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Ben's Chili Bowl and, next door to it, the restored Lincoln Theatre are landmarks in the U Street Northwest corridor. **FILE (CHARLIE MARS-MAHLAU/THE WASHINGTON TIMES)

Original location of Ben’s Chili Bowl in D.C. to close for repair work

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug.26 2009 file photo, Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali waves to supporters after formally presenting his candidacy for the presidential elections, in Tunis. Tunisia's autocratic ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, toppled in 2011, died in exile in Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi, File)

Toppled Tunisian ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali dies at 83

By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA and ELAINE GANLEY - Associated Press

Ousted Tunisian president hospitalized ahead of election

Associated Press

The Ben Ali Family, owners of Ben's Chili Bowl, has opened another "Ben's" restaurant. The newest is Ben's Upstairs (1001 H St. NE), with a menu of "Southern with a twist of Caribbean" food. (Washington Times) **FILE**

Ben’s Chili Bowl unveils new mural

By Emma Ayers - The Washington Times

In this file photo from Aug. 22, 2003, comedian Bill Cosby (left) joins Ben Ali (right) and Ali's wife Virginia during a celebration on the 45th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl Restaurant in Washington. Ben Ali, founder of the restaurant which became a Washington landmark, died Wednesday at his home in Washington. He was 82. (Associated Press)

Ben’s Chili Bowl mural featuring Bill Cosby, Barack Obama painted over: Report

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

The kitchen at Ben's Chili Bowl churns out its take on the iconic capital food known as a half-smoke, often smothered in chili. (The Washington Times)

Half-smokes inspire wholehearted love in D.C.

By Erica Brosnan - The Washington Times

People gathered to observe a minute of silence and mourn for the victims of the bombings at the Place de la Bourse in the center of Brussels, Belgium, on March 24. (Associated Press)

Saliha Ben Ali fights jihadi recruitment through SAVE Belgium after son’s death

By Linda A. Thompson - Special to The Washington Times

A crowd gathers outside Ben's Chili Bowl in Arlington, Va., Thursday, march 6, 2014, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the restaurant. Ben's, a District of Columbia landmark is expanding across the Potomac. Ben's Chili Bowl opened its first location in Virginia on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Arlington. Comedian Bill Cosby, the restaurant's most famous cheerleader, cut the ribbon and entertained a crowd of several hundred that turned out to get one of Ben's signature chili half-smokes. (AP Photo/Matt Barakat)

DC institution Ben’s Chili Bowl crosses into Va.

By MATTHEW BARAKAT - Associated Press

**FILE** Tunisian protesters clash with riot police in Siliana, Tunisia, on Dec. 1, 2012. (Associated Press)

Riots hint at potential chaos in Tunisia’s future

By Paul Schemm - Associated Press

Former Tunisian president Ben Ali sentenced for smuggling

By Bouazza Ben Bouazza - Associated Press

Tunisian men pass a poster with the face of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali torn away in downtown Sfax, Tunisia. Tunisians have embarked on a difficult transition to democracy since overthrowing their autocratic ruler of 23 years nearly three months ago. They cherish their new freedom, but also worry about the future. (Associated Press)

Ousting a ruler easier than reforming, Tunisians learn

By Aida Alami - Special to The Washington Times

Illustration: Club Fled by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

CHAPMAN: Wanted: Dictators’ retirement home

By Bruce Chapman - The Washington Times

Tunisian bloggers expect role to grow

By Karin Laub - Associated Press

Bloggers say they’ll have role in new Tunisia

By KARIN LAUB - Associated Press

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By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Tunisia ends 20-year ban for Islamist party

By Bouazza Ben Bouazza - Associated Press

Tunisian prime minister announces resignation

By Bouazza Ben Bouazza - Associated Press

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Illustration: Haiti and Tunisia by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

VLASIC & COOPER: Haiti has lessons for Tunisia

By Mark V. Vlasic and Greg Cooper - The Washington Times

Jordan's Royal Palace says King Abdullah II has fired his government in the wake of street protests and has asked an ex-army general to form a new Cabinet. King Abdullah's move comes after thousands of Jordanians took to the streets — inspired by the regime ouster in Tunisia and the turmoil in Egypt — and called for the resignation of Prime Minister Samir Rifai who is blamed for a rise in fuel and food prices, and slowed political reforms. (Associated Press)

King of Jordan fires government

By Ashish Kumar Sen - The Washington Times