260 Malians deported by Algeria allege police brutality
Some 260 Malians expelled from Algeria in a massive swoop against illegal African migrants arrived home Sunday to Monday accusing Algerian security forces of brutality and saying many had been hurt and some killed.
Dec 13, 2016, 02:36 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir integral part of India, terrorism needs to be eradicated: Algeria tells India
Hamid Ansari said that Algeria had faced terrorism in the past and it was ended after years of efforts and at a great cost of hundreds of thousands of lives.
Oct 20, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Doomed EgyptAir flight broke up midair after fire: Report
An EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up in midair after a fire erupted in or near the cockpit, the New York Times reported Friday.
Jul 23, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
Some 38 of 84 killed in Nice truck attack were foreigners: Ministry
Some 38 of the 84 people killed on the seafront in Nice by a truck-driving man as they celebrated Bastille Day on July 14 were foreigners, the French foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
Algeria blocks Facebook, Twitter to prevent exam cheating
In order to prevent cheating in secondary school examinations, Algerian autorities on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
Jun 20, 2016, 10:53 AM IST
Algeria blocks Facebook,Twitter to stop exam cheats
Algerian authorities have temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites to try to stop cheats posting high school exam papers online, state media reported on Sunday.
Jun 19, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
Dozens arrested in Algeria exam leak probe: Police
A police statement carried by the APS news agency said cybercrime investigators had managed to identify individuals who had "published (exam) material on social networks" as well as those who facilitated the leak.
Jun 08, 2016, 01:33 AM IST
Six terrorists killed in Algeria
Algerian army killed six militants on Saturday during a wide scale dragging operation in the northern province of Bouira, the Defence Ministry said.
May 22, 2016, 12:37 PM IST
Algeria builds giant mosque as `blow` to Islamists
Algeria is building one of the world`s largest mosques which officials say will serve as a buffer against radical Islam and crown the legacy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
May 06, 2016, 09:41 AM IST
France PM visits Algeria amid French media boycott
France`s Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Saturday he had "deep regrets" over Algeria`s refusal to issue visas to two French journalists in a row over the so-called Panama Papers revelations.
Apr 10, 2016, 01:02 AM IST
Algerian army kills 4 Islamists near Tunisia border: Govt
A brutal civil war in the 1990s between the government and Islamists claimed the lives of some 200,000 people.
Dutch anti-terrorism police arrest suspect at France's request
Dutch anti-terrorism police on Sunday arrested a 32-year-old man in Rotterdam on suspicion of preparing an attack on France and also detained three other people, national prosecutors said.
Mar 28, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Italy arrests Algerian suspect wanted by Belgium in terror probe: Reports
An Algerian national wanted by Belgium over a probe into fake ID documents used by the Paris and Brussels attackers was arrested in Italy on Saturday, local media reported, citing police sources.
Mar 27, 2016, 07:21 AM IST
Suspects in Islamic State plot `lived in refugee shelters`: German police
Algerians targeted in raids on Thursday over suspected links to the Islamic State group lived in refugee shelters, the German Police said.
Feb 04, 2016, 15:04 PM IST
Berlin to list Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia as `safe countries of origin`: Vice chancellor
Germany will place Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia on the list of "safe countries of origin", Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel announced Thursday, in a move that will make it easier to reject asylum requests from those nationals.
Jan 29, 2016, 01:07 AM IST
Paris attacks suspects held in Austria `not French`: Report
Two men held in Austria for suspected links to the Paris attacks are not French, a source close to the investigation told AFP on Thursday, denying media reports about their nationality.
Dec 17, 2015, 17:04 PM IST
Algeria ex-spymaster demands justice for jailed aide
The general regarded as Algeria`s behind-the-scenes kingmaker for 25 years until his sidelining in September has slammed as an "injustice" a five-year jail sentence handed down to one of his top lieutenants.
Dec 05, 2015, 17:06 PM IST
Former Algeria counterterrorism chief jailed for 5 years
Algeria's former counterterrorism chief was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for destroying documents and disobeying military orders, his lawyer said.
Nov 27, 2015, 12:18 PM IST
Algeria ex-counterterrorism chief sentenced to 5 years in jail
Algeria's former counterterrorism chief was sentenced to five years in prison today for destroying documents and disobeying military orders, his lawyer said.
Nov 27, 2015, 06:29 AM IST
Four killed in factory blast in Algeria
At least four people were killed in a factory explosion in Algeria, according to a statement from the defence ministry.
Oct 19, 2015, 06:17 AM IST
