Al-Qaeda's Droukdel makes new bid to defend killing of civilians
24/09/2008
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb leader Abdelmalek Droukdel issued a new audio message in which he attempts to explain the massive losses of civilian life caused by his group's attacks.Continue...
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Tunis seminar targets extremism on Arab satellite channels
24/09/2008
Maghreb journalists and media experts gathered in Tunis for a forum on TV's role in spreading religious extremism. One hot-button issue was the influence of Qatari television channel Al Jazeera.Continue...
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Summer heat helps Tunisians enjoy Ramadan nights
24/09/2008
Tunisians spend most Ramadan nights in cafés or city festivals enjoying spiritual music. Others prefer to go shopping or to watch TV.Continue...
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US, Maghreb countries to hold anti-terror meeting in New York
24/09/2008
Foreign ministers of Maghreb countries will meet with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York...Continue...
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Spain to extradite Moroccan terror suspect
24/09/2008
A Spanish court on Tuesday (September 23rd) ordered the temporary extradition of suspected 2004 Madrid bomber Hassan El-Haski to Morocco, where he wi...Continue...
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Information from repentant terrorist leads to more Algerian arrests
24/09/2008
Intelligence provided by a repentant terrorist helped Algerian security forces dismantle a terrorist support network extending from Tlemcen to Oran,...Continue...
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Transparency International reports serious corruption problems in Maghreb
24/09/2008
The 2008 Corruption Perception Index released by Transparency International on Tuesday (September 23rd) found serious corruption problems in Tunisia,...Continue...
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Tizi-Ouzou to host Amazigh World Congress
24/09/2008
The fifth Amazigh World Congress (CMA) will begin October 31st, organisers announced Tuesday (September 23rd) in the Algerian host city of Tizi-Ouzou...Continue...
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Egypt's Asec to build $600m cement plant in Algeria
24/09/2008
Egyptian cement manufacturer Asec plans to finish construction on a $600m cement plant in the Djefla province of Algeria within three years, local pr...Continue...
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Morocco's central bank raises key interest rate to 3.5%
24/09/2008
In a move reflecting Morocco's growing concerns over short-term inflation, the central bank raised the benchmark interest rate to 3.5% on Tuesday (Se...Continue...
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Scottish, Australian companies awarded oil deals in Tunisia
24/09/2008
Scotland's Production Services Network signed a "multi-million-dollar" deal to upgrade offshore platforms and increase production volumes from the As...Continue...
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Moroccan film "Goodbye Mothers" in running for Oscar
24/09/2008
Moroccan film "Goodbye Mothers" was selected to compete in the category of Best Foreign Language Film at the 2009 Oscars, the Moroccan Cinematographi...Continue...
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French coach Simondi wants compensation from ES Setif
24/09/2008
Fired ES Setif coach Bernard Simondi filed a complaint with the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) on Tuesday (September 23rd) to demand compensation...Continue...
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Algeria's Saadane announces squad for Liberia qualifier
24/09/2008
Algerian national coach Rabah Saadane called up 24 players to begin practice October 6th in Algiers for the Africa/World Cup qualifier against Liberi...Continue...
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AMV Shamrock-Rallye du Maroc ends second stage
24/09/2008
French racers Jean-Louis Schlesser and Arnaud Debron won the second stage of the AMV Shamrock-Rallye du Maroc on Tuesday (September 23rd), 4 minutes...Continue...
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