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Police kill a man who set himself on fire outside a Tunisian synagogue

Jan. 25, 2025 07:50 AM EST

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A man set himself on fire in front of the Grand Synagogue in the Tunisian capital and was killed by police, the Interior Ministry said. A police officer and a passerby suffered burns. The man started the fire after sundown Friday, around the time the synagogue...

Chili paste heats up dishes and warms hearts at northeastern Tunisia’s harissa festival

Jan. 15, 2025 07:51 AM EST

NABEUL, Tunisia (AP) — For years, Tunisians have been picking bright red peppers, combining them with garlic, vinegar and spices and turning them into a saucy spread called harissa. The condiment is a national staple, found in homes, restaurants and food stalls throughout the coastal North...

The Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals

Dec. 31, 2024 14:00 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A military appeals court has ruled against Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to throw out the plea deals reached for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants in the 9/11 attacks, a U.S. official said. The decision puts back on track the agreements...