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Hundreds of people in Tunis demonstrate as part of various movements opposing President Kais Saied, gathering to protest against the deterioration of their living conditions, against a backdrop of increased political divisions, on the 12th anniversary of the fall of the dictator Ben Ali and the Tunisian Revolution. IMAGES
Iraqis demonstrate in Bagdad's Tahrir Square demanding the government to quit, as the political crisis sparked by their protests deepened further. The rallies have swelled in recent days, defying curfews, threats of arrest and violence that has left 242 people dead and more than 8,000 wounded this month. IMAGES
Protesters block traffic in Yerevan as Armenia crisis deepens after the opposition accused the ruling party of refusing to cede power following the resignation of veteran leader Serzh Sarkisian. IMAGES
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to press Tunisian leaders to step up efforts to help curb an influx of illegal migrants to her country during a visit on Friday. IMAGES of her being greeted by Tunisia President Essebsi upon arrival
Boeing recognizes the "gravity" of the safety crisis facing the company, but the aviation giant is "making progress," Chief Executive Dave Calhoun tells a US Senate panel. SOUNDBITE