Algerian president's health still q … Aljazeera - 18 hours agoAssurances from French officials over President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's condition fail to convince many Algerians. More »Algerian president's health still q …
Assurances from French officials over President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's condition fail to convince many Algerians.
- UAE, Algeria discuss relations IANS - Mon, May 20, 2013
Abu Dhabi, May 20 (IANS/WAM ) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have held talks to explore new ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas like industry, … More »UAE, Algeria discuss relations
Abu Dhabi, May 20 (IANS/WAM ) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have held talks to explore new ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas like industry, investment and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Analysis: Four Scenarios Facing Alg … AAA - Sat, May 18, 2013Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—President Abdulaziz Bouteflika’s recent mini-stroke, which resulted in him being flown to France for urgent medical treatment, has renewed the … More »Analysis: Four Scenarios Facing Alg …
Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—President Abdulaziz Bouteflika’s recent mini-stroke, which resulted in him being flown to France for urgent medical treatment, has renewed the controversy surrounding the political future of the country, including the possible transition of power.A significant number of Algerians are convinced that …
- Saudi ship owner pays pirates $ 2.6 … Arab News - Wed, May 15, 2013
The Saudi owner of an Algerian cargo ship whose crew were held by Somali pirates for 10 months admitted paying $ 2.6 million to free them in November 2011, AFP reported … More »Saudi ship owner pays pirates $ 2.6 …
The Saudi owner of an Algerian cargo ship whose crew were held by Somali pirates for 10 months admitted paying $ 2.6 million to free them in November 2011, AFP reported yesterday quoting an Algerian newspaper.The MV Blida, carrying 17 Algerians, six Ukrainians, two Filipinos, one Jordanian and one Indonesian, was captured …
Egypt foils plot to blow up Western … Arab News - Sun, May 12, 2013Egypt’s interior minister said yesterday police arrested three members of an Al-Qaeda-linked cell in an alleged transnational plot to bomb a Western embassy and other … More »Egypt foils plot to blow up Western …
Egypt’s interior minister said yesterday police arrested three members of an Al-Qaeda-linked cell in an alleged transnational plot to bomb a Western embassy and other targets in the country. The suspects were arrested with explosives intended to be used to bomb a Western embassy after an investigation showed threads in …
- Tunisia arrests Libyan "terrorist" entering … Reuters Middle East - Thu, May 9, 2013
May 9 (Reuters) - Tunisia said on Thursday police hadarrested a Libyan "terrorist" trying to enter a southern portwith explosives, as security forces wage a nationwide … More »Tunisia arrests Libyan "terrorist" entering …
May 9 (Reuters) - Tunisia said on Thursday police hadarrested a Libyan "terrorist" trying to enter a southern portwith explosives, as security forces wage a nationwide campaignagainst militants. "The anti-terrorism task force ... arrested on Wednesday aterrorist Libyan trying to enter with a quantity of explosivesin Port …
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- Tunisia says it is hunting al Qaeda-linked … Reuters Middle East - Tue, May 7, 2013
Tunis, May 7 (Reuters) - The Tunisian army and police arehunting militants linked to al-Qaeda near the Algerian border, aspokesman for the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. … More »Tunisia says it is hunting al Qaeda-linked …
Tunis, May 7 (Reuters) - The Tunisian army and police arehunting militants linked to al-Qaeda near the Algerian border, aspokesman for the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. Mohamed Ali Aroui told a news conference there were about adozen militants in the city of El Kef and about 20 in the areaof Mount Chambi. (Reporting …
Tunisian army continues hunt for ji … AFP - Fri, May 3, 2013Tunisia's army Friday pressed its hunt for a jihadist group hiding out in a border region with Algeria, an operation in which 15 security force members have been wounded, … More »Tunisian army continues hunt for ji …
Tunisia's army Friday pressed its hunt for a jihadist group hiding out in a border region with Algeria, an operation in which 15 security force members have been wounded, the interior ministry said.
Tunisia hunting 'armed groups' near … AFP - Thu, May 2, 2013Tunisian security forces were on Thursday hunting two armed jihadist groups near the Algerian border, the interior ministry said, as the authorities battle an Islamist … More »Tunisia hunting 'armed groups' near …
Tunisian security forces were on Thursday hunting two armed jihadist groups near the Algerian border, the interior ministry said, as the authorities battle an Islamist threat that has grown increasingly dangerous.
Algerian President Bouteflika suffers … AFP - Sun, Apr 28, 2013Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke and was taken to Paris for examination, but is not experiencing any lasting effects, the APS news agency … More »Algerian President Bouteflika suffers …
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke and was taken to Paris for examination, but is not experiencing any lasting effects, the APS news agency reported.
Spain: 2 Suspected Al-Qaeda Branch Members … AAA - Tue, Apr 23, 2013Madrid—Police have arrested two suspected members of Al-Qaeda’s North African branch in Spain, one of whom Spanish authorities alleged praised the Boston Marathon bombings, … More »Spain: 2 Suspected Al-Qaeda Branch Members …
Madrid—Police have arrested two suspected members of Al-Qaeda’s North African branch in Spain, one of whom Spanish authorities alleged praised the Boston Marathon bombings, but neither of whom was known to possess any explosives nor be planning any attack.Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Diaz asserted to reporters Tuesday …
Algeria: Belhadj Arrested During Pr … AAA - Mon, Apr 22, 2013Algiers—Algerian security forces arrested one of the leaders of the outlawed Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), Ali Belhadj, on Saturday, April 20. Belhadj was participating … More »Algeria: Belhadj Arrested During Pr …
Algiers—Algerian security forces arrested one of the leaders of the outlawed Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), Ali Belhadj, on Saturday, April 20. Belhadj was participating in a protest in Tizi Ouzou, 70 miles east of the Algerian capital.The protest demanded that the Algerian government give the Amazigh (Berber) language …
Algeria seeks Saudi education exper … Arab News - Sun, Apr 21, 2013Algeria wants advice from the Kingdom on how to develop its higher education sector, particularly science and technology institutions and its scholarship program.This … More »Algeria seeks Saudi education exper …
Algeria wants advice from the Kingdom on how to develop its higher education sector, particularly science and technology institutions and its scholarship program.This is one of the objectives of a high-level delegation led by Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR) Rachid Harraoubia that visited …
- France says to negotiate U.N. text on … Reuters Middle East - Fri, Apr 19, 2013
* U.S. circulates resolution to allow human rights observers * Diplomats indicate Paris may not block U.N. resolution * France traditionally backs former colony Morocco … More »France says to negotiate U.N. text on …
* U.S. circulates resolution to allow human rights observers * Diplomats indicate Paris may not block U.N. resolution * France traditionally backs former colony Morocco By John Irish PARIS, April 19 (Reuters) - France signalled on Friday itwould push to modify a U.S. proposal to the United Nations toallow U.N. peacekeepers …
- Ahamed on Algeria visit, discusses oil … IANS - Thu, Apr 18, 2013
Algiers, April 18 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed, on a two-day visit to energy-rich Algeria, discussed the possibility of India signing contracts … More »Ahamed on Algeria visit, discusses oil …
Algiers, April 18 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed, on a two-day visit to energy-rich Algeria, discussed the possibility of India signing contracts for supply of oil and natural gas with the north African nation as well as a possible joint venture for manufacture of fertiliser.
Algerian Hacker Details Cyber Attack … AAA - Mon, Apr 15, 2013Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—An Algerian hacker using the handle “Ismail-man54” said that thousands of Arab and Muslim hackers opposed to Israel participated in the recent … More »Algerian Hacker Details Cyber Attack …
Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—An Algerian hacker using the handle “Ismail-man54” said that thousands of Arab and Muslim hackers opposed to Israel participated in the recent attack on 90 Israeli websites. He also said that the attack had been planned since November 2012, with the goal of wiping Israel off the electronic map.He …
- Al Qaeda denies Saharan leader killed … Reuters Middle East - Sat, Apr 6, 2013
RIYADH, April 6 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb,the movement's North African arm, said French statements thatits forces had killed the group's leader in the … More »Al Qaeda denies Saharan leader killed …
RIYADH, April 6 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb,the movement's North African arm, said French statements thatits forces had killed the group's leader in the Sahara were"blatant fallacy", a monitoring website said on Saturday. AQIM, as the group is known, did not name the leader but itappeared to be referring …
- Canadian police confirm identity of … Reuters Middle East - Thu, Apr 4, 2013
* Canadians were two young men from London, Ontario -police * Police appeal for public help for more details By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, April 4 (Reuters) - Police on … More »Canadian police confirm identity of …
* Canadians were two young men from London, Ontario -police * Police appeal for public help for more details By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, April 4 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday confirmed theidentity of two young Canadians who took part in a violentattack on an Algerian gas plant in January and asked the publicto help them …
Libya Will Not Extradite Gaddafi’s … AAA - Wed, Apr 3, 2013Cairo/London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The daughter of Muammar Gaddafi has been granted asylum in Oman after being expelled from Algeria because he behaviour angered her hosts, … More »Libya Will Not Extradite Gaddafi’s …
Cairo/London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The daughter of Muammar Gaddafi has been granted asylum in Oman after being expelled from Algeria because he behaviour angered her hosts, according to press reports confirmed by Libya’s foreign minister.Aisha Gaddafi, a 37-year old lawyer and former UN goodwill ambassador, joined her mother …
Algeria voices fears for Syria opposition … AFP - Mon, Apr 1, 2013Algeria's foreign minister said Monday that any decisions taken by just one Syrian group will have a "very short life", after the opposition coalition was handed Syria's … More »Algeria voices fears for Syria opposition …
Algeria's foreign minister said Monday that any decisions taken by just one Syrian group will have a "very short life", after the opposition coalition was handed Syria's seat at the Arab League.
- Egypt wins African Youth Championsh … IANS - Sun, Mar 31, 2013
Oran (Algeria), March 31 (IANS) Egypt Under-20 football team snatched the 2013 African Youth Championship (AYC) title at the Ahmed Zabana Stadium here after edging past … More »Egypt wins African Youth Championsh …
Oran (Algeria), March 31 (IANS) Egypt Under-20 football team snatched the 2013 African Youth Championship (AYC) title at the Ahmed Zabana Stadium here after edging past Ghana 5-4 on penalties.
Morocco Beefs Up Border Security AAA - Tue, Mar 26, 2013Casablanca, Asharq Al-Awsat—Morocco has increased the security level on its borders with Algeria and Mali in anticipation of jihadists’ fleeing northern Mali, as a result … More »Morocco Beefs Up Border Security
Casablanca, Asharq Al-Awsat—Morocco has increased the security level on its borders with Algeria and Mali in anticipation of jihadists’ fleeing northern Mali, as a result of French and African military intervention there.In recent weeks, Algerian authorities have arrested a number of individuals suspected of helping fighters …
Oman says Gaddafi's family members granted … Reuters - Mon, Mar 25, 2013MUSCAT/DOHA (Reuters) - Oman has granted asylum to some members of Muammar Gaddafi's family, two of whom are wanted by Interpol, an Omani official said on Monday, but … More »Oman says Gaddafi's family members granted …
MUSCAT/DOHA (Reuters) - Oman has granted asylum to some members of Muammar Gaddafi's family, two of whom are wanted by Interpol, an Omani official said on Monday, but Libya said it was too early to talk about any possible extradition requests. Algeria said last week that the widow of the late Libyan leader and three of …
- Algerian Okacha replaces Abou Zeid as … Reuters Middle East - Sun, Mar 24, 2013
ALGIERS, March 24 (Reuters) - Algerian Djamel Okacha, alsoknown as Yahia Abu El Hamam, has replaced Abdelhamid Abou Zeidas leader of al Qaeda-linked group AQIM in the … More »Algerian Okacha replaces Abou Zeid as …
ALGIERS, March 24 (Reuters) - Algerian Djamel Okacha, alsoknown as Yahia Abu El Hamam, has replaced Abdelhamid Abou Zeidas leader of al Qaeda-linked group AQIM in the Sahara region,Algerian Ennahar TV said on Sunday. Abdelhamid Abou Zeid was killed by Chadian soldiers innorthern Mali a few weeks ago. Okacha, 34, joined …