Two Algerian former ministers have gone on trial on serious corruption charges, according to lawyers. The case involves former Minister of Industry Mohamed Benmeradi, former Minister for Privatization and Investment Promotion, Abdelhamid Temmar, and six other defendants. Shortly after the start of their trial, Benmeradi’s lawyers requested to postpone the session until September 26, stating they required time to review the file more carefully and prepare the pleas.
Two Algerian nationals have been fatally stabbed in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, by a fellow compatriot as they were there to perform Umrah, lesser pilgrimage. The shocking murder took place.