Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has stepped down after weeks of protests against his 20-year rule.
Driven by youths and pressure from the army, the 82-year old who was deemed as an elitist and out of touch with the people, resigned.
Bouteflika, who was also in poor health, was also at risk of being declared unfit for office.
Abdelkader Bensalah, chairman of the upper house of parliament will step in as interim President for 90 days, until elections are held.
Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand
Israel said on Monday it hit a petrochemical plant in Iran's southwest, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, after US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.
At least 15 dead after 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines
At least 15 people were feared dead in the southern Philippines on Monday after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries.
Flags, gun salute greet China's Xi on arrival in North Korea for summit
Ties between China and North Korea are at a "new historical starting point", President Xi Jinping said on Monday in remarks published in the neighbour's state media as he arrived in Pyongyang for a rare summit with leader Kim Jong Un.
Iraq, Syria announce temporary closure of airspace
Iraq and Syria's civil aviation authorities have announced the temporary closure of their airspace as a precautionary measure following regional tensions.
Jordanian airspace breached by rockets amid regional escalation
Jordan's airspace has been breached by several rockets on Sunday evening following a renewed military escalation in the region, according to its Minister of Government Communication and government spokesperson Mohammad Momani.
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