BBC News - Tunisia President Ben Ali 'will not seek new term'

The month-long protests have reached the centre of the capital, Tunis

Tunisia's president has said he will not seek a new term in office in 2014, following widespread protests which have left at least 23 people dead.

Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali also said he was also ordering police to stop using live fire against protesters.
Mr Ben Ali, who has ruled the country