Algeria

Algeria: Jewish graves to be desecrated, bones moved to ossuary

Algeria plans to move Jewish graves in 31 Jewish cemeteries around the country, dumping the unclaimed remains in a mass ossuary.

Algeria opens 'Facebook addiction' clinic

Algeria becomes 3rd country with clinic to stop 'dependency' on the site. Clinic's director warns the 'blue magic' is worse than drugs.

Algeria arrests suspect with ties to Paris mastermind

Algerian authorities jail Algerian-Belgian citizen over his links with Paris ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud.

Moroccan Jew appointed French Culture Minister; angers Algeria

The appointment of Audrey Azoulay, a French-Moroccan Jew, as the new Minister of Culture in France has angered Algeria.

Algerian Army marching drill: Kill, slaughter, and skin the Jews

WATCH: Dozens of soldiers seen during marching drill chanting in unison to 'kill the Jews, slaughter them and skin them!'

Algeria begins plans to uproot Jewish cemetery

45 years after it was first desecrated, Algerian authorities leading construction project on site of Jewish cemetery in Oran.

Former Algerian Minister: We Need Nuclear Bomb to Drive Out Jews

'We need nuclear bombs [...] to tell the Jews to leave Palestine,' former minister threatens at Islamist event.

Next Stop for ISIS: Algeria?

Algerian army readies 50,000 troops along Libyan border ahead of anticipated ISIS infiltration attempt.

Algerian Cleric: Modern Jews Aren't Descendants of Apes and Pigs

Algerian cleric: Contemporary Jews are not descendants of apes and pigs, but some Jews may have been transformed in the past.

Algeria Identifies Suspects in Frenchman's Beheading

Algerian government identifies the suspects in the beheading of Frenchman Hervé Gourde, who was murdered by ISIS-affiliated group.

Hollande Confirms Execution of Hostage in Algeria

French President confirms the execution of Frenchman Herve Gourdel, says he will not be deterred by it.

Algerian IS Affiliate Decapitates French Hostage

The Soldiers of the Caliphate release a video showing execution of French hostage.

Algeria: ISIS-Linked Group Threatens to Kill French Hostage

'Soldiers of the Caliphate' Islamist group, linked to Islamic State, issues 24 hour ultimatum to France to end airstrikes against IS

France Confirms Kidnapping in Algeria

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirms that a French man has been kidnapped in Algeria by a group linked to IS.

Algeria: IS Splinter Group Kidnaps French Citizen

French man appears in a video and claims he was kidnapped by an Algeria-based “Islamic State” splinter group, the Caliphate Soldiers.

Algeria: More Control over Training Imams to Tackle Islamism

Move a bid to snuff out simmering extremism, combat threat from ISIS sympathizers.

Report: Hezbollah Leader Among Air Algerie Casualties

Terror leader allegedly disguised as a businessman; investigation into crash ongoing.

Anti-Semitic Protests Rage in Algeria Against Synagogue Plans

Demonstrations over plans to reopen synagogues feature chants against 'Judaization' of Muslim state.

Algeria Kills High-Ranking Al Qaeda Leader

Algerian helicopters bomb vehicle of Al Qaeda commander Khalil Ould Addah.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Canadian Terrorist to be Deported from Mauritania Back to Canada

A 24-year-old Canadian who has been held in Mauritania on terror-related charges has been released and will be deported to Canada soon.

Panetta: US Has to 'Fight Back' Against Al Qaeda After Attack

America has "got to fight back," Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday, referring to terrorist attack in Algeria.

Algerian Hostage Crisis May be the New Benghazi for the U.S.

Source: Just before Algerian crisis, U.S. received a number of reports that "something big" would be carried out against a Western target.

Canadian Terrorist Coordinated Algerian Hostage Attack

The radicalization of Islam continues to reach beyond the Mid East, as reports reveal two Canadians among Islamic terror group in Algeria

Al Qaeda-Linked Terrorists Threaten More Attacks in Algeria

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Algeria have threatened more attacks if France does not cease its military assistance to nearby Mali.

Death Toll Skyrockets in Algeria's Al Qaeda Attack

There has been a surge in the death toll in the attack by Al Qaeda-linked terrorists on a gas installation in southern Algeria.

New US Travel Warning After Algeria's Al Qaeda Terror Attack

The US has issued a travel alert warning to avoid travel to Algeria following an Al Qaeda-linked terror attack that left 32 hostages dead.

Algeria Launches Second Operation to Rescue Hostages

Algeria begins a second military operation to rescue some 30 foreign hostages still captive by Al-Qaeda-affiliated group.

30 Hostages Killed as Algeria Operation Ends

30 hostages and at least 11 Al-Qaeda linked terrorists killed when Algerian forces storm a desert gas plant in a bid to free captives.

34 Hostages, 15 Terrorists Dead in Rescue by Algerian Army

At least 35 hostages and 15 terrorists were reportedly killed in a rescue attempt by the Algerian army at the In Amenas gas installation.

Al Qaeda Terrorists Kill 3, Hold Americans, Others Hostage

Al Qaeda-linked terrorists are holding Americans and other foreign nationals hostage after seizing a gas field in southern Algeria.

Islamist Terrorists Kidnap Foreigners in Algeria

Islamist terrorists have abducted at least two foreign nationals in eastern Algeria, according to the UK Foreign Office.

Hollande Visits Algeria

Hollande Seeking Markets; Visits Former French Colony Algeria

French President Francois Hollande visits Algeria and is warmly received.

Al Qaeda Murders Soldiers in Algeria

Al Qaeda terrorists murdered two soldiers in Algeria in an execution that came in revenge for the killing of the group's No. 2 leader.

Toulouse Terrorist's Al Qaeda Mentor Killed in Pakistan

An Al Qaeda recruiter who allegedly mentored Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah was killed in Pakistan, the SITE jihadist monitor reports.

Algerian Minister Denounced Over Invitation to Pro-Israel Singer

Algerian Minister of Communications faced harsh criticism for inviting expatriate Jewish singer Enrico Macias to visit the country.

Author Denied 15,000 Euros for Visiting Israel

Algerian author Boualem Sansal was denied 15,000 euros he was set to receive due to his recent Israel visit.

Islamists Fail to Win Algeria Elections

Islamists suffer surprising defeat in Algeria's parliamentary elections, in contrast to other Arab Spring countries.

Algeria Rejects Body of Toulouse Terrorist

Algiers has refused to allow the burial of the Toulouse Terrorist to take place on Algerian soil.

Father of Toulouse Terrorist Sues French Police

The father of Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah has hired an Algerian attorney to sue French police for killing his son.

Toulouse Murderer to be Buried in Algeria

The family of Islamist mass murderer Mohammad Merah says he will be buried in Algeria, but Algeirs has yet to agree.

Algeria Announces 'Clean' May Elections

Algeria’s president announces that elections will be held on May 10, promises clean and supervised process.

Algerian Police Raid 'Made in Israel' Merchants

Algerian police are systematically raiding merchants selling clothing bearing a "Made in Israel" label on the items.

Qaddafi's Daughter Starts Trouble from Algeria

The daughter of Muammar Qaddafi is carrying on her father's struggle against the rebel forces who toppled him from power in Libya.

Libya's Rebels Raise Algerian Tensions

Libya's rebels have upped regional tensions demanding Algeria hand over Qaddafi's family; Saturday deadline for Sirte; 50,000 Dead

Qaddafi's Wife, 3 Children, Grandchildren Arrive in Algeria

Former Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi's wife Safiya, his daughter Aisha, two sons and their children have all arrived in Algeria.

Al Qaeda Bombs Algeria for Supporting Qaddafi

Al Qaeda claims responsibility for a suicide bombing at a military academy meant to punish Algerian support for Qaddafi.

Rebels Hunt for Qaddafi; Algeria Denies He Crossed Border

Rebels believe Muammar Qaddafi is hiding in the town of Bani Walid, south of Tripoli. Algeria denies he crossed its border.

Al Qaeda Attacks Algeria Police, 2 Dead

The international Al Qaeda terrorist organization has bombed a police headquarters in a town in Algeria. Two died.

Algeria Lifts State of Emergency

As protests continue to rock the Arab world, Algeria lifts a 19-year 'state of emergency' to allow more freedom.

Yemen: Protesters Shout 'First Mubarak, Now Ali'

Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators in Yemen's capital clash with police, pro-government protesters.

Is Algeria Next? 400 Arrested in Riots

As Mubarak steps down in Egypt, protesters take to the streets in Algeria and Yemen.

Fire Spreading? Man Ablaze Before Egyptian Parliament

Two men set themselves on fire Monday, one in Egypt and one in Mauritania, echoing the protester in Tunisia whose desperation toppled a government.

Report: Missing Israeli Makes Contact

Missing Israeli makes contact following reports that he was kidnapped by Al-Qaeda.