Man dies in Tunisia after setting himself alight

A jobless man who set fire to himself in Tunisia's capital has died, a development which could provoke renewed anger against the government.

Tunisia's ruling party dissolves government after opposition leader's killing

Tunisia's Islamist Party has dissolved the government and promised rapid elections in a bid to restore calm after protests over a politician's death.

Tunisian leader bows to unrest, sets departure date

Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, facing the worst unrest of his rule, said on Thursday he would not run again when his term ends in 2014.