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Algeria: Ennahar media group boss arrested on alleged corruption charges

Anis Rahmani, the powerful boss of Ennahar media group, has been hauled into custody after his arrest on corruption charges. Ennahar TV, known close to former regime of Abdelaziz Bouteflika and late Army Chief of Staff, Gaid Salah, confirmed Thursday Rahmani’s detention on Wednesday. “He was arrested by plain-clothes agents who took him to the […]

Unemployment and British youth: Thomas’ uphill battle

In London, unemployment is in news coverage every week. With 22 percent of the 16-25 years olds looking for a job in 2012, that is more than a million Britons. Meeting with Thomas, 24, Londoner just hired, after months on the dole. Leather jacket, charming smile, the ginger sits. Joyful even when he recalls these […]

Morocco captures fugitive wanted in UK

A 42-year-old man, wanted in the United Kingdom for a murder committed in Essex, has been arrested by Moroccan police. The announcement was made Wednesday by UK National Crime Agency (NCA). Nana Oppong was among 13 fugitives named in a National Crime Agency most wanted campaign last year. Nana Oppong was wanted by UK authorities […]