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Wednesday

Tunisia's Fragile Democracy Faces A Threat From Chaotic Libya

Tunisian soldiers patrol the outskirts of Ben Guerdane, in southern Tunisia, on March 8. Islamic State extremists crossed over from nearby Libya on March 7. They were beaten back, but the episode raised concerns that Libya's chaos could spread to Tunisia. AP hide caption

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Tunisia's Fragile Democracy Faces A Threat From Chaotic Libya

Islamic State fighters from neighboring Libya stormed into a Tunisian border town this month. The Tunisian security forces beat ISIS back — this time. But the Tunisians fear more attacks are coming.

Tunisia's Fragile Democracy Faces A Threat From Chaotic Libya

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Africa

Tunisians Worry Militant Attacks Threaten Country's Shaky Democracy

Tunisia's democracy is threatened by attacks from Tunisians who went to lawless Libya and became militants. Now there's fear the country's attempt to crack down will morph into authoritarianism.

Tunisians Worry Militant Attacks Threaten Country's Shaky Democracy

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Tuesday

Middle East

Man Identified As EgyptAir Hijacker Wanted To Talk With Ex-Wife

The incident involving EgyptAir Flight 181 ended with an arrest and all passengers and crew being released. The suspect, whose demands changed during the morning, had partly personal motivations.

Man Identified As EgyptAir Hijacker Wanted To Talk With Ex-Wife

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Middle East

EgyptAir Passengers And Crew Released, Hijacker Arrested

Flight 181 was diverted while flying from the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria to the capital, Cairo, and later landed in Cyprus, where some women and children were allowed to deboard.

EgyptAir Passengers And Crew Released, Hijacker Arrested

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Monday

Middle East

Amid Ride-Booking Rivalries, Many Cairo Women Turn To Uber For Safe Passage

In Cairo, taxi drivers are fighting the encroachment of ride-booking services like Uber. But many Egyptians, especially women, say they prefer Uber since they feel safer with the company's drivers.

Amid Ride-Booking Rivalries, Many Cairo Women Turn To Uber For Safe Passage

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Thursday

Europe

British Government Debates How To Repair Crumbling Parliament Building

The seat of the British parliament, the Palace of Westminster, has stood in some form on the banks of the Thames since the 11th century. But today the building, with its iconic Big Ben clock tower, is crumbling and needs a major restoration which will cost billions.

British Government Debates How To Repair Crumbling Parliament Building

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Wednesday

In Egypt, Growing Discontent Over Abuses By Police

Egyptian mourners carry the coffin of Mohammed Darbaka, who was allegedly shot dead by a policeman over a payment dispute, during his funeral on Feb. 19 in Cairo. AFP/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Egypt, Growing Discontent Over Abuses By Police

When a young truck driver was shot and killed in Cairo last month, it sparked protests. As concern grows over police abuse and judicial misconduct, the state seems worried about a backlash.

In Egypt, Growing Discontent Over Abuses By Police

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Wednesday

Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift

Donald Trump played a round of golf after his Trump International Golf Links Course opened in July 2012 in Balmedie, Scotland, near Aberdeen. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images hide caption

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Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift

Donald Trump promised to bring thousands of jobs and tourism to Aberdeen. A decade later, he has angered the neighbors of his luxury golf course. "He promises the earth, delivers nothing," says one.

Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift

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Friday

Europe

U.N. Panel Rules Julian Assange Is Being Arbitrarily Detained

A U.N. panel ruled that Julian Assange has been arbitrarily detained in the Ecuadoran embassy in London. The United Kingdom says that's nonsense and points out the WikiLeaks founder is free to leave his embassy refuge at any time.

U.N. Panel Rules Julian Assange Is Being Arbitrarily Detained

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Europe

U.N. Panel Concludes Julian Assange Is Being 'Arbitrarily Held'

It's been three years since WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange took refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London. He was avoiding arrest and extradition to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault.

U.N. Panel Concludes Julian Assange Is Being 'Arbitrarily Held'

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Thursday

Middle East

International Leaders Meet In London To Discuss Aid To Syrian Refugees

International donors are meeting in London to discuss ways to help the millions of Syrian refugees that have fled their country's bitter civil war.

International Leaders Meet In London To Discuss Aid To Syrian Refugees

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Wednesday

Britain To Foreign Workers: If You Don't Make $50,000 A Year, Please Leave

British Prime Minister David Cameron wants to cut migration, and part of the government's plan calls for some foreign workers to leave if they are making less than 35,000 pounds (about $50,000) annually. Ben Pruchnie/Pool/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Britain To Foreign Workers: If You Don't Make $50,000 A Year, Please Leave

To reduce the number of foreign workers, some of those making less than $50,000 won't qualify to stay in Britain beyond April. Critics say the deal would cause labor shortages.

Britain To Foreign Workers: If You Don't Make $50,000 A Year, Please Leave

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Monday

Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?

Egypt's justice ministry says it will begin strictly enforcing a law requiring foreign men to pay to marry a woman 25 years younger or more. Human rights groups say the law only bolsters a business that preys on the poor and the vulnerable. George Peters/Getty Images hide caption

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Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?

Egypt has vowed stricter enforcement of a law requiring foreign men to pay if they marry much younger women. Activists say the country enshrines a practice that amounts to sex trafficking.

Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?

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Sunday

National

New U.S. Visa Rules Criticized As Racial Discrimination

Recent terrorist attacks have prompted changes to the U.S. visa waiver program. But the changes have caused confusion in Europe and critics say they could spark retaliation.

New U.S. Visa Rules Criticized As Racial Discrimination

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Friday

Europe

David Cameron's Call For Muslim Women To Learn English Sparks Outrage

The British prime minister has a plan to help battle extremism by teaching Muslim women in Britain to speak English. If migrants don't learn English, David Cameron says they may face deportation. But his comments sparked outrage from Muslims and migrant advocates, who say the state is unfairly singling out Muslim women, while providing limited resources for newcomers to Britain to learn the local language.

David Cameron's Call For Muslim Women To Learn English Sparks Outrage

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