Algerian corruption trial of 2 ex-prime ministers begins

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The trial of two former Algerian prime ministers on corruption charges has begun.Ahmed Ouyahia, who was forced out as prime minister in March as protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika escalated, and his predecessor Abdelmalek Sellal, are facing questions Wednesday at the Sidi M’Hamed court in AlgiersBoth are charged with “corruption and the misappropriation of public funds” and both deny any wrongdoing.Two former Industry ministers and sev