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Latest News : Algeria launches licensing round for oil, gas fields
Algeria launches licensing round for oil, gas fields

Latest News : Algeria
Algeria’s determined efforts to boost grain production are starting to reap rewards, with record harvests last year and strong yields in 2010 helping to cut import costs and provide secure employment in rural areas. However, the country’s goal of food self-sufficiency still appears some way off.

Latest News : Algeria Sees Huge Potential For Vietnamese Farm Produce
HANOI, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Algeria is seen as a huge potential market for Vietnamese agricultural exports since almost all key farm products shipped are not grown in the African country, Vietnam news agency quoted Commercial Counsellor in Algeria Nguyen Van Mui as saying Wednesday.

Latest News : Algeria Said to Have Formed Team for Talks to Acquire Orascom Telecom Unit
Algeria’s government has told Orascom Telecom Holding SAE that it has formed a group to negotiate the possible purchase of the company’s unit in the country, a person familiar with the matter said.

Latest News : Algeria Appoints Company to Value Orascom Telecom Unit, Al Khabar Reports
Algeria’s government appointed a company to assess the value the local unit of Orascom Telecom Holding SAE as part of its plan to acquire it, Al Khabar newspaper reported, citing a senior government official it didn’t identify.

Watch Soccer Algeria vs Tanzania 5:00 p.m. ET 9/3 via Live Stream Online (Free Online Video)
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Algeria 1-1 Tanzania: Taifa Stars Surprise Then Survive In Blida
A thunderous first half free kick from Idrisa Rajabu and an outstanding second half display from goalkeeper Chabane Hassan has given the Taifa Stars a dream start to their 2012 AFCON qualifying campaign.

Algeria
In the past decade, Africa’s second-largest nation has been defined by greater stability and a drive for economic diversification.

Algeria killings cast light on Qaeda extortion racket
BAGHLIA, Algeria (Reuters) - A series of murders in the mountains east of Algiers this month is a demonstration of force by al Qaeda's north Africa arm to ensure danger money from local farmers keeps flowing into its coffers, residents say.

Algeria arrests seven Libyans on al-Qaeda charges
Algiers - Seven Libyans have been arrested in Algeria on suspicion of belonging to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Algerian media reported Tuesday.

4 killed in Algeria suicide attack, 20 wounded
ALGIERS, Algeria - An Algerian security official says a suicide attack on a military convoy in the north of the country killed at least four people and wounded 20.

Algeria Sees Djezzy Purchase from Orascom Telecom This Year, Minister Says
The Algerian government expects to buy Orascom Telecom Holding SAE’s unit in the country by the end of the year, Communications Minister Moussa Benhammadi said.

CSKA Sofia sign Algeria keeper Mbolhi on loan
CSKA Sofia signed Algeria goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi on loan from city rivals Slavia on Tuesday.

Two killed in Algeria suicide bombing - sources
Two people were killed and several wounded in Algeria Wednesday when a suicide bomber drove a vehicle packed with explosives into a military convoy a newspaper and a local resident said.

Two killed in Algeria suicide bombing -- sources
Source: Reuters ALGIERS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and several wounded in Algeria on Wednesday when a suicide bomber drove a vehicle packed with explosives into a military convoy, a newspaper and a ...

Financial Services
Algeria’s financial system was largely insulated from the global downturn, with public banks holding more than 85% of assets and receipts from the oil and gas industry providing a vital cushion.

Giants begin journey to 2012
Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia will get their qualifying campaigns underway with easy home games, while Congo DR and Senegal will collide in the pick of the weekend’s fixtures.

Europa League - CSKA Sofia sign Algeria keeper
CSKA Sofia signed Algeria goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi on loan from city rivals Slavia.

Seven Libyan Al Qaeda suspects held in Algeria
Seven Libyans have been arrested in Algeria on suspicion of belonging to Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Algerian media reported yesterday. The detainees were arrested by security forces 15 days ago and have since been held for questioning, according to a report in the El Khabar daily.

Algeria supplies aid to Mauritania's flood victims
Nouakchott - Algeria sent some 60 tons of humanitarian aid to neighbouring Mauritania in renewed efforts to help flood victims, officials said Saturday.

Algeria arrests seven Libyans over al-Qaida suspicions
Algerian security forces have arrested seven Libyans on suspicion of links to al-Qaida's North African wing, local el-Khabar newspaper reported Tuesday.

KBC News
Algeria's JS Kabylie are the first team to earn a semi-final spot in this year's African Champions League after a 1-1 draw with Egypt's Al Ahly.

Trans-Sahara gas pipeline 'in trouble'
ALGIERS, Algeria, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Algeria's recent invitation to India to join the $13 billion, delay-plagued Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline project is an indirect acknowledgment the project's in "deep trouble," an African business website says. Algeria - Africa - Business - Government - Reuters

Suicide Attack on Algerian Military Convoy Leaves Four Dead, PTI Reports
An Algeria security official said at least four people were killed and 20 wounded in a suicide attack on a military convoy in the country’s north, Press Trust of India reported.

FEATURE-Algeria killings cast light on Qaeda extortion racket
Source: Reuters * Farmers say they pay 10 pct of their incomes to al Qaeda * Town is full of al Qaeda agents, farmers know them * Government tightens access to urban centres By Lamine Chikhi BAGHLIA, Algeria ...

2012 AFCON Qualifying Preview: Algeria - Tanzania
The 2010 World Cup participants are not in good shape. In fact, ever since they beat Egypt in Sudan, it’s all been downhill for the Desert Foxes. Prior to their 2-1 loss to Gabon in a recent friendly, they had only scored one measly goal in their last seven games.

Algeria killings cast light on Qaeda extortion racket
By Lamine Chikhi

Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline 'in Trouble'
Algeria's recent invitation to India to join the $13 billion, delay-plagued Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline project is an indirect acknowledgment the project's in "deep trouble," an African business Web site says.

France leads charge against African al-Qaida
ALGIERS, Algeria, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Ten militants were killed in what appears to be a mushrooming offensive by regional powers, backed by French military muscle, to hammer al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb once and for all. Algeria - Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb - Al-Qaeda - Africa - AQIM

Algeria’s Merbai is winner of Dubai Quran award
DUBAI — Algerian contestant Mohamed Irchad Merbai won the top position and the Dh250,000 prize money in the 14th session of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, pushing Bangladeshi Maswoud Ridwan and Bahraini Mesab Essa to second and third spots respectively.

Rangers Bougherra relieved transfer window closed
Arsenal Rangers Madjid Bougherra claims he is happy to still be a Rangers player, now that the transfer window has ended. The Algeria international was strongly linked with a number of clubs over the past few months, with a switch to the Premier League regularly touted. Arsenal were just one of the teams reported to be keen on the former Charlton and Sheffield Wednesday centre-half. The 27-year ...

Frankfurt loans Bellaid to Sedan-Ardennes
Eintracht Frankfurt is sending Algeria defender Habib Bellaid on loan to Sedan-Ardennes of the French second division. The German club says that the 24-year-old was loaned out until the end of this season. Bellaid has played 22 Bundesliga matches.

France charging against African al-Qaida
Algiers, Algeria (UPI) Aug 31, 2010 Ten militants were killed in what appears to be a mushrooming offensive by regional powers, backed by French military muscle, to hammer al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb once and for all. Fighting in the rugged Kabyle region east of Algiers, long considered an AQIM haven, followed military operations by Mauritanian Special Forces, backed by French commandos, in ...

AMR, Excel Maritime, Harley-Davidson, National Fuel: U.S. Equity Preview
Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading on Sept. 7. Stock symbols are in parentheses.

Obama's Post-Iraq World
America downsizes its ambition in an age without surrender ceremonies.

BUY OR SELL-Should you buy Vimpelcom ahead of Africa foray?
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Is a Wide-Ranging Deal Between BP and Its Russian Partner in the Cards?
It wasnt long ago that BP's Russian joint venture was a major headache, with the two sides sparring over management of the operation. Now, TNK-BP, as the venture is known, could help cure what ails the U.K. oil giant.

Thank Heavens for Faw-he's grand entrance
SOCCER/TV VIEW:Bill had his calculator out, figuring that 22 points would do the job, writesMARY HANNIGAN

Two killed, nine injured in Algeria suicide bombing
Algiers - Two Algerian soldiers were killed and nine were injured Wednesday in a terrorist attack targeting a military patrol, the online edition of the daily El Watan reported, citing security officials.

AFCON 2012 Qualifiers: Tanzania Coach Jan Poulsen Drops Big Stars Ahead Of Algeria Clash
Taifa Stars coach Jan Poulsen has dropped ace striker Jerson Tegete among other stars ahead of their African Nations Cup qualifier against Algeria. The Young Africans goal-poacher, who has been regular in national team since 2007, was among seven players dropped by the Danish tactician.

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Ghana, 32 in the FIFA ranking, goes through to the next round with Germany, leap-frogging over Serbia (15) and Australia (20) to play the USA and England, respectively. Drama in Group C, where the USA’s last-minute goal against Algeria sent Slovenia crashing out.

Aldo's global footprint
Canadian shoppers are familiar with Aldo shoes. But few realize that this Montreal-based retailer has quietly built an empire that spans 1,500 stores in 55 countries.

Kabylie earn semi-final berth
Algeria's JS Kabylie draw 1-1 with Egypt's Al Ahly to earn semi-final spot in the African Champions league.

Ten bee-utiful years of great TIFF buzz
The world was very different 10 years ago, when Star movie critic Peter Howell began surveying fest-goers for their hot TIFF film picks.

FIFA panel hails Rooney finals display
Despite coming under fierce criticism for failing to set the World Cup alight, Wayne Rooney has received a commendation from FIFA for his performances in South Africa, and was named as one of England's three best players at the tournament.

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2012 AFCON Qualifying Preview: Tunisia - Malawi
After getting their qualifying campaign off to the worst possible start, a shock 1-0 home loss to Botswana which they blamed on a lack of physical and mental preparation, the Tunisians responded by defeating Chad 3-1 in N’Djamena.

NO MARGIN FOR ERROR
ENGLAND kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign tomorrow morning (Singapore time) when they host Bulgaria at Wembley.

Karl Grossman: Hurricane Earl ... and Floating Nuclear Plants
Russia recently launched the first of what it says will be many floating nuclear plants that it will moor off its coastline and sell to nations around the world.

THE INSIDE EDGE
The tourism sector accounted for nearly one-fifth of Jordan’s GDP in 2009, and employs about 18.9% of the working population.

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