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Untiring protesters come up against immovable elite in Algeria

Algeria's unpopular presidential election was meant to reset the country's politics after months of crisis, but it exposed a rigid system determined to perpetuate itself, analysts say. "You get the impression of two parallel Algerias: a ruling class which congratulates itself on organising...

Christmas mayhem feared as French transport strike continues

France reeled under a crippling public transport strike for a 10th day Saturday aimed at forcing the government to scrap a pension revamp, as fears grew of travel mayhem during Christmas. Train traffic was severely disrupted with only one out four high speed long-distance trains and three...

House committee to take historic vote on Trump impeachment

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to approve articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Friday after abruptly shutting down a 14-hour session late Thursday following a marathon slog through Republican amendments aimed at killing the charges. Approval of the two...

Libya reopens Mitiga airport after 3 months of closure

An international airport in Libya’s capital Tripoli -- which was closed three month ago due to airstrikes by forces loyal to East Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar -- has been reopened on Thursday. Several airlines announced that they will start operating flights from Mitiga...