US ‘regrets’ Kadhafi jibe, sends envoy to Libya (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The United States said Tuesday it is sending a top envoy to Libya as it voiced “regret” that a US jibe taken by Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi as an insult had harmed ties with the oil-rich country.
US official apologizes for insulting Libya leader (Boston Herald)
WASHINGTON – A senior State Department official apologized today for a joking remark he made about Libyan leader…
Tunisia: President Ben Ali Receives Utica’s Chairman
President Ben Ali received, on Friday the Chairman of the Tunisian Industry, Trade and Handicrafts Union (UTICA), Mr. Hedi Djilani.
Uganda: Local Tennis Body in Sh28 Million Search
Uganda Lawn Tennis Association (ULTA) will have to dig deep into their pockets if they are to send a team for the Davis Cup Group III qualifiers.
Tunisia: Country Hosts International Conference On Industrial Modernization
At the initiative of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, jointly with the assistance of the Delegation of the European Union in Tunisia (EU) and the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and the Handicrafts (UTICA), Tunis hosts on Friday, an international seminar on the theme: ” With industrial modernization: take a technological lead.”
Tunisia: Sixth Edition of Jazz in Carthage
Tunisians will welcome the spring season under Latin American rhythms with hosting the 6th edition of “Jazz in Carthage”, from April 9 to 18, 2010, an event which is produced by Scoop Organization with “Tunisiana” as founding partner.
US apologises to Libya for dismissive comments on Gaddafi (TVNZ)
The US State Department apologised for dismissive comments its spokesman made about Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s call for jihad, often translated as armed struggle, against Switzerland
Senior State Department official apologizes for joking comment about Libya’s Gadhafi (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
WASHINGTON – A senior State Department official said Tuesday he’s sorry for a joking remark he made about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi that prompted Libya to threaten diplomatic retaliation unless he apologized.
Tunisia: Rahma Ben Ali Qualified for Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
After finishing 6 th at the World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament, which took place on March 3 to 4, 2010 in Tijuana, Mexico, the Tunisian athlete Rahma Ben Ali qualified for “Singapore 2010″, the first Youth Olympic Games.
Tunisia: Steg Receives Presidential Distinction for the Promotion of Culture
Apart from generating electricity, the Tunisian Gas and Electricity Company (STEG) is also a major national cultural incubator.
