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Algiers court jails Guantanamo inmate who won't go home (AFP) 20091129181654
AFP - An Algiers court on Sunday sentenced an Algerian Guantanamo inmate who refuses to be sent home to 20 years in prison for belonging to an "overseas terrorist group," the APS news agency reported.
Source: Yahoo! News: World News   Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

Algeria gas leak blast kills three (AFP) 20090426081709
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/world/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090426/wl_africa_afp/algeriablast"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/afp/20090426/capt.photo_1240744551850-1-0.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=XocSqzXCdyZOKFaFWeptlQ--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="An Algerian policeman stands guard southeast of Algiers, 2007. Three people were killed and another 12 injured by a gas leak which caused an explosion in an apartment block in eastern Algeria.(AFP/File/Fethi Belaid)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Three people were killed and another 12 injured by a gas leak which caused an explosion in an apartment block in eastern Algeria, the Algerian agency APS reported Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Source: Yahoo! News: World News   Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

Policeman takes prosecutor hostage (Reuters) 20081222082641
Reuters - An Algerian policeman, angered at his brother's conviction in a drugs case, briefly took the deputy chief prosecutor hostage at gunpoint in court, state news agency APS reported.
Source: Yahoo! News: Odd News   Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

Algeria seeks huge hike in defence spending: report (AFP) 20080913181614
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/world/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080913/wl_africa_afp/algeriabudgetdefence"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080913/capt.cps.nou13.130908233739.photo00.photo.default-512x337.jpg?x=130&y=85&q=85&sig=IyeSr_gAxx_inrTv5hs7KQ--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="An Algerian policeman stands guard as security forces block the road to Lakhdaria, where a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-packed truck into an Algerian barracks in 2007. Oil and gas-rich Algeria, which has faced an increased in attacks by Islamic radicals, is to increase its defence budget by more than 10 percent to 3.82 billion euros (5.45 billion dollars), the state APS news agency said.(AFP/File/Fethi Belaid)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Oil and gas-rich Algeria, which has faced an increased in attacks by Islamic radicals, is to increase its defence budget by more than 10 percent to 3.82 billion euros (5.45 billion dollars), the state APS news agency said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Source: Yahoo! News: World News   Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

Mali officials and Tuareg rebels hold talks in Algiers: report (AFP) 20080829181619
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/world/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080829/wl_africa_afp/algeriamalirebelspeace"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080829/capt.cps.nlb43.290808214638.photo00.photo.default-362x512.jpg?x=91&y=130&q=85&sig=NRolYfFdF5Lg8Rp_7eodmg--" align="left" height="130" width="91" alt="A Malian soldier displays his weapon in the northeastern Malian town of Kidal in 2006. Malian officials and Tuareg rebels agreed Friday in Algiers to begin implementing a recently-signed peace accord and to resume peace talks in early September, APS said.(AFP/File/Kambou Sia)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Malian officials and Tuareg rebels agreed Friday in Algiers to begin implementing a recently-signed peace accord and to resume peace talks in early September, APS said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Source: Yahoo! News: World News   Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

Double car bombing in Algeria kills 11 20080820071634
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Two car bombs in Algeria killed at least 11 people on Wednesday, the day after an attack that left 43 dead at a military academy, the Algerian press agency APS said quoting the Interior Ministry. <p><a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/worldNews?a=DTBPOh"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/worldNews?i=DTBPOh" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=LL9FCK"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=LL9FCK" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=VAbkOk"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=VAbkOk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=PR05Nk"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=PR05Nk" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/worldNews/~4/369760299" height="1" width="1"/>
Source: Reuters: International News   All rights reserved. Users may download and print extracts of content from this website for their own personal and non-commercial use only. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. © Reuters 2008

Algeria suicide bomb kills 8-news agency 20080810071622
ALGIERS (Reuters) - A suicide bombing killed eight people east of Algiers late on Saturday, OPEC member Algeria's official APS news agency reported on Sunday. <p><a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/worldNews?a=OjKlTv"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/worldNews?i=OjKlTv" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=BKnPmK"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=BKnPmK" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=Vqa2hk"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=Vqa2hk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?a=lKX8ok"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/worldNews?i=lKX8ok" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/worldNews/~4/360932911" height="1" width="1"/>
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Algeria suicide bomb kills 8: news agency 20080810063941
ALGIERS, Aug 10 (Reuters): A suicide bombing killed eight people east of Algiers late on Saturday, Algeria's official APS news agency reported Sunday....<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/2420/><b>DAWN: Latest News</b></a>]
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Hiring Decisions at APS Defended 20080809074125
Hispanic school board members are defending Superintendent Winston Brooks' hiring choices, after some critics said he hadn't named enough minorities.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/18829/><b>Albuquerque Journal: Metro</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

21 injured including six police in Algeria car bomb attack: report (AFP) 20080803081614
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/world/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080803/wl_africa_afp/algeriaattacks"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080803/capt.cps.neg47.030808140512.photo00.photo.default-347x512.jpg?x=88&y=130&q=85&sig=v6MAAxghLRxfpIbD4AUzqA--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Map of Algeria locating Tizi Ouzou. Twenty one people, six of them policemen, have been injured in a suicide car bomb attack in the town in Algeria's Kabylie region, the Algeria Press Service (APS) reported.(AFP/null)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Twenty one people, six of them policemen, were injured in a suicide car bomb attack early Sunday in the town of Tizi Ouzou in Algeria's Kabylie region, the Algeria Press Service (APS) reported.</p><br clear="all"/>
Source: Yahoo! News: World News   Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

Tamron Develops Worlds first 15x zoom digital SLR lens 20080801061634
Tamron today announced the development of a unique ultra high power zoom lens—the Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003), the first1 digital SLR lens in the world that delivers a remarkable zoom ratio of 15X (28-419mm equivalent) and is equipped with a highly effective Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism. Designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors2, the new lens delivers outstanding image quality over its entire zoom range and its...<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/30334/><b>Fareastgizmos.com</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

Around the Metro Area 20080724074450
APS Didn't Violate Rights<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/18829/><b>Albuquerque Journal: Metro</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

APS Will Turn Down the Heat 20080719074252
Add some sweaters to your back-to-school shopping list.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/18829/><b>Albuquerque Journal: Metro</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

American Physicians Service Group: American Physicians Service Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Earnings Call 20080717064931
AUSTIN, TX (MARKET WIRE) American Physicians Service Group, Inc. ("APS") (NASDAQ: AMPH) today announced that it will release second quarter earnings after the market closes on August 5, 2008. APS will also be holding a conference call to discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, with Chief Executive Officer Ken Shifrin, President Tim LaFrey and Chief Financial Officer Marc Zimmermann on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. CDT.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/24999/><b>Market Wire - Medical and Healthcare</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

OPEC's Khelil rules out oil price decline: APS (Reuters) 20080706181502
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/topstories/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080706/ts_nm/opec_president_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080706/2008_07_06t102845_450x300_us_opec_president.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=8L3QQKQj6YC70NgcAwCucg--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="OPEC President Chakib Khelil attends a plenary session during the 19th World Petroleum Congress in Madrid, July 1, 2008. (Susana Vera/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - OPEC President Chakib Khelil ruled out on Sunday an eventual oil price fall in view of strong Chinese and Indian demand, adding geopolitics and a weak dollar were behind the current spike, Algeria's APS news agency reported.</p><br clear="all"/>
Source: Yahoo! News: Top Stories   Copyright (c) 2008 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

OPEC's Khelil rules out oil price decline: APS 20080706171501
ALGIERS (Reuters) - OPEC President Chakib Khelil ruled out on Sunday an eventual oil price fall in view of strong Chinese and Indian demand, adding geopolitics and a weak dollar were behind the current spike, Algeria's APS news agency reported. <p><a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/topNews?a=cCaOYP"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~a/reuters/topNews?i=cCaOYP" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/topNews?a=D0omlJ"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/topNews?i=D0omlJ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/topNews?a=I7XvGj"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/topNews?i=I7XvGj" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/topNews?a=HBdaoj"><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~f/reuters/topNews?i=HBdaoj" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~4/328068356" height="1" width="1"/>
Source: Reuters: Top News   All rights reserved. Users may download and print extracts of content from this website for their own personal and non-commercial use only. Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters. Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. © Reuters 2008

Microsoft buys TV ad company Navic Networks 20080618062053
Redmond-based Microsoft has just expanded its reach in the advertising space with the acquisition of Navic Networks. Microsoft's new purchase is a provider of television advertising solutions so it will obviously help the Vista developer to offer enhanced digital advertising across online and offline environments. <br /> <br /> "Television media represents the largest percentage of advertisers and agencies' media budget today," said Brian McAndrews, senior vice president of the Advertiser and Publisher Solutions Group at Microsoft. "Together, Navic and Microsoft will deliver addressable television advertising solutions to help our partners better manage media spend by increasing advertiser reach and ROI, and maximizing publisher yield on television advertising."<br /> <br /> As agreed upon, through the acquisition deal Navic Networks has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft and part of the company's Advertiser and Publisher Solutions (APS) Group.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/tcmagazine?a=GrFnNI"><img class="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/tcmagazine?i=GrFnNI" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/tcmagazine?a=AO2y5I"><img class="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/tcmagazine?i=AO2y5I" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/tcmagazine/~4/314469769" height="1" width="1"/><br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/11239/><b>TechConnect Magazine</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

Process Of Issuing APs For Steel And Cement Products Shortened 20080609062628
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The process of issuing an approved permit (AP) for steel and cement products is being cut from one week to two to three days with immediate effect, International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Monday.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/11446/><b>Bernama</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

Buckeye joins fight against high-voltage power lines 20080607073024
Joins Peoria, Surprise in opposing APS route across Northwest Valley.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/21573/><b>azcentral.com | Southwest Valley news</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

Karita Bekkemellem: - Direkte uklokt 20080605065315
Aps politikere oppgitt over regjeringens forslag om drivstofføkning. Si din mening.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/5302/><b>Aftenposten</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

How Nokia Users Drive Innovation 20080507101501
Through online aps such as Sports Tracker and Nokia Beta Lab, the Finnish handset giant gathers customers' ideas from around the world&mdash;virtually free <p><a href="http://rss.businessweek.com/~a/bw_rss/technology?a=UD4I3U"><img src="http://rss.businessweek.com/~a/bw_rss/technology?i=UD4I3U" border="0"></img></a></p><img src="http://rss.businessweek.com/~r/bw_rss/technology/~4/281233908" height="1" width="1"/>
Source: BusinessWeek Online -- Technology   Copyright 2008, by The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. All rights reserved.

PSP Announces Executive Changes 20080429071819
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - April 29, 2008) - Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PSP) - The Company today announced a reorganization of its executive team. John Allen, a principal partner in the APS Distributors business recently acquired by PSP will become Executive Vice President of Operations. In his new role Allen will be responsible for product design and support, manufacturing operations, warehouse and distribution of all product. "John's experience in managing a successful business supplying product for Law Enforcement and First Responders and his commitment to customer satisfaction will enhance our strategic business plan," said CEO David E Scott.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/10256/><b>MarketWire: Aerospace and Defense</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

&#39;Soft&#39; Touch 20080410063401
APS makes its spring softball pitch<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/6442/><b>Metro Weekly (Magazine of Gay and Lesbian DC)</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

Stars Align for APS Invite 20080405073804
The top boys and girls track athletes from around the state will gather today for the annual Albuquerque Public Schools Invitational.<br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/18831/><b>Albuquerque Journal: Sports</b></a>]
Source: NewsIsFree Search:   &copy;1999-2005, NewsKnowledge GMBH.

APS launches its own fund investment company 20080329072119
<img width="90" height="100" border="0" align="left" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" alt="" src="http://www.maltamedia.net/cpg/albums/userpics/10005/APS_90.jpg" />In recent years APS Bank has widened its range of services in order to offer its clients a broader choice of savings and investment opportunities.<br /> <br /> The launch of APS Funds SICAV p.l.c. is the next natural step in this progression. Its presence on the investment market presents the small investor as well as the professional with an option to secure capital and obtain a good return from sound investments and markets.&nbsp; <br /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?a=oMD9eBF"><img id="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?i=oMD9eBF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?a=FPcB6aF"><img id="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?i=FPcB6aF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?a=jUQ4jOf"><img id="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?i=jUQ4jOf" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?a=h0id1Ff"><img id="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?i=h0id1Ff" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?a=FaCaZxF"><img id="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?i=FaCaZxF" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?a=njP7LbF"><img id="hpeitemad" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/MaltaMediaNews?i=njP7LbF" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MaltaMediaNews/~4/260134367" height="1" width="1"/><br /> [in <a href=http://www.newsisfree.com/sources/info/34938/><b>MaltaMedia.com</b></a>]
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