen needs …
By Evan Herzoff
As some of you may know I’ve been paying attention and excessively
retweeting the multitude of tweets from Tunisia and Egypt in recent weeks.
Now Yemen is following the same path, inspired directly by the successful
revolutions in …
colorado.indymedia.org/node/8032

Tunisia: Council imposes assets freeze
Tunisia: Council imposes assets freeze. The Council has adopted a decision
and a regulation imposing the freezing of assets owned …
www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/119202.pdf

Exiled Islamist leader returns to Tunisia – The Globe and Mail
The leader of a long-outlawed Tunisian Islamist party returned home Sunday
after two decades in exile, telling The Associated Press in his first
interview …
www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/exiled-islamist-leader-returns-to-tunisia/article1887885/

Tunisia, Egypt … Will the US Be Next? | Adbusters Culturejammer …
Over the past few days, I’ve gathered the following quotations from Tunisia
and Egypt which feel uncannily like they apply to America as well: …
www.adbusters.org/blogs/adbusters-blog/tunisia-egypt-will-us-be-next.html