The European Central Bank has sadi that it is ready to provide further support to the Eurozone banking system if necessary.

Waving banners and honking car horns, supporters of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika claimed he was heading for victory today, in a re-election bid that opponents claim was tainted by fraud.

ALGERIANS, lurching towards democracy after a bloody Islamic uprising, are going to the polls today in a presidential election that pits President Abdelaziz Bouteflika against a group of challengers warning of possible electoral fraud.