Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (L) shakes hands with former state President Ali Kafi during a reception to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the start of the National Liberation War in Algiers November 1, 2008. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (L) shakes hands with former state President Ali Kafi during a reception to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the start of the National Liberation War in Algiers November 1, 2008.

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  1. Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani (L) responds to journalists' questions after his meeting with Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) in Algiers January 24, 2010.
  2. Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) greets Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani after their meeting in Algiers January 24, 2010.
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  5. Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika shakes hands with national soccer team player Faouzi Chaouchi in Algiers November 19, 2009. Algeria became the last African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals on Wednesday, beating Egypt 1-0.
  6. Algeria's president Abdelaziz Bouteflika talks to national soccer team player Antar Yahia in Algiers November 19, 2009. Algeria became the last African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals on Wednesday, beating Egypt 1-0.
  7. Algeria's president Abdelaziz Bouteflika talks to national soccer team player Karim Ziani in Algiers November 19, 2009. Algeria became the last African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals on Wednesday, beating Egypt 1-0.
  8. Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (2nd R) talks to national soccer team player Reda Babouche (C) as Algeria coach Rabah Saadane (R), President of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) Mohamed Raouraoua (2nd L) watch during a photo session with members of the Algerian national soccer team in Algiers November 19, 2009. Algeria became the last African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals on Wednesday, beating Egypt 1-0 in a bruising playoff in neutral Sudan.
  9. Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani responds to journalists' questions after his meeting with Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Algiers January 24, 2010.
  10. Students in traditional dress sing a song to welcome Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) after a ceremony for the start of the new academic semester in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.
  11. Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (C) listens to a student at a new training center during his official visit in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.
  12. Members of a local folklore dance group dance during the official visit of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.
  13. A horse rider in a traditional robe stands before the arrival of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) for an official visit in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.
  14. Gendarmes stand guard at a minaret during the official visit of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.
  15. A member of a local folklore group dances during the official visit of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.
  16. Disciples from a religious school stand to welcome Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (not pictured) during his official visit in Setif, some 300km (186 miles) east of Algiers November 12, 2009.

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