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Japan confirms tenth death in Algeria siege
The Japanese government on Thursday confirmed the country’s tenth death in the Algerian hostage siege, its worst toll in an act of terror since the September 2001 attacks on New York. “We have now identified the remaining body,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters. “We have confirmed the death…
Algerian hostage toll rises to 81 with reports of nine Japanese deaths
At least nine Japanese nationals reported killed in attack claimed by veteran Islamist fighter on behalf of al-Qaida The death toll from the four-day siege at an Algerian gas plant deep in the Sahara has risen to at least 81, with nine Japanese nationals also reported killed in an attack…
British survivors recount terror in Algeria
British survivors returning from the Algerian gas plant hostage crisis have told of their experiences, with the mother of one saying that her son will have nightmares for life. One Briton has been confirmed killed in the attack by Islamist militants, while a further five British nationals and one UK…
Seven hostages killed in Algeria desert ‘final assault’
Seven foreign hostages and 11 Islamist gunmen were killed on Saturday, an Algerian security source said, when a Sahara desert stand-off ended in a bloodbath. The heavily armed gunmen from a group known as “Signatories in Blood” had been holed up in the In Amenas gas complex since they took…
Algeria’s new PM takes office after 4 month delay
Algeria’s new Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal took office on Tuesday promising to push ahead with reforms four months after parliamentary elections, as key ministers kept their posts in his new cabinet. Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, Interior Minister Daho Ould Kablia and Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi all kept their jobs in…
Report: Corruption in Algeria is pervasive
Corruption in Algeria is endemic and tearing at the fabric of society, an official human rights group said in a report published on Friday, calling for punitive measures against corrupt officials. The National Consultative Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, an official body, said in its annual report for 2011 that graft had “spread throughout…
Al-Qaeda leader arrested in Algeria
Three armed Islamists, including a senior member of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) thought to be close to its leader, have been arrested in southern Algeria, official media reported Monday. Necib Tayeb, also known as Abderrahmane Abou Ishak Essoufi, one of the oldest members of Al-Qaeda’s north African branch,…
Economic troubles haunt Algeria’s independence celebration
Algerian celebrations to mark 50 years since gaining independence from France are to kick off on Wednesday with a giant open air performance inspired by the liberation struggle, followed by nationwide fireworks displays. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will attend the historical musical “The Hero” being staged at a theater in the…
Toulouse killer to be buried in France: Muslim official
The Islamist gunman branded a “monster” by President Nicolas Sarkozy will be buried in France because Algeria refused to let him be buried there, a Muslim official said Thursday. Abdallah Zekri of the Paris Grand Mosque said Mohamed Merah’s family had asked him to organise a funeral in France after Algeria cited security reasons for rejecting their request…
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Bonjour and Happy Father’s Day, Pandagoalians! I just spend the last two days traveling with my family to Quebec City. We’re finally settled in and drinking wine, so I’m back in action. Hope to get a real post (other than this technical business) up tomorrow, or possibly drunkenly later this…
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