Bodies of 87 migrants found in Niger desert: security source

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 13:50

The bodies of 87 migrants were found in Niger`s desert north after they died of thirst just a few kilometres from the border of Algeria, their planned destination, sources said.

Dozens of migrants die of thirst in Niger desert: Officials

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 20:44

Dozens of Nigerien migrants heading for Algeria died of thirst in the desert south of the Sahara after their vehicle broke down, local officials said on Monday, while police said 19 survived.

ArcelorMittal signs strategic pact with Algeria's Sider

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 19:14

World's largest steel producer ArcelorMittal and Algeria's state-owned company Sider have finalised a strategic agreement for an investment plan of USD 763 million for a steel complex at Annaba, among other things.

Troops kill two Islamist gunmen near Algiers: Army

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 10:36

Algerian troops have killed two armed Islamists east of the capital, the defence ministry said on Monday, as media reported an attack on a military convoy left two soldiers dead.

Al Qaeda linked militants held in Algeria

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 14:52

Two Al Qaeda linked militants have been arrested in Algeria for their suspected involvement in an assassination bid against the country`s former prime minister.

Algeria issues arrest warrant against ex-minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 09:55

Algeria on Monday issued an arrest warrant against a former energy minister over corruption charges related to state-owned energy giant Sonatrach, media reports said.

First photos of Algeria`s Bouteflika since mini-stroke

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 21:36

The first pictures to emerge of Algeria`s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika since he was hospitalised in France in April were published by a news agency.

Israel exports military equipment to Pakistan: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 14:02

Israel has exported military equipment, including hi-tech gear used in combat jets to Pakistan and Arab countries with which it has no diplomatic relations.

New arrests in campaign against militants: Tunisia

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 23:22

Tunisia`s Interior Ministry says there have been six new arrests in the campaign against al Qaeda-linked militants hiding along its mountainous border with Algeria, bringing the total this year to 45.

Suspected al Qaeda suicide bomber held in Algeria

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 09:32

A security official said the suspect hails from Relizene province and is believed to belong to Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).

Algeria`s Bouteflika `responding well` after stroke

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 21:13

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is "responding well" after he suffered a stroke and there was no irreversible damage, a doctor told the national news agency APS on Sunday.