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French president heads to Algeria to relaunch ties
French president heads to Algeria to relaunch ties
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Algeria next week in a bid to improve strained ties between Paris and Algiers, the French presidency said Saturday. Macron is to visit the former French colony from Thursday to Saturday next week.

Wicketkeeper Samson stars with bat as India win Zimbabwe ODI series
Wicketkeeper Samson stars with bat as India win Zimbabwe ODI series
by  AFP

Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson struck an unbeaten 43 to guide India to a five-wicket victory on Saturday and a series win after the second of three one-day internationals in Harare. The unbeaten 43 and three catches earned Samson the player of the match award and the wicketkeeper said he enjoyed his time in front of the stumps.

Algeria fires burned UNESCO-listed park: expert
Algeria fires burned UNESCO-listed park: expert
by  AFP

More than 10 percent of a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve has been destroyed by fires that tore through northeastern Algeria, killing at least 38 people, an expert told AFP on Saturday. According to UNESCO, the United Nations cultural agency, El Kala Biosphere Reserve covers more than 76,000 hectares.

Ethiopian Airlines suspends pilots who missed landing
Ethiopian Airlines suspends pilots who missed landing
by  AFP

Africa's biggest carrier Ethiopian Airlines said it has suspended two pilots who reportedly fell asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Khartoum to Addis Ababa. Independent website The Aviation Herald said the pilots fell asleep during the flight and were only woken up by an alarm triggered when autopilot mode disconnected.

South Africa quick Nortje grateful for skipper Elgar's 'honesty'
South Africa quick Nortje grateful for skipper Elgar's 'honesty'
by  AFP

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje paid tribute to captain Dean Elgar's "honesty" after the Proteas' innings and 12-run rout of England in the first Test at Lord's. "It paid off here and hopefully it pays off again but he does encourage me to try to express myself as a bowler," Nortje explained.