World Alert: Algerian military plane crashes near airport in capital, killing at least 100 aboard

The Russian-built Ilyushin Il-76 was headed to the southwestern city of Bechar. Local media showed video of black smoke billowing into the air from the crash site near the Boufarik air base with rescue personnel milling around.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Wed, Apr 11, 2018, 5:24 AM     Algerian military plane crashes near airport in capital, killing at least 100 aboard The Russian-built Ilyushin Il-76 was headed to the southwestern city of Bechar. Local media showed video of black smoke billowing into the air from the crash site near the Boufarik air base with rescue personnel milling around. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071