By Hana Saada

Algeria: president bouteflika’s brother, ex-intelligence chiefs and ex-defense minister given lengthy prison terms over conspiracy charges

ALGERIA - Following the two-day trial, the military court, located in Blida, South of the Algerian capital Algiers, announced its verdicts with respect to the unprecedented case for plotting against the Algerian Army and state, involving figureheads of the ruling elite, including the former President brother and Advisor, two former intelligence Chiefs and former Defense Minister.

By Javad Heirannia

Bolton's dismissal does not mean a drastic change in American policy towards Iran: Shireen Hunter

TEHRAN - Shireen Tahmaasb Hunter, a professor of political science at Georgetown University, tells the Tehran Times that “Bolton's dismissal by itself alone does not mean a drastic change in American policy towards Iran.”

Iranian ambassador submits credentials to Algerian interim president

TEHRAN – Iran’s newly-appointed plenipotentiary ambassador to Algeria has submitted his credentials to Algerian interim president Abdelkader Bensalah.

At least 8 Arab League members support Syria's return to organization: source

BRUSSELS - Lebanon, Algeria, Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan,Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates would welcome Syria returning to the Arab League, a source in Brussels told Sputnik Tuesday.

Algerians keen on continuing collaboration with Iran on cinema: cineaste 

TEHRAN – Danesh Eqbashavi, an Iranian cineaste who is collaborating on the film project “Ahmed Bey”, a co-production between Iran and Algeria, has said that Algerians are eager for cooperation to continue with other projects.

Carlos Queiroz close to joining Algeria: report

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz’s contract has expired with Iran national football team on July 31 and he has reached an agreement with Algerian Football Federation (FAF) to take charge of the African team sports.orange.fr reported.

Algerian federation denies Carlos Queiroz link

TEHRAN - The president of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Kheïreddine Zetchi, said he has not contacted Iran current coach Carlos Queiroz.

Algerian Workers’ Party: Iran not enemy of Arabs

TEHRAN – The Workers’ Party of Algeria has condemned the Arab League’s anti-Iran statement, saying Iran is not the enemy of Arabs, but imperialism and the Zionist regime are the enemies of the region’s nations.

Iran sympathizes with victims of Algeria air crash

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry has extended condolences to the Algerian government over the deadly crash of an Algerian military plane in that country's Blida Province, IRNA reported.

Iran beat Algeria in pre-World Cup friendly

TEHRAN – Four days after a 1-0 loss to Tunisia in Rades, Team Melli defeated Algeria 2-1 in Graz, Austria on Tuesday.

Iran, Algeria friendly confirmed at UPC-Arena

Iran national football team will face Algeria on March 27 at the UPC-Arena in Graz, Austria.

Iran, Algeria friendly match confirmed

Iran national football team will face African powerhouse Algeria on March 27 in the Austrian capital of Vienna, an Iran Football Federation’s official said.

Iran to play Algeria in March

Iran national football team will play a friendly match with Algeria in March, according to Hakim Medane, Algerian FA executive committee member.

Iran congratulates appointment of Algerian PM

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri on Sunday congratulated the appointment of Ahmed Ouyahia as the prime minister of Algeria.

Iran praises Algeria’s stance on global issues

TEHRAN – Visiting Iranian parliamentary delegation in a meeting with Vice Chairman of Algeria People's National Assembly Boudaoud Abdel Yaminspeaker stressed expansion of bilateral ties on Friday.

FIVB Men's U23 World Championship: Iran beat Algeria

Algeria stunned Iran to take the first set, but the Asian side pulled together to take the next four for a 4-1 (16-18, 15-8, 15-7, 15-12) win in an hour and seven minutes Sunday, that theoretically still keeps them alive in the race for a ticket to the semifinals of the 2017 FIVB Men's U23 World Championship.

Zarif calls on Arab states to avoid tension

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was on tour of North Africa, has expressed concerns over the conflicts among Arab countries, calling on them to avoid tension.

Iran, Algeria follow similar policies in the world: Zarif

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Iran and Algeria are following similar policies in the international scene, IRNA reported.

Iranian, Algerian culture ministers meet in Algiers 

TEHRAN – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Reza Salehi-Amiri met Algerian Culture Minister Azzedine Mihoubi in Algiers on Monday 

Iranian culture minister to visit Algeria, Tunisia 

TEHRAN – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Reza Salehi-Amiri left Tehran on Sunday morning to visit Algeria and Tunisia.

Carlos Queiroz linked with Algeria: report

Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz is a candidate to take charge of Algeria, according to competition.dz.

Iranian carmaker to commission assembly unit in Algeria next March

The car assembly unit of the Iranian brand "Saipa" which will be built in the industrial zone of Frenda (Tiaret) will enter production phase next March, the prefecture said Tuesday.

Iran-Hungary joint economic committee meeting slated for mid-Feb.

TEHRAN – Iran and Hungary plan to hold a joint economic committee meeting by the end of the next Iranian calendar month (February 17) to further expand economic relations between the two countries, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Iran’s library to host Algerian Cultural Festival next week 

TEHRAN -- The Iran National Library and Archives (INLA) will be hosting the Algerian Cultural Festival opening on December 13.

Algerian ambassador: Iranian firms are welcome in Algeria

TEHRAN – Algerian Ambassador to Tehran Abdel Moneim Ahryz has said that Iranian firms are welcome in Algeria.

Algeria lauds Iran’s medical achievements, calls for increased co-op

TEHRAN — The speaker of Algerian National People's Assembly has lauded Iran’s medical accomplishments, calling for greater cooperation between the two countries, IRNA news agency reported.

Iran ready to offer power plant construction, maintenance services to Algeria

TEHRAN – Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian expressed the country’s readiness in offering power plant construction, maintenance and repair services to Algeria, IRNA reported.

Algeria Football Federation denies Queiroz approach

Algerian Football Federation has denied any attempt to hire Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz on Friday.