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UK arrests Algeria airlines crew member over trafficking

The already struggling Algerian airlines has been shaken by a new scandal after the UK police arrested a steward who is wanted for smuggling stolen goods, Algerian media reported. Laroussi Rabah an Air Algérie steward, was arrested by British police at London airport following a European arrest warrant issued against him by French justice. The […]

Haftar resigns temporarily from ALAF until December elections

The communication office of the General Khalifa Haftar has indicated that the Egypt-backed retired army commander has stepped down for three months until December 24; dates of the projected elections in war-plagued country. The office in a statement Wednesday said Haftar has appointed Chief of General Staff, Abdelrazik Al-Nathori to replace him from September 24 […]

Morocco, Israel kick off direct flights after resumption of ties

The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Morocco landed in Marrakesh on Sunday, marking the launch of non-stop flights between Morocco and Israel since they both agreed to resume diplomatic ties last December in a US-brokered deal. An Israir flight with about 100 passengers from Tel Aviv arrived in Marrakech Sunday noon, while another […]