What's behind the unrest in the Arab world? An explainer
McClatchy NewspapersJanuary 27, 2011   WASHINGTON — In the three
short weeks since a poor, unlicensed Tunisian fruit-seller set
himself on fire after police seized his wares, protests have
ousted his country's long-time authoritarian ruler and
confronted Egypt's octogenarian president with the greatest
challenge of his 30 years in power.  Thousands of Yemenis
inspired by Mohamed Bouazizi's death in Tunisia demanded an end
to their ruling strongman's 32-year reign Thursday, and
political ferment has been growing in Jordan as well as energy-
rich Algeria and Moammar Gaddafi's Libya.  Tunisian flags and
slogans have appeared at protests in Egypt, Yemen and elsewhere,
and Tunisians are offering advice to protesters in other
countries via Facebook and Twitter such as carrying goggles and
scarves to fend off tear gas.  Mass protests have been called in
Egypt, Yemen and Jordan Friday. Meanwhile, Lebanon appears to be
headed into a new ethnic and religious uphe