Aug 27, 2000

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Benbitour has resignedtogether with his eight-month-old cabinet. Algerian President AbdelazizBouteflika immediately replaced Benbitour with his chief of staff and formerjustice minister Ali Benflis.

Sep 05, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria's military has launched what is being described as amajor operation to flush out insurgents near the Moroccan border.

Sep 07, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria reports gains in its military offensive againstIslamic insurgents.

Oct 23, 2000

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria continues to open up to the West as the NorthAfrican country has signed a series of agreements with Canada worth $700million.