Tunisia uprising sparks regional echoes across Arab world
Riots forced Tunisian President Ben Ali to flee, prompting Egyptians and others to protest in Cairo and Amman. Observers warn regional regimes face renewed risk, but fear fragmentation by Islamists and elites. Analysts compare Tunisia to prior revolts while stressing durable power structures.
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Voting ends in Sudan as the country readies for split
Voters completed a week of polling for a landmark referendum to divide Sudan into two nations. Southern Sudan shows strong independence fervor with long lines and peaceful voting despite Abyei clashes that left at least 39 dead.
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