Algeria

Russian cargo ship sank in Mediterranean Sea with two crew missing, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russian military cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room explosion, with two crew members missing as rescue operations continue off Spanish coast.

24/12/2024

Freedom for Boualem Sansal: Writer, thinker, and bearer of the torches of light

Considering Sansal's prior stances against the Algerian regime, along with his pro-Israel views and his visit to Israel in 2014, the "recipe" for his persecution was complete.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
27/11/2024

'Long live Palestine,' man screams before murdering tourist in front of her children

The Algerian man reportedly slit the mother's throat, in front of her children, while yelling "Long live Palestine."

Judo’s Olympic betrayal: Forfeiting to avoid Israeli opponents

Exploring the troubling trend of athletes forfeiting matches to avoid Israeli judokas and how it undermines the core values of judo and the Olympics.

By PATRICK MASCOE
07/08/2024

IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in

The head of Israel's Olympic Committee Yael Arad branded it a "disgrace" and called for the North African delegation to be punished.

By REUTERS
29/07/2024

Algeria’s judoka Olympic competitor accused of avoiding competing with Israel

Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, 22, had been scheduled to compete in the -73kg category against Israel’s Tohar Butbul on Monday, but was found to weigh above the 73kg limit.

Algeria to propose UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'

The Algerian draft text uses the strongest Security Council language - it "decides that Israel, the occupying Power, shall immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in Rafah."

29/05/2024

Maurice El Medioni, Algerian Jewish pianist revered among Jews and Muslims, dies at 95

Maurice El Medioni, an Algerian Jewish pianist, created a lasting musical legacy blending eastern and western influences over a career spanning more than 70 years.

By JTA/CHRISTOPHER SILVER
02/04/2024

Israeli, Algerian lawmakers clash over denial of sexual violence on Oct. 7

"They went to a party and they were gang-raped, and kidnapped, and shot in the head," Farkash-Hacohen told Benhadida, to which she just shook her finger at the Israeli MK.

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