Eleven militants and seven hostages were killed during a raid by Algerian special forces at an Algerian gas complex.
Algerian Military Allegedly Kills 34 Hostages, Including Americans, in Botched Helicopter Strike (Updates)
Algerian militants are claiming that as many as 34 hostages, including at least six foreigners, and 15 of their kidnappers were killed on Thursday in a helicopter attack undertaken by the Algerian military as the hostages were being moved to another location. A day earlier, 41 foreigners — including Norwegian,…
Libya Closing in on Muammar Qaddafi's Location
Deposed Libyan leader Col. Muammar Qaddafi is "believed to be hiding near the western town of Ghadames near the Algerian border under the protection of Tuareg tribesmen," according to a Libyan official. Very surprising news! We were guessing Cleveland.
Qaddafi's Wife, Three Children Flee to Algeria
The second wife and three children of deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi have fled to Algeria, making this the first news of the whereabouts of any Qaddafi family members since he was overrun last week. Libya wants them back.
Uprisings Continue Across the Middle East and North Africa
After killing protesters in their sleep, Bahrain's ruling monarchy says demonstrators can stay in Pearl roundabout and they've offered to hold talks with all opposition members. Yemen is still going off, and Human Rights Watch says 84 people have been killed in Libya over the last three days. Here's a look at what's…
Algerian Protesters Clash with Riot Police
Emboldened by the revolution in Egypt, thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Algiers today, and riot police have cordoned off the downtown area. Domino effect?
More People are Setting Themselves on Fire in North Africa
The turmoil in Tunisia can be traced to an unemployed man who set himself on fire last month in protest, and now more people across North Africa are doing the same. Today, two men set themselves on fire in Egypt.
How to Watch the World Cup at Work
Wow, did you guys catch that exhilarating 2-2 tie between the US and Slovenia? What a game! Wait… were you seriously working? Work is no excuse for not watching the World Cup. Here's how you do both.
