Algeria and Yemen sailing in Egypt’s way

Algiers: Enthused by the successful people’s uprising in Egypt, Algeria and Yemen also appear to be sailing in the same boat. Protests for ouster of governments were already reported from both the countries. In Algiers, capital of Algeria, thousands of protesters violated...

Chinese Migrants Clash with Algerians

About 100 local Algerian residents and Chinese migrant workers clashed in the eastern district of Bab Ezzouar in Algiers, an area locally known as "Chinatown," on Monday. High unemployment has been a serious issue among young Algerians - 7 out of 10 adults under 30 are...

CIA agent accused of date rape in Algeria

CIA chief Andrew Warren, 41, could potentially face charges of at least two rape counts in Algeria.  The CIA had initially refused to name the agent, but press reports have released his identity.  ...

Algeria abolishes presidential term limits (UPDATED)

As the presidential term is modified in Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika would run to further extend his tenure in power. He would try a third term... " © AP 2008-11-12 13:13:03 - ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) -...

Deadly suicide attack in Algeria kills 3 several injured

" A suicide attack east of the Algerian capital, Algiers, has killed three people and injured another six, the state news agency has reported. The attack took place at Dellys, about 100km (60 miles) east of...

Deadly bombings hit Algerian town

"Twelve people have been killed and 42 injured by twin car bombs that hit a barracks and a bus in Bouira, south-east of the Algerian capital. The government said the blasts went off 15 minutes apart early on Wednesday. The attacks come one day after a car bomb killed 48...

Algeria bomb blast kills 43: official

A massive bomb blast east of Algiers has reportedly killed 43 people. The attack has been claimed by Al Qaeda's North African wing. The attack targeted a paramilitary gendarmerie training school at Issers, 55 km...

Thirteen killed in Algerian railway station bombing

UPDATE 1230 EST: Thirteen are now confirmed dead in a double bombing near Algiers."ALGIERS (AFP) — A double bomb strike near Algiers that killed 13 people sparked fears Monday of a wave of Al-Qaeda inspired attacks in what a French minister said had become a "dangerous"...

Twelve die in Algerian bombing

Two explosions at a train station have killed at least twelve and rocked the Algerian capital."Two bombs detonated within minutes in the town of Beni Amrane in Boumerdes region, 50kms (30 miles) from Algiers. The first bomb, apparently detonated by remote control, killed a...

Algerian Man Carrying Bible Spends Five Days in Jail

A few websites monitor and report on religious persecution, many of which go with little mention or unreported in the mainstream media. Two sites whose mission includes reporting on persecution are Compass Direct...

Most Cocaine, Pot in Rome's Air found near University

i know this is old news, but I find it strange and new, and thought I'd share it with you."ROME (AP) -- Researchers may have figured out what makes la vita so dolce in Rome. A report from Italy's National Research...

UNFCCC delegates observe silence for car bomb attack in Algiers

Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA News) - Delegates to the UN climate change conference Tuesday observed a minute silence in honor of those killed in car bomb attacks on UN office in Algiers. "In honor of those killed in the incident, let us observe a brief silence," President of the...

Twin car bombs kill 47 in Algiers

"At least forty-seven people were killed when two car bombs exploded in upscale districts of Algiers on Tuesday, a security source said, in the bloodiest attack since the 1990s on the capital of the OPEC member state. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but...

Bombs Rock Algerian capital, at least 67 people killed

See here for a video from the scene. The rough translation is as follows:"Here a bomb has exploded at the supreme court in Algiers, ""asking if anyone wants to comment""Here is a message to the terrorists: you...

Second Suicide Bombing Hits Algeria (AP)

In the second suicide attack in three days, at least thirty people were killed in a blast at a coast guard barracks.""I heard a big blast at about 8 this morning and I found out that it targeted the port of the city," said resident Saeed Hamdaoui, 28. "Then we heard...

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