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Algeria Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

Description:Celebrations mark the 50th anniversary of Algeria's independence from France. A performance, attended by the country's president Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Wednesday night, depicted Algeria's modern history as told by famed Lebanese choreographer Abdel-Halim Caracalla. Algeria's trade minister, who also attended the performance, said it was a proud moment. The war of independence cost the lives of 1.5 million Algerians. (1:20)

Source: Reuters

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