Algeria
Eleven people killed in orphanage fire in suburb of Algerian capital
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in the fire as emergency teams work to evacuate victims amidst a heatwave in Algeria.
Algeria is spending $25 billion to counter weapons Israel built for Morocco - opinion
'Jewish lobby' at fault for World Cup decisions, Messi's goals, Algerian sports analyst claims
Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states
Algerian army chief Gaed Salah dies amid national turmoil
The funeral is expected to take place on Tuesday, a day on which students in the large North African country have been staging weekly protests for much of the year.
Algeria jails artist ahead of Dec. 12 elections
The move has been heavily criticized by activists, who consider it part of the overall crackdown on free expression and political dissent in the country.
In Algeria, a strike by judges highlights tug of war for power
December’s twice-postponed presidential election will have major impact on country’s future, observers say – whether it takes place or not
Algeria shuts down Protestant churches, police arrest worshipers
“This last notification is not the result of coincidence, but a provocative response to the sit-in of October 9 in front of the Bejaia Province headquarters,” said EPA head Pastor Salah Chalah.
Historic Torah scroll, severed in half, reunited after centuries
Paul Mirecki, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Kansas, was able to solve many of the mysteries surrounding the artifact.
Algerians continue to protest, seeking new political system
Islamist politician expresses doubts whether it will be feasible to hold presidential election on July 4
Algeria and Morocco: Essential differences
Eventually, short-term desperation overwhelms long-term fears of punishment or death.
Thousands protests again in Algeria, demanding change
"We want the prosecution of all corrupt people," one banner read.
Sudan crisis impacts whole Middle East
Mass protests in Algeria and Sudan forced the 82 and 75 year old men from power. They had both been in power since the 1990s.
Thousands protest as Algeria's interim president takes over
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned after 20 years with upper house chairman Abdelkader Bensalah being installed as interim leader of the north African Muslim nation.