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1. High School Diploma Evaluation November 04, 2009 A high school diploma evaluation from a foreign credential evaluation service is required for admission to a college or university in the United States. The following are some of the High School Diplomas and Certificates from foreign countries that can be evaluated as the equivalent of graduation from a high school in the United States. The list is not exhaustive and there could be other qualifications in these countries that are also equivalent to US high school graduation. Afghanistan: Baccaluria Albania: Maturity Certificate (Deftese Pjekurie) Algeria: Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement ... (read more) Author: Joseph Carter II

2. Confessions Of A Lapsed Islamist September 30, 2009 Is Islamism, Islam ? I define Islamism as the twentieth century political movement to instill “Islamic” governments in Muslim countries. The intellectual architects of this movement were Sayyid Qutb, Maududi, Ayatollah Khomeini and Hassan al-Turabi, amongst others. They have formed the political and governance template for movements in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Turkey, Palestine, Somali, Sudan and Pakistan. The Islamist movements begin with a small, religiously purified elite of the wider group of believers that are welded into a group that form the nucleus for political and community acti... (read more) Author: William Doyle

3. The Case Of The Arctic Sea September 18, 2009 The Case Of The Arctic Sea Don’t you find the case of the Arctic Sea, the 4,000-ton cargo ship that was hijacked as it rounded the north-west coast of France, curious? We have a Maltese registered ship, crewed by 15 Russians that sailed from Finland with a cargo of timber worth £1.1 million bound for the Algerian port of Bejaia. It seems to have been hijacked on 24 July by a small group of armed Estonians, Latvians and Russians who, according to the police in Finland, threatened to blow the ship up unless a ransom was paid. Although the ship was tracked continuously by maritime ... (read more) Author: Brian MacDonald

4. Morocco Vacations Guide July 27, 2009 Morocco is a place where sand embraces the sea and snow. The charismatic beauty of the place is such that it lures visitors from around the world. The southern coast of Morocco converges in the Western Sahara whereas its northern sides are enveloped by the bedazzling snow capped Atlas Mountains. The Atlas Mountains not just add to the scenic splendor of the place but also safeguard it against its hostile neighbor, Algeria. The area between the mountains and Morocco’s Atlantic coast is covered with fertile plains. Beautiful gorges venturing into the sand and stony wastes of Sahara desert can be... (read more) Author: Paul Taylor King

5. Morocco Vacations Exposed July 27, 2009 Morocco kisses the Sahara on its southern coast while it hugs the Atlas Mountains on its northern region. The beauty and splendor of the Atlas Mountains is without doubt spellbinding. Other than making the setting of Morocco beautiful, this mountain range also protects it from Algeria. In addition to these natural scenes, you will also come across great plain lands which stretch between the mountains and Morocco’s Atlantic coast. The best time of the year for a morocco vacation is spring and autumn. During your Morocco vacation you will love to discover the great cites which are brimming ... (read more) Author: Paul Taylor King

6. Beijing Vows to Protect Chinese in Africa From al-Qaida Threat July 14, 2009 China says it will protect its citizens in Africa, after a report that al-Qaida is vowing to avenge Uighur deaths in Xinjiang. Beijing also says it will stay in close communication and cooperation with neighboring countries that have Uighur communities, including Pakistan.Algerians women shop is a Chinese clothing store in a main street in Algiers (2006 File)A London risk analysis firm says Al Qaida's North African wing, Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, vows to target the 50,000 Chinese workers in Algeria and elsewhere in Africa. Risk analysis firm Stirling Assynt says recent protests and the ... (read more)

7. Mali Army Attacks Suspected al-Qaida Militants June 17, 2009 Security forces in Mali have attacked a group of suspected al-Qaida militants at their base near the country's northern border with Algeria. Malian army Colonel Modibo Ndiaye told VOA French to Africa service that at least 17 suspects were killed during Tuesday's raid.The operation took place near the town of Timetrine, located about 400 kilometers north of Timbuktu. It followed the killing of a senior intelligence officer investigating the group al-Qaida of the Islamic Maghreb. The group said it killed a British hostage, Edwin Dyer, on May 31. ... (read more)

8. French Court Turns Away Veterans Plea for Compensation May 22, 2009 A French appeals court has rejected demands by military veterans for millions of dollars in compensation for illnesses allegedly contracted during 30 years of nuclear testing in Algeria and French Polynesia. Still, the French government is preparing draft legislation to compensate some nuclear testing victims.The court case is just one in a series of long-running complaints that French nuclear testing between the 1960s and the 1990s sickened many people. The latest case involves a dozen French veterans who claim the cancers they subsequently fell ill to are linked to radiation exposure from th... (read more)

9. International Experts: Al-Qaida Facing Crisis in North Africa April 30, 2009 International experts on al-Qaida say the terrorist movement is facing a crisis in North Africa, where it once hoped to build a regional network. They say only about 500 Islamist fighters remain in al-Qaida's North African base of Algeria, down from more than 10,000 in the country in the mid-1990s.  French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu says since the 1990s al-Qaida has been trying to use Algeria as a base to set up a North African network. But he says al-Qaida failed to achieve its goal because Algerian Islamists were more focused on fighting Algeria's military rulers, who canceled 1992 e... (read more)

10. Where can I travel in Tunisia? April 24, 2009 Tunisia is a rich North African country and though being this area’s smallest country, Tunisia has overwhelmingly diverse attractions. She is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast and lies to the immediate south of Italy and Malta. Arabic is the official language of the slightly over 10 million Tunisians most of whom are Muslims. Air transport to Tunisia is swift and convenient, with the country served by a number of international airports. The Carthage International Airport in the capital Tunis, the Skanes Airport in Monastir and the Nefta airport in Tozeur are the major ter... (read more) Author: Amar Shah

11. Algeria's Bouteflika Sworn in for Third Term April 19, 2009 Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, seen as he is sworn in, 19 April 2009Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was sworn in Sunday for a third term in office, promising to continue his policy of national reconciliation. In a speech after taking the oath of office, Mr. Bouteflika expressed hope that the reconciliation process will bring peace to a country torn by an Islamist insurgency. Mr. Bouteflika won the presidential election held earlier this month with more than 90 percent of the vote. But two of Algeria's major opposition parties boycotted the polls to protest a change in t... (read more)

12. US Envoy Mitchell in Algeria April 14, 2009 Algerian Pres. Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) talks with U.S. special ME envoy George Mitchell (L) during their meeting in Algiers, 14 Apr 2009U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell is in Algeria for talks with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on ways to resolve Israeli-Palestinian violence.  President Bouteflika said it was an "excellent idea" for Mitchell to include North African leaders in consultations on the way forward in the Middle East.President Barack Obama's special envoy arrived in Algeria on Tuesday after stopping in Morocco. After meeting with President Bouteflika, Mitchell told rep... (read more)

13. Algeria's Bouteflika Wins Re-Election April 10, 2009 Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been re-elected in a vote boycotted by some opposition parties who were upset by changes to the electoral law allowing him to run for a third consecutive term.Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (File)President Bouteflika won re-election with more than 90 percent of votes cast. But as he had little serious competition, the bigger question in this election was how many of Algeria's 20 million registered voters would show up.The president campaigned hard, urging people to vote even if they voted against him, hoping a big turnout would validate his ... (read more)

14. Algerians Vote in Elections Boycotted by Opposition Groups April 09, 2009 Woman walks past voting center in Algiers as students queue to vote in presidential election, 09 Apr 2009Algerians voted Thursday in elections that some opposition parties were boycotting because of changes to the constitution allowing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a third term. Though President Bouteflika is facing little serious opposition, he has campaigned hard for this vote hoping for a big turn-out to validate efforts at national reconciliation and economic reconstruction.His final campaign speech focused on national security in the face of a simmering Islamic insurgency. Bu... (read more)

15. Algerian Opposition Groups Boycotting Presidential Vote April 08, 2009 Algerians go to the polls on Thursday to cast their ballots in a presidential election. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is running for re-election in a vote that some opposition parties are boycotting.Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (file photo)President Bouteflika has been the leading candidate since the constitution was changed to allow him to stand for a third consecutive five-year term.While officially running as an independent, he has been endorsed by Algeria's three largest political parties, which together control more than 80 percent of the seats in parliament.First elected in 1... (read more)

16. France to Compensate Victims of Nuclear Tests March 24, 2009 A 1971 French nuclear test in Muroroa AtollThe French government has agreed for the first time to compensate people with health problems associated with decades of nuclear tests in Algeria and the South Pacific. While the move marks a watershed, victims' association are pushing for more.After years of refusing to compensate victims affected by nearly 50 years of nuclear testing in the Sahara Desert in Algeria and in French Polynesia, France has bowed to decades of pressure to do so.French Defense Minister Herve Morin told reporters the government would earmark about $13.5 million to compensat... (read more)

17. Where can I travel in Algeria? March 20, 2009 Even with the extensive Sahara, Algeria will surprise you with the lush green meadows, great cities, stunning harbors and a general appeal that is quite rare on this side of the Sahara. Located in North Africa, Algeria is the largest country of the Mediterranean Sea, the second largest in Africa and bordering Tunisia, Libya, Niger and Mali among others. With a large Berber and French influence, Algeria has a population of slightly over 33 million Arabic speaking people. Getting to Algeria is facilitated by swift air transport. The country’s major airports include Algiers (ALG) (Houari Bo... (read more) Author: Amar Shah

18. Algiers to Host 2nd Pan-African Culture Festival February 17, 2009  Algeria is preparing to host the second Pan-African Culture Festival, and the first in 40 years. The event hopes to draw hundreds of thousands of people to Algiers this July to celebrate Africa's artistic renaissance.Khalida Toumi was a young girl in 1969 when her hometown, Algiers was briefly transformed into the continent's culture capital. That first Pan-African Culture Festival made a lasting impression. Today, as Algeria's culture minister, she is organizing a re-creation of that magnificent event in cooperation with the African Union.Toumi says those heady days of liberation hav... (read more)

19. Boil the mixture until it barely comes to a boil and turn off the heat immediately! December 11, 2008 Couscous is a dish of spherical granules made from semolina wheat. It originated from North Africa and has spread to the Middle East and certain parts of Europe, such as France and Spain. Nowadays, couscous is considered a staple in Algeria, Libya and Tunisia. The traditional preparation of couscous involves many laborious processes and is very time-consuming. However, there are already several brands of instant couscous that only need to be boiled in water or stock before being eaten, for more details visit to www.chicken-wing-cookbook.com not unlike pasta. Being low in fat, it’s a healt... (read more) Author: Manish Kr Bansal 1

20. How to choose Genuine Berber Rugs, origin, clean, types, etc. Learn... November 26, 2008 Dear readers I am sure that you have always wondered what is the genuine Berber rugs, where are they originally from and what makes them unique and expensive and how can you make sure you get the genuine ones for the money you spend. Also, how can you get the cheapest ones online or in shops. I will address the above points one by one, and please feel free to contact me (http://www.berberosaharan.com) for any further questions you may have as I am an importer and online seller of these above carpets. Well! Berbers, originally called Imazighen, are the native people of North Africa (Algeria... (read more) Author: Hacene Baleh

21. The Absinthe of Little Paris August 26, 2008 According to some authorities, absinthe as a drink originated in Algeria, and French soldiers serving in the Franco-Algerian war (1830-47) introduced the green spirits to Paris upon their return from the North African country where the drink found strong favor along the boulevards. In time the spectacle of bearded men and demi-mondes dripping their absinthes became one of the sights of Paris. Naturally, so fashionable a Parisian drink was not long in finding its way to the Little Paris of North America— New Orleans. The drink, which was spelled “absinthe” in New Orleans liquor adver... (read more) Author: Sarah Martin

22. Twin Bombings Kill at Least 11 in Algeria August 20, 2008 Algerian state radio says twin car bombings have killed at least 11 people and wounded at least 31 in the eastern town of Bouira.Gendarmes stand at the site of a suicide bomb attack in Issers, 60 kms east of Algiers, 19 Aug 2008The report said Wednesday's explosions happened near a passenger bus at a hotel, and at the city's military headquarters, around 130 kilometers east of Algiers. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blasts, which came a day after a suicide car bombing killed 43 people in the northern town of Issers.It was one of the deadliest attacks in recent years in Alger... (read more)

23. Bomb At Algerian Police School Kills 43 August 19, 2008 Algeria's interior ministry says a suicide car bombing at a police training academy in the town of Issers, has caused more than 40 deaths. A ministry statement Tuesday said that 43 people were killed and 38 injured in the attack, which took place about 60 kilometers east of the capital, Algiers. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the blast. This is the latest in a series of attacks on police facilities in Algeria. At least eight people died and more than 20 were injured in two attacks on police earlier this month. The North African branch of al-Qaida has claimed responsibility for o... (read more)

24. Suicide Bombing Kills 8 in Algeria August 10, 2008 Algerian public radio says eight people have been killed by a suicide bombing in the country's east.Reports say the blast occurred late Saturday when a van full of explosives detonated outside a police station in the coastal town of Zemmouri. Nineteen others were wounded.No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.Last week, a bombing at a police station in another northern city wounded more than 20 people.The North African branch of al-Qaida, known as al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, said it was behind that blast.Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.... (read more)

25. Car Bomb Wounds 21 in Algeria August 03, 2008 Algerian authorities say a car bomb has exploded near a police station in northern Algeria wounding 21 people. The Interior Ministry says in a statement the blast occurred early this Sunday morning in Tizi Ouzou, the main town of Kabylie region. The city is located east of the capital, Algiers.   Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.  ... (read more)

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