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Algerian And Tunisian Elections, Twin Sagas Of Democratic Regression

In both Algeria and Tunisia, societies were on the move to demand change. In two presidential elections scheduled so close together, on Saturday in Algeria and next month in Tunisia, the powers that be made sure that nothing would change.

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Economy Geopolitics

Anti-Refugee Violence In Turkey, And The Globalization Of Western Neo-Fascism

Scenes of violence against Syrian refugees are no longer unusual in Turkey, a country marked by rising nationalism amid a deepening economic crisis.

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Society

Disillusioned Romantics On Why They Abandoned Online Dating

PARIS — Desperately wanting to find their soul mates, people who use dating sites often fall victim to pointless conversations, hurt feelings, and even addictive or irrational behaviors. We spoke with four disappointed users, who share their stories. Julia, 30, stewardess “After being single for a year and a half, I got tired of not […]

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Society

Where Tunisia’s Revolution Began, A Deep Chill Settles In On Arab Spring

SIDI BOUZID – In town to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Mohamed Bouazizi, who set himself on fire two years ago, Moncef Marzouki and Mustapha Ben Jaffar were greeted with stones and tomatoes. The President of Tunisia and the Head of the National Constituent Assembly had to leave the stage that was set […]

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Future

Where’s La Magia? Worldwide Reaction To Release Of Iphone 5

EL PAIS (Spain), ITWIRE, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD (Australia), THE GUARDIAN (UK), M.I.C. GADGET (HONG KONG), LIBERATION (France), MASHABLE (U.S.) Worldcrunch Apple has lost its magic, writes El Pais on Thursday. The Spanish daily asks what happened to the sparkle, where are the surprises with the release of the latest iPhone model? The much anticipated presentation […]

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