Tag: North Africa
Photographer captures images of movie sets preserved in African desert sands
Star Wars is set in North Africa. Not in the movie sense, of course, but the sets were filmed there. And, in many cases, once filming had wrapped, the sets stayed. And stayed. And they're still there. One photographer recently captured the well-preserved relics in North African deserts....
Tunisian Jews seek religious tolerance after the revolution
Two years after the revolution that overthrew former President Ben Ali, Tunisia is struggling with a tough economy and unemployment, and its pushing Tunisian Jews out of the country. But through the hardship, some Jews are reflecting on the positives that could define the country's future....
Pride and profit: France's interest in Libya's war
France's military operations in Libya may be the first war the country has waged and won since 1918, and it could be a profitable win at that....
Gadhafi's son accused of war crimes, mass killing in Libya
An eye witness says that Kamis Gadhafi, son of Muammar Gadhafi, personally oversaw mass killings outside of Tripoli....
Libyan ambassador offers glimpse into new government
Libya's new ambassador to the US says the new government will not wait for Gadhafi to be found before they begin work on rebuilding the country....
Libya's road to democracy
As Gadhafi's regime topples, the challenges Libya will face in building a democratic future....
Libyan rebels take Tripoli, capturing Gadhafi’s sons
Libyan rebel forces overtake the capital of Tripoli, battling with loyalists to Col. Gadhafi....
President fights Congress on War Powers Act and US role in Libya
Some members of congress from both parties believe the President's ability to undertake military operations without congressional approval should be more limited....
Four journalists still detained in Libya
Manu Brabo from Spain, Anton Hammerl from South Africa, and two Americans, Clare Gillis and James Foley, are still being detained by Gadhafi forces in Libya....
Gadhafi's forces accused of war crimes, atrocities in Libya
When Gadhafi loyalists laid siege to the city of Misrata in Libya, they allegedly engaged in horrific war crimes including systematic rape....
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