Region | Algeria
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Friday May 18
Algerian singing star Warda dies in Cairo at 72
Algerian singer Warda, one of the Arab world’s widely popular crooners in the past five decades, died Thursday night in Cairo of a heart attack, state media reported. She was 72
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Tuesday May 15
EU hits out at Israel over expansion
EU foreign ministers yesterday issued a harsh critique of Israel, saying the gathering pace of colony-building, colonist extremism, and ill-treatment of Palestinians threaten a two-state solution
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Monday May 14
Algerian party denies street protest claims
Algeria’s Front for Justice and Development has distanced itself from claims that its leader has made a call for a Tunisia-style revolt over vote results
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Saturday May 12
Algerian Islamists: Widespread fraud in elections
An alliance of Islamist parties expecting a strong showing in Algeria's elections accused authorities Friday of widespread fraud
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Saturday May 12
Algerian president's party dominates election
National Liberation Front wins 220 seats, but accusations of fraud hint at possible unrest
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Friday May 11
Algeria declares ruling FLN winner of parliament vote
Algeria on Friday declared its ruling party for the past 50 years victor in the parliamentary election. Defeated Islamists warned that the results were dangerous
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Friday May 11
Disgruntled Algerians go to polls
Two government-affiliated parties square off against three-party Islamist bloc
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Thursday May 10
Majority Algerians sceptical poll will change their lot
Thursday's turnout unlikely to cross 35% due to history of repression and rigging
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Wednesday May 9
Islamists set to take power but won't rock the boat
May not upset ruling elite by pushing for radical change
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Monday May 7
Algeria vote puts status quo to Arab Spring test
Bouteflika's National Liberation Front may win most votes, but is expected to seek alliances to form new government
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Monday Apr 16
Campaign for parliament polls kicks off
It is believed a small coterie of influential generals are in control despite regular elections in the country
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Saturday Apr 14
11-year-old Algerian student commits suicide
Condolences pour in as Algerians call for an investigation into the incident
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Friday Apr 13
Algeria's first president dies at 95
Charismatic leader spent 23 years in prison after being overthrown by a 1965 military coup
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Sunday Mar 25
19 killed in Algerian bus crash
Bus goes crashing down the slope outside the town of Tiaret after driver loses control of vehicle during a turn
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Monday Mar 19
Independence fails to heal the deep wounds
Algiers not keen on marking anniversary of secession
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Friday Mar 16
Ahmad Bin Bella: The man who went too far
Independent Algeria's first president, Ahmad Bin Bella, was not content freeing his country from the French. He strove for a world free of imperialism
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Monday Feb 27
Clinton pledges American help to nurture North Africa democracy
Reaffirms Washington's support for political, economic reforms
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Tuesday Jan 17
Algerian regional governor kidnapped by Al Qaida, sources say
Kidnapped Algerian Regional Governor is being held by Al Qaida's North African branch, security sources have said
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Friday Jan 6
Ruling party to discuss reforms
Algerian Prime Minister Ahmad Ouyahia's party was to hold a congress yesterday and today
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Tuesday Dec 27
Algerian Islamists to quit government and push reforms
Party wants parliamentary system, leader says
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Saturday Dec 17
Government takes initiative
Unlike the nationwide uprisings which toppled leaders in Egypt and Tunisia, Algeria's protests were localised and did not turn into a national political movement.
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Tuesday Nov 15
Frustrated job-seeker torches himself in Algeria
The victim felt frustrated after the head of the agency in Ouargla told him that he could not do anything for him despite earlier pledges to help him
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Saturday Oct 8
Homeless Algerian mother sets herself, child on fire
According to neighbours quoted in the Algerian press, the divorced mother of two had bought the flat with all her savings for 21,000 euros ($28,000)
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Tuesday Oct 4
Algerian teen sets himself on fire over failed school exam
19-year-old was in critical condition at a hospital in the western town of Oran
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Tuesday Sep 13
Algeria sets terms to recognise new rulers
Wants formation of government of all elements
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