Jan 28, 2011
Egypt's biggest demonstrations in three decades were relayed virtually live to the rest of the world by people posting mobile phone pictures via Twitter, the US-based microblogging service. Read Article Twitter and Facebook are the new weapons of Middle East protest
Jan 28, 2011
Some protesters say it's time to give the new government a chance to work, while others refuse to end standoff until the prime minister resigns. Read Article Cabinet reshuffle fails to appease Tunisian protesters, who want PM gone
Jan 29, 2011
The Mena region has the world's highest unemployment rate, mostly among the young. Four men speak of their struggle to find steady work suited to their training and education. Read Article Jobless youth tell of their frustrations
Jan 29, 2011
Riot police fire tear-gas in the city's central boulevard and protesters threw stones in retaliation a day after a cabinet reshuffle. Read Article Tunisia minister reshuffle fails to stop clashes
Jan 30, 2011
There is anger in Saudi Arabia at the refuge given to Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, but although international arrest warrants have been issued, Tunisia has not yet formally asked for the extradition of its deposed president. Read Article Saudi Arabia's dilemma: what if Ben Ali warrant arrives
Jan 30, 2011
As Swiss prosecutors investigate money laundering accusations against Tunisia's deposed president, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, an opponent of his regime is back in the country after 22 years. Read Article Leading Islamist Rachid Ghannouchi returns to Tunisia
Jan 31, 2011
Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia's ousted president, spent years enforcing the country's secular order, controlling mosques and persecuting Islamist movements. His downfall has opened the door for a religious resurgence. Read Article With Ben Ali gone, repairs begin at Tunisia's closed mosques
Feb 01, 2011
Libyans are deeply interested with events in Egypt and Tunisia, but their own concerns are rooted in local corruption, nepotism and a stagnant economy. Read Article Libya watches the neighbours, but has problems all its own
Feb 03, 2011
Gas, not oil, is vulnerable to North African turmoil according to a global risk consultancy. Read Article Fears that Europe will see supplies cut
Feb 04, 2011
Why revolutions are bigger than the internet. Read Article The power behind Egypt's unrest
