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Morocco’s Net International Reserves Rise by 25.7% in Mid-January
Rabat - Morocco’s net international reserves amounted to MAD 230 billion until January 15, 2016, recording a 25.7 percent increase on an annual basis, Bank Al-Maghrib said. The reserves recorded a 1.5...
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How Industry Leaders Drive Philanthropy Forward in Developing Countries
By Aimee Williamson New York - Philanthropy in developing countries is increasingly being seen less in terms of old-fashioned charity and more in terms of social responsibility and positive business...
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French Taxi Drivers Clash with Police in Anti-Uber Strike
Taroudant - French taxi drivers staged on Tuesday a nationwide strike, blocking down a major Paris road in a protest against app-based taxi services, including U.S. Company Uber. About 1,200 taxi,...
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Algeria Detains 500 Moroccans on Claim They Want to Join ISIS in Libya
By Daniela Castro New York - More than 500 Moroccans had been detained at Houari Boumediene airport in Algeria since early January. They tried to cross into Libya, but Algerian authorities suspected...
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Moroccan Minister Criticizes TV Channels for ‘Weak Coverage’ of Earthquake
Rabat - Morocco’s Minister of Communication, Mustafa Elkhalfi, criticized the national television channels for their weak coverage of the earthquake that struck the cities of northern Morocco on...
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King Mohammed VI Congratulates Portugal’s New President
Rabat – King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, on his election as president of the Republic of Portugal. In this message, the King extended to Marcelo Rebelo de...
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Peugeot Citroën Signs Agreement with Moroccan Universities to Open First...
Rabat– An agreement for the establishment of Peugeot Citroen’s "Openlab" in Morocco was signed Monday in Rabat, at a ceremony attended by Morocco’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific...
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Morocco, an Attractive Destination for Tourists: Polish Television
By Mohammed Lakdali Rabat - According to Polish Television TV1, “Morocco’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and charming cities are deemed to be the Kingdom’s biggest strengths in terms of tourism....
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Moroccan Minister Shuts Down Clinic That Offers Free Medical Services to...
Rabat - Morocco’s Health Minister Houcine El Ouardi allegedly ordered the closure of the socio-medical center Injab in Casablanca. The goal of the healthcare center, launched by Moroccan gynecologist...
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Chomsky Favors Sanders, Slams Donald Trump On Climate Change
Casablanca - Prominent American academic Noam Chomsky slammed US Republican candidate Donald Trump for his disregard of the question of climate change. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Chomsky said...
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New 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Morocco
Rabat– A 4.7-magnitude quake on Wednesday struck off the provinces of Al Houceima and Nadour, the National Geophysics Institute (CNRST) said. The quack occurred at 6:32 am (GMT), CNRST pointed out in...
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Loubna Abidar Nominated for Best Actress in César 2016 Awards
Taroudant - Moroccan actress Loubna Abidar, who played the role of a prostitute in the controversial film Much Loved directed by Nabil Ayouch, has been nominated for Best Actress in the 41st annual...
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Egyptian Poet Jailed for ‘Insulting Islam’
Taroudante - Egyptian writer and former parliamentary candidate Fatima Naoot was sentenced on Tuesday by an Egyptian court to three years in prison and a $2,550 fine on charges of insulting Islam. The...
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Larsa Pippen Named Celebrity Spokesperson for Agadir Argan Oil
Taroudant -American model Larsa Pippen has been named the celebrity spokesperson and brand ambassador for Agadir Argan Oil by company Executive Vice Presidents, Jack and Paul A. Bogosian. The model...
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15 Injured in 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake in Northeast Morocco
Rabat- Fifteen people were injured in the 6.3-magnitude quake that struck Monday off the northeastern province of Al Hoceima, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday. The causalities were carried to the...
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Angela Merkel Extends Invitation to King Mohammed VI to Visit Germany
Rabat- King Mohammed VI on Wednesday held a phone call with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Angela Merkel, the King's office said in a statement. During the phone call, the German...
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Morocco Makes a Steep Slide on Corruption Perceptions Index 2015
New York - Despite the promise made by the Moroccan government since its inauguration over four years ago, Morocco has not made any progress on the fight against corruption. The new Corruption...
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Why Morocco Has Remained a Safe Country for Tourists
By Cindy Basha Toronto - Across the globe, 2015 saw the highest number of people killed by terrorism. Morocco, luckily, has remained a very peaceful country, especially for tourists. Despite threats...
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Muslims Are Different ‘From the Rest of Us’: Trevor Phillips
By Daniela Castro New York - The increasing number of terrorist attacks and immigrants flowing from Muslim countries to Europe has sparked discussions about how to counteract Islamic radicalization,...
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Chelsea Fans Vandalize Coffee Shop Owned by an Arab
Casablanca - A shocking video of Chelsea fans vandalizing a coffee shop went viral on Facebook. The video shows the mob around the wreckage of the coffee shop that was destroyed while boisterously...
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