Tunisia's ruling Islamists start crisis talks with opposition

An anti-government protester throws an egg at a poster of Tunisian politicians, including Prime Minister Ali Larayedh (top row, C) and leader of the Islamist Ennahda movement Rached Ghannouchi (centre row, R) during a demonstration in Tunis October 2, 2013. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's ruling Islamists and their secular opponents on Saturday began crucial talks meant to make way for a transitional government and end political deadlock in the North African country. Tunisia, where an uprising two years ago began the "Arab Spring" revolts, has been in crisis for weeks after the assassination of an opposition leader triggered protests.