Ministry of Culture and Arts notifies cinemas in Algiers, Oran and Constantine to 'immediately' pull movie, doesn't explain directive

Algerian-backed Polisario Front claims right to self-determination over disputed territory that Israel recognized as under Moroccan control this week

Assessed damage is $15 million, but pledges are already above $45 million; afraid Ramallah will pocket the leftover money, some Palestinians call for transparency mechanism

League affirms the 'centrality of the Palestinian cause and our absolute support for the Palestinian people's inalienable rights'

Kings, emirs, presidents and prime ministers are discussing various thorny issues including 'tensions and crises' in the region

Algiers hails event as reunion for Arab world, yet key leaders Morocco, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain will be absent from summit

Palestinian factions have been at odds since Hams won 2006 elections, which were never recognized by the international community, and later ousted Fatah from Gaza Strip

Speaking to reporters during a visit to Algeria, French president acknowledges that an agreement 'does not settle everything,' but insists it would be 'useful'

Top US envoy arrives after trip to country's arch-rival Morocco, which normalized ties with Israel under a deal that sparked renewed tensions over disputed Western Sahara

Social media users share images of Israeli flag blacked out on Nawaf Al-Temyat's shirt ; 3 Algerian players refuse to play due to involvement of Israeli manager