A United Nations office was the target of one of two car bombs that killed at least 45 people in Algiers today.

AL-QAIDA’S north African affiliate claimed responsibility yesterday for a car bombing in Algeria that killed 30 coast guard officers and another recent blast that ripped through a crowd waiting for the president.

Al-Qaida’s North African affiliate claimed responsibility today for a car bombing in Algeria that killed 30 coastguard officers and another recent blast that ripped through a crowd waiting for the president.

A booby-trapped car exploded at a barracks housing coast guard officials in Algeria today, killing at least 17 people and injuring about 30, the country’s official news agency reported, citing hospital authorities.

A booby-trapped car exploded at an army barracks in Algeria today, killing around 10 people and injuring many more, security services said.