Algeria
Egypt, Algeria agree to confront weapons smuggling
Egypt
October 22, 2012
Egypt, Algeria agree to confront weapons smuggling
Egyptian Ambassador to Algeria Ezz Eddin Fahmy said the two countries have drafted an agreement to coordinate efforts against weapons…
Govt source: US$2 bn deposit from Algeria in works at Qandil visit
Egypt
October 21, 2012
Govt source: US$2 bn deposit from Algeria in works at Qandil visit
The Egyptian government may negotiate with Algeria for a US$2 billion deposit, said an official Egyptian government source. The source…
Algeria’s new PM takes office after four-month drift
World
September 5, 2012
Algeria’s new PM takes office after four-month drift
Algeria's new Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal took office Tuesday promising to push ahead with reforms four months after parliamentary elections,…
Mali Islamists say Algerian diplomat executed
World
September 2, 2012
Mali Islamists say Algerian diplomat executed
Islamic extremists said Sunday they have executed an Algerian diplomat who was kidnapped during their takeover of northern Mali, according…
Algeria marks independence, but shortcomings remain
World
July 5, 2012
Algeria marks independence, but shortcomings remain
Algeria on Thursday marked 50 years since gaining independence from France with pomp and fireworks as media gave a critical…
Blast at Algerian army post kills 1, wounds 3
World
June 29, 2012
Blast at Algerian army post kills 1, wounds 3
ALGIERS, Algeria— Algerian officials say a gendarme died and three more were wounded when an explosive-laden car was driven into…
Legendary singer Warda dies in Cairo aged 72
Egypt
May 18, 2012
Legendary singer Warda dies in Cairo aged 72
Algerian singer Warda, whose powerful vocal range and patriotic songs earned her legendary status throughout the Arab world, died of a heart attack late…
Algerian women claw their way into parliament
World
May 16, 2012
Algerian women claw their way into parliament
Algeria's legislative election saw women take almost a third of the seats, making the national assembly the most gender-balanced in the region…
EU observers hail Algeria vote, admit shortcomings
World
May 12, 2012
EU observers hail Algeria vote, admit shortcomings
European Union observers gave a qualified endorsement on Saturday to an Algerian parliamentary election which handed victory to the ruling…