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Bodies are covered on a Tunisian beach, in Sousse, Friday June 26, 2015. A young man unfurled an umbrella and pulled out a Kalashnikov, opening fire on European sunbathers in an attack that killed at least 28 people. (Jawhara FM via AP)
July 25, 2015, 4:13 pm
Tunisia passes new, controversial anti-terror law
After languishing in parliament for years, legislation fast-tracked in wake of deadly terror attacks at museum, beach
By BOUAZZA BIN BOUAZZA and Paul Schemm
People observe ancient artifacts at the Iraqi National Museum on March 15, 2015 after its reopening in the wake of the recent destruction of Assyrian archaeological sites by the Islamic State group in Mosul, as they visit the museum in Baghdad. (photo credit: Karim Kadim/ AP)
May 12, 2015, 2:12 pm
Iraq: IS demolishes ruins to cover up looting
New evidence shows Islamic group’s destruction of historical treasures hides its theft of priceless artifacts
By Paul Schemm
In this photo dated Jan. 31, 2015, the entrance to the Atlas Studio where several major American movies have been filmed in Ouarzazate, Morocco. It has been a banner year for filming in Morocco with more money spent by foreign film productions in the country in 2014 than in the past five years put together, as it rides on its reputation for stability and exotic locales. (photo credit: AP Photo/ Paul Schemm)
April 16, 2015, 10:45 pm
Bible stories and thrillers make Morocco filming choice
With stability and exotic locales, North African kingdom has become a gigantic set, and industry officials say more potential ahead
By Paul Schemm
A screenshot of Christian Bale as Moses in the film Exodus: Gods and Kings. (screen capture: YouTube/20th Century Fox)
January 8, 2015, 4:48 am
Morocco approves ‘Exodus’ film, after offending sections cut
Rabat says movie can now be shown after dialogue implying one of the characters represented God is excised
By Paul Schemm
President Beji Caid Essebsi, an 88-year-old former minister, leaves his party headquarters in Tunis, December 22, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Hassene Dridi)
December 22, 2014, 9:44 pm
88-year-old ex-minister wins Tunisia election
Beji Caid Essebsi takes 55% of vote in first democratic polls, gaining control of legislative, executive branches
By BOUAZZA BIN BOUAZZA and Paul Schemm
Members of the Tunisian ISIE elections body hold a press conference to announce the results of the first round of the presidential election on November 25, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/FADEL SENNA)
November 26, 2014, 4:24 pm
Revolution, stability face off in Tunisia elections
‘Candidate who adopts the most conciliatory tone to unite Tunisians will have the best chance of winning,’ pollster says
By BOUAZZA BIN BOUAZZA and Paul Schemm
Supporters of Tunisian party Nida Tunis (Tunisia Calls) celebrate their victory in parliamentary elections in Tunis, October 28, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Hassene Dridi)
November 2, 2014, 4:25 am
Tunisia elections a possible model for the region
Despite social unrest and economic challenges, different factions compromise for the sake of national unity
By Paul Schemm
Tunisians queue outside a polling station in La Marsa, Tunisia, Sunday October 26, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Hassene Dridi)
October 26, 2014, 11:56 pm
Tunisians hold historic vote spurred by Arab Spring
Long lines reported at polling stations, as election sees at least 50% turnout; results expected Wednesday
By Paul Schemm and BOUAZZA BIN BOUAZZA
An electoral volunteer, right, distributes leaflets, Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, to encourage the public to vote on the iconic Bourguiba Avenue which witnessed the culmination of Tunisia’s revolution against dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011, in Tunis, Tunisia. (photo credit: AP Photo/Hassene Dridi)
October 26, 2014, 1:31 am
Tunisians skeptical on eve of historic election
Country votes Sunday for first five-year parliament since toppling dictator, but residents not sure democracy is best path
By Paul Schemm
Swaths of cannabis near the village of Ketama in the Village of Bni Hmed in the Ketama Abdelghaya valley, northern Morocco, on September 14, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar)
October 7, 2014, 4:46 pm
Breaking taboo, Morocco may okay pot in nod to struggling farmers
Country’s Rif valley is the world’s leading producer of hashish, but residents and growers live in poverty and fear of the law
By Paul Schemm and SMAIL BELLAOUALLI
In this still image from a video published on the Internet on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, by a group calling itself Jund al-Khilafah, or Soldiers of the Caliphate, members of the group stand behind French mountaineer Herve Gourdel just before beheading him. (photo credit: AP)
September 24, 2014, 9:35 pm
Algerian terrorists behead French hostage
Islamic State affiliate executes mountaineer after France carries out airstrikes in Iraq
By Paul Schemm and Sylvie Corbet
In this still image from video published on the Internet on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, by a group calling itself Jund al-Khilafah, or Soldiers of the Caliphate, a captive Frenchman appeals to French President Francois Hollande to help free him. The Frenchman, whom the ministry described as a 55-year-old mountain guide, said he was taken hostage by the group on Sunday and reiterated its demands that the French military end its airstrikes in Iraq. The group said it was answering a call by Islamic State group spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani to attack Americans and Europeans. (Photo credit: AP)
September 23, 2014, 3:11 am
Islamist group kidnaps Frenchman in Algeria
Group says it is answering call by Islamic State to attack Americans, Europeans in response to airstrikes
By Aomar Ouali and Paul Schemm
This image released by Kino Lorber, Inc. shows Said El Alami, left, and Achraf Afir in a scene from 'Horses of God.' The film, directed by Nabil Ayouch, follows the path of four Moroccan men from the Sidi Moumen slum as they become suicide bombers. (AP Photo/Kino Lorber, Inc.)
May 21, 2014, 1:21 pm
Moroccan film tracks bombers who targeted Jewish sites
What began as a documentary about victims of suicide blasts morphed into a movie about brainwashed youth, says director
By Paul Schemm
French President Francois Hollande delivers his speech, as first row, from left, Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, Assembly speaker Mustapha Ben Jaafar, and Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa, listen during a ceremony at the Constituent Assembly in Tunis, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Hassene Dridi)
February 8, 2014, 3:29 am
Tunisia basks in praise over its new constitution
Three years after Arab Spring started, country where it began stands out as bright spot in otherwise troubled region
By Paul Schemm and BOUAZZA BIN BOUAZZA
Supporters of the Popular Front party gather at Mahmoud Materi hospital, north of Tunis, in support of Mohammed Brahmi, who was shot to death in his car outside his home, in Tunisia on Thursday, July 25, 2013. (photo credit: AP Photo/Amine Landoulsi)
July 25, 2013, 6:58 pm
Anti-government protests rock Tunisia after leftist leader assassinated
Mohammed Brahmi is was the second opposition political party leader gunned down this year; unions call for general strike
By BOUAZZA BIN BOUAZZA and Paul Schemm
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