Mar 30 Blinken urges Algeria to reconsider ties with Russia By Matthew Lee, Associated Press After meeting with top Algerian officials on Wednesday, Blinken said the Ukraine conflict should cause all countries to re-evaluate relations with Russia and express support for the territorial integrity of other states. Continue reading
Aug 11 Death toll reaches up to 65 in Algeria wildfires By Associated Press The death toll in fires ravaging mountain forests and villages in Algeria’s Berber region climbed on Wednesday to 65, including 28 soldiers. Continue reading
Aug 10 25 soldiers die fighting wildfires in northern Algeria By Associated Press The president of the sprawling North African nation tweeted that the soldiers saved 100 citizens from the blazes in two areas in the mountainous Kabyle region, home of the Berbers. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 6:39 News Wrap: After resounding victory, UK's Boris Johnson calls for unity In our news wrap Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for unity after winning a resounding new mandate to carry out Brexit. His Conservatives captured a commanding majority in Parliament in Thursday’s election. Also, in Algeria, a former prime minister… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 6:26 News Wrap: House opens debate on bill to lower prescription drug costs In our news wrap Wednesday, the House opened debate on a Democratic bill to lower prescription drug costs through government negotiations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed for bipartisan support, but Sen. Mitch McConnell said he won’t bring the bill up… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: DOJ report finds political bias did not affect FBI's Russia probe In our news wrap Friday, an internal Justice Department report concludes political bias did not affect the FBI’s probe of links between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia. It also found an FBI lawyer may have altered a document about… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 5:23 In northern Africa, can the people's discontent translate to democracy? By Nick Schifrin The demonstrations that have swept through northern Africa and ousted long-time strongmen are not yet over. Protesters in Sudan, Algeria, Libya and Mali are continuing to call for democratic reforms. Amid this moment of regional volatility, international power struggles threaten… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 8:10 Why growing U.S. drone operations in Niger are controversial By Mike Cerre Over the past few years, the U.S. military has increased its activities and broadened its mission in Africa. In Niger, the U.S. Air Force has built a huge new base from which it launches drone operations. But critics worry the… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 5:39 News Wrap: Trump 'strongly' considering sending migrants to sanctuary cities In our news wrap Friday, President Trump says he is “strongly” considering a plan to move detained migrants into sanctuary cities to punish political rivals who oppose his immigration policies. Speaking to reporters during a White House event, Trump said,… Continue watching
Apr 09 Algeria parliament names interim leader By Aomar Ouali, Associated Press The leader of parliament's upper chamber was named as interim leader for a maximum of 90 days until a new election can be organized. Continue reading