Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) is welcomed by the crowd in Annaba City 15 May 2007. Despite rampant speculation about his health, the 70-year-old head of state looked well as he was seen stepping off an executive jet at Annaba airport. Getty Images logo Getty Images 33 months ago

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (R) is welcomed by the crowd in Annaba City 15 May 2007. Despite rampant speculation about his health, the 70-year-old head of state looked well as he was seen stepping off an executive jet at Annaba airport.

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  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.
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