“For your health, it’s maximum two glasses a day, and not every day,” the health agency said. France’s response? Deafening silence.
Author: ADAM NOSSITER
Algeria Army Chief Opens Path to End of Bouteflika’s Rule
A top power broker expressed support for what he called the “legitimate demands” of protesters who want President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.
Behind the Niceties of Chinese Leader’s Visit, France Is Wary
Amid the signing of treaties and commercial contracts worth billions of euros, President Emmanuel Macron of France made wary statements about China’s influence as he hosted the country’s leader.
‘It’s Time to Break the Chains.’ Algerians Seek a Revolution.
The demonstrations in Algeria have grown larger every week and now seem unstoppable. The protesters demand the ouster of not only President Bouteflika, but his entire system.
Algerians Stage Largest Protest Yet, Rejecting President’s Offer
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters packed the streets of the capital, rejecting President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s offer not to seek a fifth term.
Protesters’ Message to Algeria’s President: You Can’t Fool Us
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to give up his candidacy in a now-canceled election and convene a constitutional convention was greeted with skepticism and anger.
Algeria’s President Yields to Protests, Saying He Won’t Pursue Fifth Term
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, however, said he would remain in power until a successor was found, raising questions about when or whether he would actually step down.
Algeria’s Protests Grow as New Cracks Appear in the Regime
The anti-government demonstrations were the largest yet, as ruling party members, business leaders and even the army indicated support for change.
Times Insider: Lifting the Veil on the Académie Française
For a story about the deadlock within an age-old French institution, our Paris bureau chief was obligated to adopt their approach of moving slowly.
Algeria Protests: President’s Offer Fails to Temper Outrage
A spokesman said that the ailing president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, would call new elections — after he had secured a fifth term in voting set for April.