Algeria
Cannes police arrests man threatening to blow up synagogue 'the size of an asteroid'
A man in Cannes was arrested after livestreaming threats to blow up a local synagogue, prompting a rapid police response and condemnation from city officials.
On This Day: Yasser Arafat, PNC, announce Palestinian Declaration of Independence in Algiers
UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan
Algerian authorities demolish one of last remaining historic synagogues in country's capital
Voices from the Arab press: Sadat’s genius decision for war, peace
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world
Palestinian reconciliation in Algiers reflects skepticism, but early to dismiss outright - opinion
One of the biggest obstacles that can torpedo reconciliation is the position of the international community regarding any alliances with the Islamic Hamas movement.
Algeria hosts Palestinian reconciliation talks
But experts say that progress is unlikely since nothing has changed on the ground and the factions only agreed to meet to show respect to the Algerian government.
UNHRC gets 14 new members – including 3 that don’t recognize Israel
The vote for new UNHRC members is held annually in a secret ballot by the 193-member General Assembly in New York, with a third of the council’s membership rotating every year.
French PM Borne visits Algeria amid warming ties between the nations - analysis
While relations between France and Algeria can sometimes be tense, there is a warming of ties following a recent visit to Algeria by France's Macron.
Algeria invites Fatah, Hamas to unity talks amid skepticism
Palestinian sources dismissed the possibility that the upcoming intra-Palestinian discussions in Algiers would achieve a breakthrough.
Bipartisan group voice concern to Blinken of growing Russia-Algeria ties
A bipartisan group sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken: “sanction Algerian officials who were involved in the purchase of Russian arms."
Morocco recalls Tunisia ambassador over Western Sahara
The row opens a new front in a series of disputes over Western Sahara that has already escalated a regional rivalry between Morocco and Algeria.
Syria FM to attend Algeria 60th independence celebration - analysis
The important event will include a large military parade and has important implications for the region.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes near city of Oran, Algeria
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 2 km (1.24 mi).
