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Pro-poll regime trolls counter Algeria protest activists

Social networks set alight the months-long protest movement against Algeria's establishment, but as a contentious presidential poll looms, bots and trolls are staging an online comeback to bolster the regime. The protests which erupted in February forced the resignation of veteran president...

Turkey, Libya maritime deal sent to UN: Erdogan

Turkey’s maritime boundary delimitation agreement with Libya was sent to the United Nations, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Erdogan said the deal -- already signed by the president -- was ratified by the parliament and published on Saturday’s Official Gazette,...

Seven protesters dead after armed attack in Baghdad: medics, police

At least seven demonstrators were shot dead in Baghdad late Friday after unidentified men attacked a building near the Iraqi capital's main protest camp, medical and security sources told AFP. Protesters had feared possible violence since Thursday, when thousands of supporters of the...

Tunisian premier-designate vows to form ‘harmonious’ government

Tunisia's Prime Minister-designate Habib Jemli has pledged to form a “harmonious” coalition government in line with the aspirations of the people. The Tunisian people "want those parties [in the government] to meet their expectations in the areas of employment, local and regional...