1.   But an Algerian religious leader and fundamentalist sympathizer was slain outside a Paris mosque earlier this month.

2.   French intelligence works with the Algerian leaders to disrupt arms trafficking and search out militants.

3.   A French investigating judge Thursday questioned a suspected Algerian Islamic fundamentalist leader who is seeking asylum in Switzerland, a Swiss official said.

4.   A lone gunman on Tuesday shot and killed an influential Algerian union leader who was a political ally of President Liamine Zeroual, union officials said.

5.   Algerian leaders at home and in France have worked hard to distance themselves from the bombing.

6.   An Algerian Islamic leader alleged to have terrorist links was mistakenly granted asylum in the United States, an immigration official said Monday.

7.   Belgium is reluctant to allow the return of Ahmed Zaoui, a suspected Algerian Islamic fundamentalist leader who slipped into Switzerland, Swiss officials said Thursday.

8.   Chavez said he planned to meet with Rodriguez, Algerian leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mexican President Vicente Fox.

9.   Hubert Vedrine gave the Algerian leader a message from President Jacques Chirac.

10.   Meanwhile, the U-S has urged Algerian leaders to ensure that upcoming elections for local councils are free and fair.