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Algeria's President Boumedienne has
died after suffering a sudden relapse
last night. He had been in a coma
since November 18.
After ruling the country virtually
unopposed for 13 years, he practically
disappeared from public life in
September. He made a trip to Moscow
and shortly after his return was
admitted to Mustafa Hospital. Sources
said he had a rare blood disease.
The 8-member Council of the Revolution
has been in charge in the interim.
Under the constitution a new leader
should be elected within 45 daxb.
Leader who shunned personality 116