Algeria telethon in pictures

Schoolchildren, film stars and politicians are among the broad cross section of Algerian society appearing on the telethon to raise funds for the thousands of flood victims.

Pledges are coming in from across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as from throughout Algeria. Over 6 million dollars have so far been pledged.

The Telethon kicks off with flood images

The two presenters keep the show on the road

The phones lines are busy taking pledges

The young are taking part

...And the old too

Playing for a good cause

The total money collected mounts up

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