IS claims Algeria 'foiled' suicide attack

The Islamic State jihadist group claimed responsibility on Monday for a suicide bomb attack in east Algeria which police said had been foiled.In a statement posted on the internet, the group said a "martyrdom-seeking brother" had been able to detonate an "explosives-laden bag" at a police station in the city of Constantine.Police officials said a policeman managed to foil the attack, opening fire on the bomber and triggering the explosives belt he was wearing.