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Tunisians protest president ahead of polls

Tunis (AFP) - Hundreds protested in Tunisia Saturday against President Kais Saied ahead of parliamentary elections that represent the latest consolidation of a power grab he began in July last year.

AFP

Tunisians protest against Saied ahead of parliamentary elections

Opponents say a vote on December 17 under the country’s new constitution is illegitimate and are calling for a boycott.

Al Jazeera

Tunisians protest against president a week before parliamentary elections

Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Saturday against President Kais Saied a week before elections to a new parliament created by his constitutional changes, accusing him of an undemocratic coup.

Reuters

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Who is Aissa Laidouni? Celtic transfer 'target' that can do a bit of both for Tunisia and celebrates a tackle

The Ferencvaros midfielder has been linked with the Premiership champions and could be available for £3.5million.

Daily Record

Tunisia law failing to protect women from domestic violence: HRW

Poor implementation of the law passed five years ago leaves women at risk, the rights group says in a report.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia film portrays 'modern and connected' rural youth

Tunis (AFP) - The Tunisian director of "Under the Fig Trees", which portrays young harvest workers, said she hoped the award-winning drama film would "smash the cliche" that rural women are "miserable and closed".

AFP

FIFA reject bizarre France request ahead of World Cup quarter-final vs England

FIFA have responded to France's protest over a refereeing decision ahead of their clash with England in the World Cup quarter-finals

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Tunisians dream of moving to Germany as crisis bites

Tunis (AFP) - Germany is becoming a key destination for disillusioned young Tunisians despite a language barrier and the North African nation's long history of ties with France.

AFP

France beat Poland to reach World Cup quarter-finals

France proved too strong for Poland on Sunday as a Kylian Mbappé brace and a record-setting goal by Olivier Giroud made for a 3-1 victory in the World Cup last 16. Giroud became France's all-time top scorer with 52 goals, eclipsing the mark he shared with Thierry Henry. Read FRANCE…

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Africa's harissa, raï and Kalela win Unesco heritage status

Spicy harissa paste from Tunisia, Morocco's raï music and Kalela dance from Zambia were selected on Thursday to join Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list.

Radio France Internationale

Tunisia trade union ‘no longer accepts’ president’s agenda

The powerful UGTT says it will oppose Kais Saied’s reforms and defend freedoms ‘whatever the cost.’

Al Jazeera

Tunisia union chief slams elections as pointless

Tunis (AFP) - Tunisia's powerful UGTT trade union chief took aim Saturday at legislative elections due later this month, claiming they serve no purpose in light of constitutional reforms that neutered political parties.

AFP

Tunisia's UGTT union says elections expected this month 'have no colour or taste'

Tunisia's parliamentary elections later this month "have no colour and taste" and are a result of a constitution that does not enjoy national unanimity, said the leader of the powerful UGTT Union on Saturday, in his clearest comments rejecting the vote to date.

Reuters

Riyadh Allows Fingerprint E-Registration to Issue Umrah Visa for 5 Countries

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said fingerprint registration will be mandatory to issue a visa for pilgrims coming to Makkah from the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bangladesh and Malaysia. The decision aims to ease the entry procedures through the Kingdom’s ports and improve the digital experience for pilgrims.…

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World Cup 2022: What time is Australia vs Argentina and how to watch the Socceroos

The Socceroos will try to make history on Sunday as they tackle the might of Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

Daily Mirror

William Saliba makes "pressure" admission in Arsenal and France comparison

France take on Poland in their last 16 tie on Sunday afternoon and defender William Saliba has opened up on the pressures playing for his country compared to his club

Daily Mirror

World Cup goalscoring hero announces retirement immediately after causing upset

Tunisia's World Cup adventure came to an end on Wednesday despite being France and their record goalscorer has announced his retirement from international football

The Independent UK

Australia to attack Argentina ‘all guns blazing’ in World Cup round of 16

The Socceroos were surprise qualifiers from Group D after beating Tunisia and Denmark.

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Palestinians Welcomes UN Resolution to Commemorate Nakba amid Israeli Anger

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted to adopt a pro-Palestinian resolutions, including to commemorate the “Nakba,” a step welcomed by Palestine and slammed by Israel. The UN resolution calls for a “commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, including by organizing a high-level event at the General…

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Tunisia's Harissa Gets UNESCO Heritage Status

UNESCO on Thursday added Tunisia's spicy national condiment Harissa to its list of intangible cultural heritage, saying it was part of the North African country's identity. The United Nations' cultural agency is meeting in Morocco to examine proposals for its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which aims to protect cultural…

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Tunisia's spicy Harissa gets UNESCO heritage status

Tunis (AFP) - UNESCO on Thursday added Tunisia's spicy national condiment Harissa to its list of intangible cultural heritage, saying it was part of the North African country's identity.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's reaction to fans heckling France star during World Cup clash spotted

Kylian Mbappe was introduced as a second-half substitute for France in their defeat at the hands of Tunisia and had a funny reaction after fans made a demand to him as he entered the pitch

The Guardian - UK

France TV viewers miss World Cup drama over Griezmann’s disallowed goal

Broadcaster TF1 cut to an advert break believing the match against Tunisia had finished 1-1, meaning fans missed a VAR check ruling out a late France strike

Daily Mirror

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate breaks FIFA World Cup record to give France new problem

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate broke a World Cup record during France's disappointing 1-0 defeat against Tunisia on Wednesday and is now pushing for a start when they face Poland in the Round of 16

Daily Mirror

France complain to FIFA after VAR wrongly rules out Antoine Griezmann equaliser vs Tunisia

The reigning world champions thought they managed to snatch a draw against Tunisia in their final group game at the World Cup but were controversially denied an equaliser by VAR

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