Qaeda calls for fresh attacks, US pulls some embassy staff
Al-Qaeda called for fresh attacks against US targets in the Arab world and the West, as Washington said it was pulling non-essential embassy staff out of Sudan and Tunisia.
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Western embassies on alert as Muslim anger simmers over film
Western embassies across the Muslim world remained on high alert on Sunday and the United States urged vigilance after days of anti-American violence provoked by a video mocking the Prophet Mohammad.
Obama vows to ‘stand fast’ as anti-US violence spreads
Furious protesters targeted symbols of US influence in cities across the Muslim world on Friday, attacking embassies, schools and restaurants in retaliation for a film that mocks Islam.
White House asks YouTube to review anti-Islam video
Hit by spiraling tide of anti-American protests in the Muslim world, the White House today asked Google-owned YouTube to review continued uploading of a controversial film deemed offensive to Islam.
US to send Marines to beef up security of missions in Mid-East
As the fury over an anti-Islam video mounted in the Muslim world, the US on Saturday told the nations across the globe that it was their responsibility to ensure security of its diplomatic personne
US scrambles to rush spies, drones to Libya
The U.S. is sending more spies, Marines and drones to Libya, trying to speed the search for those who killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, but the investigation is complicated by a ch
Tunisia's new constitution 'not ready' before April 2013
Tunisia's new constitution will not be adopted until April 2013, six months later than planned, the head of the drafting committee said on Monday, threatening to compound political uncertainties.
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Tunisia extradites former Gaddafi PM to Libya
Tunisia extradited deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's former prime minister on Sunday, said officials in Tripoli, making him the first senior official to be returned for trial under Libya's trans
Tunisia's Ben Ali sentenced to life for uprising deaths
A Tunisian court sentenced Zine el Abidine Ben Ali to life Wednesday for his role in the deaths of protesters during last year's uprising which toppled the veteran dictator and inspired the Arab Sprin
Tunisian court sentences Ben Ali to 20 years jail
A Tunisian military court sentenced ousted Tunisian dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to 20 years jail in absentia on Wednesday for inciting violence during a police attempt to smuggle his nephew out o