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Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Tunisia: Ben Ali's trial a farcical play?

A Tunisian court sentenced the country's ousted president, Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, and his wife, Leila Trabelsi, to 35 years in prison and a fine of roughly $66 million after a trial in absentia for embezzlement and misuse of public funds, state news media said Monday night.
Bashar al-Assad

Syria: President Assad’s speech, an insult to his people?

As anti-government feeling in Syria refuses to quiet down, in his latest speech following three months of unrest, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday he would form a committee to study reforming Syria's constitution, claiming it would make recommendations within a month.
Owen Wightman killed by hit and run driver

Family appeal to hit and run driver

The family of a six year old boy who was hit and left to die on the road by a hit and run motorist have pleaded for the driver to turn himself in
Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou

Eurozone delays €12bn Greek aid programme

Eurozone finance ministers on Monday have failed to agree a critical €12bn worth of aid payments to Greece, instead vowing to wait until the country has proven itself capable of passing the austerity measures that have cause widespread protests and violence on the streets of Athens
Anger as Fukushima talks to be held in private

Anger as Fukushima talks to be held behind closed doors

The United Nation's nuclear agency's decision to hold talks over the Fukushima nuclear meltdown behind closed doors has prompted anger and frustration over both the United Nations and the Japanese Governments reaction to the worst nuclear disaster in twenty five years