Nigeria: Okocha Returns to Eagles Sep 9, 2009
After Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, Nigeria will host Mozambique on October 10 while the Super Eagles will travel to Nairobi for the match against Kenya in November, that will likely decide the winner of the Group B ticket to South Africa between Nigeria and Tunisia ... Now they are praying that Tunisia should slip off ... But the Tunisians are also praying that they do not slip off; as they don't really care what Nigeria does now. (allAfrica.com)
ACC Women's Basketball Players Shine on World Stage Sep 6, 2009
Georgia Tech tested its skills on an 11-day, two-continent tour that took the Yellow Jackets to Port EL Kantaoui, Tunisia and Paris, France ... The Yellow Jackets cruised to a 3-1 mark on the court during their trip, and found time off the court to enjoy a camel ride in Tunisia, a tour of Paris, visit the Louvre - in search of the Mona Lisa - and make it to the top of the Eiffel Tower ... Georgia Tech junior guard Deja Foster was very appreciative for her chance to travel and play against... (Theacc.com)
When you are poor but proud Sep 3, 2009
In the early 1980s, my husband and I were in the Peace Corps in Tunisia, North Africa ... Like that small garden in Tunisia, we can work to be the town that refuses to be forgotten. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood Aug 22, 2009
"In Southern Tunisia, in the desert towns well away from the coastal resorts used by George Lucas for the 'Star Wars' prequels and for 'The English Patient,' hearing the distant call to prayer from countless mosques in the early morning darkness was unforgettable.". Reeves admitted that it takes detective work to uncover film locations, so if you're not in the mood to do your own digging, consider these visually stunning and culturally vibrant candidates for your next vacation. (CNN -- International)
Ruin your trip Aug 21, 2009
Blaine Harrington III / CorbisTunisia has no shortage of ancient Roman ruins, but none pack the visceral punch of the colosseum of El Jem (or Djem) Thysdrus in antiquity ... The Roman colosseum at El Djem, in Tunisia ... In Tunisia, Sicily and other places, there are so many intact, unplundered sites and intact landscapes: southern Sicily was largely off the radar even during the time of the Grand Tour, but there you have some very suggestive, intact sites where you get a real sense of what... (MSNBC -- Travel)
To market, to market in Provence Aug 21, 2009
In addition to local items, you may find spices from Morocco and Tunisia, paella and saffron from Spain and fresh pasta from Italy. Markets typically begin at about eight in the morning and end by one in the afternoon. (CNN)
Libyans Hope For Lockerbie Bomber's Return Aug 21, 2009
People had to drive to neighboring Tunisia or take a ferry to Malta to travel abroad. Quality goods were hard to come by. (CBS News -- World)
Lost people really do walk in circles Aug 21, 2009
Three trekked through the Sahara desert in southern Tunisia. (A sandstorm stopped further testing in the desert). (MSNBC -- Environment)
With Nothing To Guide Their Way, People Really Do Walk In Circles Aug 21, 2009
Three other participants walked for several hours in the Sahara desert, in southern Tunisia. Two of them, who walked during the heat of the day, veered from the course they were instructed to follow but did not walk in circles. (Science Daily)
Lockerbie bomber to go free Aug 20, 2009
" The Lockerbie bombing sealed Libya's reputation as a terror sponsor in the eyes of the West. United Nations sanctions were imposed in 1992, augmenting others already imposed by the United States. The measures, as a whole, barred U.S. firms from doing business in Libya and barred air travel in and out of Libya. The sanctions shaped the lives of a generation of Libyans. People had to drive to neighboring Tunisia or take a ferry to Malta to travel abroad. Quality goods were hard to come by. With... (MSNBC -- International)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
In addition to local items, you may find spices from Morocco and Tunisia, paella and saffron from Spain, and fresh pasta from Italy. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County July 27-31 Aug 16, 2009
John David Buscemi and Tunisia A. Ellis to 18 Rivocean LLC, lot 60, Rivocean, $153,500; to 60 Seacrest LLC, lot 42, Seabreeze Shores, $113,000. John P. Dahl and John P. Dahl Trust to Robert S. Dossett, lot 23, Ormond-by-the-Sea, $100,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Bigamy against true Islamic law: Panel Aug 7, 2009
Turkey and Tunisia have completely outlawed it while in Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Morocco, Pakistan and Bangladesh, it has been subjected to administrative or judicial control,'' it said. In the Indian context, the commission said, ``Bigamy is not very common among Muslims and cases of men having more than one wife at a time are few and far between. (India Times, India)
Global Travel Takes a Dive Aug 5, 2009
European resorts also face increased competition from nearby destinations such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey that promise more bang for the buck or euro ... The ABTA says British visits to Egypt during May were up 49% year-on-year, while travel to Tunisia was up 19. (BusinessWeek)
Bombing rattles party island Aug 4, 2009
Spanish media have spoken of a "blow against the epicentre of tourism in the Balearics," where the sector is already suffering from the economic crisis and competition from cheaper Mediterranean sunshine destinations, such as in Turkey and Tunisia. "We really didn't expect this attack". (iAfrica.com)
Uninvited guests Jul 28, 2009
With nearly 37,000 immigrants arriving on their shores last year, mostly via boats from Libya and Tunisia, many Italians agree. "There are too many people. You see in the city, on the streets in Milan, two million immigrants, I think," says one Milanese man, who did not want to give his name. (BBC News -- Europe)
Bin Laden son may have been killed Jul 24, 2009
Saad worked with Khalid Shaik Mohamed and officials once said they believed he participated in the planning of the bombing of the Djerba synagogue in Tunisia in March 2002, killing 17 people, mostly German tourists, NBC News reported. He had been in Iranian custody, say U.S. officials, until last year, when he left and traveled to Pakistan. (MSNBC -- International)
Did Michael Jackson Have 4th Child? Jul 24, 2009
Michael Jackson on tour in Tunisia with Omer Bhatti, on July 10, 1996. (Abd Rabbo/Sipa Press). (ABC News)
Continue reading Jul 23, 2009
In recent years, Filgas has been to China, Tibet, Peru, Argentina, the Galapagos Islands, Turkey, Egypt and India, and she has two trips planned for later this year to Thailand and Tunisia. She also has considered turning her hacienda-style home east of Selma into a bed and breakfast or cultural arts center. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Is Rapper O-Bee Jacko's love child? Jul 22, 2009
Omer, aged 12, cast quite an impression on MJ with his slick dance moves after waiting for him at a hotel in in Tunisia. The tabloid further says that Omer's family sold their house in Holmlia, Oslo, and relocated to Neverland in 1997. (India Times, India)
Affordable and Exotic Holidays in T... Jul 13, 2009
Affordable and Exotic Holidays in Tunisia. Affordable and Exotic Holidays in Tunisia ... Tunisia is a friendly, sunny and popular holiday destination with friendly locals, ancient suburbs, historic places of interest to visit and wonderful beaches. (Suite101.com)
Visions of Morocco and Tunisia Jul 12, 2009
The lure of foreign lands like Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt led various 19th century European and American artists to travel abroad and create a lush, exotic style of painting known as Orientalism ... And while artists John Singer Sargent, Willard Metcalf, Henry Ossawa Tanner and August Macke were by no means exclusively Orientalist painters, they all made trips to Morocco or Tunisia during their respective careers and were inspired to paint scenes of the region in their own unique ways... (Suite101.com)
Carlson Hotels Worldwide Brands Honored at 48 Locations By Expedia(R) Insiders' Select(TM) List Jul 10, 2009
Radisson SAS Resort & Thalasso, Djerba in Tunisia. Radisson SAS Hotel Birmingham, United Kingdom. (PR Newswire)
World’s First-hydrogen Powered Yacht With A Fully Integrated Laboratory Will Study Mediterranean Pollution Jul 9, 2009
After initial tests on the Lac du Bourget in Savoie, France, the boat will be tested again in the Mediterranean before following the Southern French coast and heading for Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Tunisia, Crete, Turkey, the Greek coast, Montenegro, Croatia, the Italian coast, Spain, and the Balearic Islands before sailing back to Marseille in late 2010. Major Research and Development themes covered by the Zero CO2 around the Mediterranean project. (Science Daily)
Williams Earns Spot on U19 World Championship Team Jul 8, 2009
Group A features Argentina, Australia, France and South Korea; Group B includes Brazil, Czech Republic, Lithuania and Thailand; while Group C includes Canada, Japan, Russia and Tunisia. The U.S. is slated to open preliminary round play against Spain on July 23, followed by China on July 24 and Mali on July 25. (Fightingillini.com)
Swine flu hits Harry Potter Jul 5, 2009
And in a sign of growing concern in the Islamic world over the potential of the annual hajj in November to exacerbate the flu crisis, Tunisia decided to suspend lesser pilgrimages to Mecca known as omra. Tunisian religious affairs minister Boubaker El Akhzouri said officials should "reflect on whether or not to postpone the hajj" this year after taking what he called the "necessary decision" to suspend omra trips. (iAfrica.com)
Save up to 74 percent on Mediterranean cruise May 30, 2009
Next is Palma de Mallorca, an ideal place to pick up embroidery, jewelry, pottery, glasswork and other handmade creations before sailing on to Tunis, Tunisia. After seeing the ancient ruins in Tunis, passengers will visit Valletta, on the island of Malta, which is famous for medieval castles, palaces, minarets and grand churches. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Google battles Facebook in search May 26, 2009
Google can do something similar for some searches, providing price quotes for ``Sony stock'' or an answer to ``Tunisia capital. But these are followed by the familiar list of sites on which to dig further. (India Times)
AfDB Group Approves U.S.$ 36 Million for Road Projects in Malawi May 26, 2009
Tunis, Tunisia Designed to improve transport services, the project will promote economic growth and poverty reduction through a coordinated transport environment that fosters safe and competitive operation of commercially viable, financially sustainable and environmentally friendly transport services. The Bank's intervention is consistent with Malawi's plan to improve its transportation services. (allAfrica.com)
Christiansen subdivision, Scull Drive to be dedicated May 20, 2009
He then entered the Peace Corps, serving in Tunisia, and upon returning to the United States, worked for the Washington Post. Bitten by the travel bug, and always having the urge to travel, Scull quit his job at the Post and traveled the world for 2 1/2 years before coming home and enlisting in the Army. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Notes and Notables (5) May 12, 2009
David Azevedo, of Lodi, who is attending Loyola Marymount University, was awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study Arabic in Tunisia during the summer. The program began in 2006 as a way to increase opportunities for American students to study critical-need languages overseas. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Follow the Yellow Jackets in Tunisia, Paris May 11, 2009
2009 Foreign Tour - Tunisia e ... Follow the Tech women's basketball team as they travel to Tunisia and France ... Arrive: Tunis, Tunisia3:05 pm CET. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Yellow Jackets Traveling to Tunisia, Paris Apr 30, 2009
Tech will travel to Tunisia and Paris ... ATLANTA - In less than one week, the Georgia Tech women's basketball team will embark on an 11-day foreign tour to Tunisia and Paris ... The Yellow Jackets will depart Saturday, May 2, and arrive in Tunisia the following day. (Ramblinwreck.com)
WHO warns of possible swine flu pandemic Apr 29, 2009
Nobody has recommended it, but I ve put the mask on out of precaution, said Roger Holmes of Britain, who was traveling to Tunisia from Madrid. I m not afraid, but it costs nothing to be careful. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Inside Ethiopia Apr 15, 2009
Im also keen to visit Mali, Tunisia and Morocco. Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2009 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Jefferson knew how to deal with pirates Apr 15, 2009
In a strictly legal sense, the pirates from the North African states of Tripoli, Tunisia, Morocco and Algiers broke no laws when they seized merchant ships and held crews and vessels for ransom. This protection racket state-sponsored Islamic militants trading in Christian hostages had operated with impunity in the Mediterranean for centuries. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The West should focus on North Africa Apr 7, 2009
Regrettably, these elections this week's presidential elections in Algeria, Tunisia's presidential and legislative elections in October, and Morocco's local council elections in June attest not to the vibrancy of democracy in the region, but rather to its lingering authoritarianism ... In Tunisia, where elections are slated for the fall, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's political style remains highly authoritarian ... Both Tunisia and Morocco have been the target of jihadi attacks in... (Christian Science Monitor)
Terror suspects held in Afghanistan may challenge their detention Apr 3, 2009
The judge ruled that three of the prisoners could pursue their petitions: Fadi al-Maqaleh and Amin al-Bakri, both of Yemen, and Redha al-Najar of Tunisia. Bates reserved ruling on a fourth case. (Christian Science Monitor)
Inside Egypt Apr 2, 2009
Anywhere in North Africa, perhaps Tunisia or Morocco. Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2009 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Nigeria, Cameroon face stiff opposition for World Cup spots Mar 28, 2009
Not only do they have to overcome Kenya and Mozambique, they also need to finish ahead of Tunisia, who have qualified for the last three World Cup finals ... The Eagles of Carthage, as the Tunisian side are called, travel to Nairobi, where they face Kenya. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Traveling to Africa Mar 25, 2009
Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and others in the West; Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and others in the South and Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia in the North, all have their unique characteristics. A better understanding of the continent will make one appreciate the vast tourist sites of Kenya, Ethiopia and Zambia; the massive oil deposits in Nigeria, Angola and Libya as well as the vast diamond deposits of Central Africa Republic, DR Congo and Sierra Leone. (Suite101.com)
Arab League reaches out to Iraq Mar 21, 2009
The 22-member League of Arab States consists of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Kuwait, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Mauritania, Somalia, Palestinian, Djibouti and Comoros. Sami Moubayed is editor-in-chief of Forward Magazine in Syria. (Asia Times Online)
Suiting up for 'Lost' Mar 16, 2009
Island locations may be called upon to stand in for any place in the world: Australia, England, Los Angeles, Tunisia, Korea ... "You can't just make them pretty on the island, so I have to keep the tension in what they're wearing. That's my cross to bear. Give me Iraq or Korea or Australia or Bedouins in Tunisia any day.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Area exchange students attend conference in Florida Mar 12, 2009
Sixty-three students participated in this conference from 24 different counties including: Armenia, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi-Arabia, Tunisia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ghana, India, Georgia and Serbia and Montenegro. The conference was supported by CECF (Civilizations Exchange and Cooperation Foundation), the US Department of State and the Islamic Society of Florida. (Kalona News, IA)
Men's Tennis to Host Hawai'i on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Mar 11, 2009
Abid Named Pac-10 Player of the Week Junior (Tunis, Tunisia/Garbi School) was selected as the Pac-10 Player of the Week for Mar ... Abid, from Tunis, Tunisia, picked up two upsets in UCLA's 4-3 victory over No. 8 USC last Wednesday. (Uclabruins.com)
Wales are the champs Mar 8, 2009
Outplayed in the first half, Tunisia hit back quickly with a great solo effort from Haithem Chelly carrying a Tonga defender over the line with him. Tunisia picked up their defence in the second half keeping Tonga scoreless but Tonga move through to the semi finals and will play the winner of Australia and the United States ... Results:Match 41: Tonga 24-7 TunisiaMatch 42: United States 12-24 AustraliaMatch 43: France 19-21 ScotlandMatch 44: Portugal 12-5 Canada. (iAfrica.com)
Sevens: Big guns all fire Mar 7, 2009
Pool E: (England, Kenya, Tunisia, Hong Kong). A classy Cherrada flick pass to Abess Kherfani for Tunisia's second try was the highlight of the second half in which they outscored England three tries to one ... A great comeback from Tunisia after trailing 14-0 at the break. (iAfrica.com)
Sevens heaven in Dubai Mar 5, 2009
Pool A: New Zealand, Tonga, Arabian Gulf, ItalyPool B: Fiji, France, USA, GeorgiaPool C: South Africa, Scotland, Canada, JapanPool D: Samoa, Australia, Portugal, IrelandPool E: England, Kenya, Tunisia, Zimbabwe Pool F: Argentina, Wales, Zimbabwe, Uruguay ... 1 17:00 Wales v Zimbabwe 2 17:10 Kenya v Tunisia 3 17:22 Australia v Portugal 4 17:32 Scotland v Canada 5 17:44 France v USA 6 17:52 Tonga v Arabian Gulf 7 18:06 Samoa v Ireland 8 18:16... (iAfrica.com)
Freeing the spirit in Morocco Mar 4, 2009
The Atlas Mountains cut across North Africa, running 1,500 miles though Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. In Morocco, they are divided into three parts: the Middle, High and Anti-Atlas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Clinton calls for urgent push for Mideast peace Mar 2, 2009
Clinton scheduled one-on-one meetings with several of her Mideast counterparts, including Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit and foreign ministers from Morocco, Algerian, Libya and Tunisia. She also was to meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Berlusconi. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
To shelter its cuisine, Italian city bans foreign flavors Feb 23, 2009
Low quality olive oil from Greece, Turkey, and Tunisia is often passed off as extra virgin Italian oil, while truffles are imported from China, much to the disgust of Italian gourmets, who say they are far inferior in taste to those sniffed out by hogs and hounds in Italian forests. The protectionist instinct appears to be on the rise at Christmas, Dr. Zaia, the agriculture minister, called on Italians to forgo one of their festive favorites, pineapples. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Africa border opens for Gaza aid Feb 22, 2009
Its 5,000-mile route also includes France, Spain, Tunisia, and Libya. The Gaza Strip is facing a humanitarian crisis following Israel's recent three-week offensive. (BBC News -- Africa)
The Arab world's (uneven) progress Feb 20, 2009
In an assessment of global business climates, the World Bank ranked Egypt as the world's top reformer and highlighted reforms in Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Kuwait, and Djibouti. Despite these gains, the assessment is far from rosy. (Christian Science Monitor)
The Slow Death of Ghanaian Cultural Values Feb 12, 2009
The title was Reflection of how Ghana could emulate Tunisia and it was very interesting. She raised an issue which is exactly what I am trying to address with this article. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Changing travel one tweet at a time Feb 11, 2009
Thanks to Twitter, he's met up with fellow travelers and locals in Egypt, Tunisia, Denmark, Canada and Brunei ... "And in Tunisia, a local family hosted me for a weekend and organized a local bloggers meet up using Twitter," he says. (CNN -- Travel)
Video suggests diplomats in clutches of al-Qaeda Feb 9, 2009
The leading theory among the investigators - including Canadian, American and United Nations security specialists - is that the two Canadian diplomats are being held by a cell of al-Qaeda's branch in North Africa, which is already suspected of masterminding a series of similar kidnappings of Western tourists in Mali, Algeria and Tunisia ... Last year, AQIM was responsible for the kidnapping of two Austrian tourists in Tunisia, who were released in Mali after eight months in captivity. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Reflection of how Ghana could emulate Tunisia. Feb 8, 2009
Reflection of how Ghana could emulate Tunisia. Mercys reflection of how Ghana could emulate Tunisia ... Tunisia unlike Ghana has various cultures and this is the driving force in our nation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Lampedusa solution: Italy hardens heart to refugees Feb 8, 2009
MSF has been ordered off the docks in Lampedusa and the Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has decided that the island - just 130 kilometres from Tunisia - is no longer to be a transit point ... They have since said that all efforts have been made to strike repatriation deals with both Tunisia and Libya, demanding that both nations patrol their own waters to intercept them before they enter Italian waters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
