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Morocco to Build a $2,6 Billion Thermal Power Plant in Safi
Rabat - Government Chief Abdelilah Benkirane chaired, here Wednesday, the signing ceremony of the documents related to the investment contracts concerning the Safi thermal power plant at a total cost...
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Because of ISIS Morocco Asks Turkey to Require Visa For Moroccans
Fez- To tighten its grip on extremists who seek to join the ranks of the Islamic State (IS), the Moroccan government reportedly asked Turkey to require a visa for Moroccans wishing to visit or pass...
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Morocco: Hamid Chabat Promises To Be the Next Head of Government
Rabat - Secretary General of the opposing party Istiqlal, Hamid Chabat has reportedly promised that his party will defeat the Justice and Development Party, in the next Parliamentary elections...
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Morocco Reaffirms Firm Commitment to Fighting Drug Trafficking
Addis-Ababa - Morocco reaffirmed its firm and resolute commitment to fight drug trafficking which is a national priority. "Pursuant to its international commitments in this area, Morocco reaffirms its...
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Chellah Jazz Festival Opens with a Fusion of European Jazz and Moroccan Music
Rabat - The 19th Chella Jazz Festeval kicked off in Rabat on Wednesday. This major event combined melodies from Moroccan and European artists, to use music as a vehicle for communication and dialogue...
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Moroccan city outlaws olive trees
RABAT - A Moroccan city has banned olive trees because of pollen-linked allergies and set an end-of-the-year deadline for residents to remove them, media reports said Thursday. The town hall in Oujda,...
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Morocco Government Strengthens Antiterrorism Legislation
Taroudant, Morocco- In an attempt to tighten its grip on extremists who seek to join the ranks of the Islamic State (IS), the Moroccan government strengthened its anti-terrorism legislation on Thursday...
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Human Rights: United Kingdom Praises Morocco’s Interaction with UN Mechanisms
Geneva - British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of human rights, Baroness Anelay, praised here Thursday, Morocco's interaction with the UN human Rights mechanisms. Moroccan-British...
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Islamic State Plans to Assassinate Pope Francis
Rabat- Iraq’s Ambassador to Vatican, Habeeb Al Sadr has reportedly said that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has plans to assassinate Pope Francis upon his anticipated visit to Albania, a...
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Morocco Slams Algeria’s Attitude on Human Rights in Western Sahara
Geneva- Morocco condemned, here Thursday, Algeria's position on human rights in the Western Sahara, criticizing its "hostile and irresponsible attitude". "We reject Algeria's false allegations...
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Tom Cruise’s Son on ‘Spiritual Journey’ In Moroccan Desert
Taroudant, Morocco - Tom Cruise’s son Connor Cruise has reportedly left the scientology Church in favor for a spiritual journey in the Moroccan desert. The young man, who is the adoptive son of Tom...
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Morocco’s Main Tourist Destination Upgrades its Transport System
Marrakech- Marrakech’s bus transport system will be upgraded in 2015, according to a report in L’Economiste. A rapid bus service will be launched from departure points at Koutoubia and Bab Doukkala to...
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Scottish nationalists in tears after ‘devastating’ result
France- Supporters of Scottish independence reacted with bitter disappointment on Friday after their hopes of breaking away from Britain were dashed, with some breaking down in tears in the streets of...
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Morocco: a New Law Criminalizes Traveling to Tension Zones
Rabat- Amid the growing number of Moroccans who travel to Syria and Iraq in order to join the Islamic State’s ranks, the Moroccan government has passed a new law, on Thursday that criminalizes...
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Ebola: Guinea lauds before UNSC Morocco’s solidarity and brotherhood
New York (UN) - Guinean Minister of State for foreign affairs Lounceny Fall lauded, on Thursday before the UNSC, Morocco's solidarity and brotherhood towards his country which was affected by the...
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The Scots Say “No” to Independence
Marrakech - The BBC reported that the referendum results from all 32 council areas, the "No" side won with 2,001,926 votes over 1,617,989 for "Yes." The margin of victory for the no vote was 55 to 45...
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Morocco, Spain Ink MoU in Public Service Modernization
Rabat- Morocco and Spain signed, here Friday, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in public service and administration modernization. Signed by Minister-delegate for public service and administration...
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Moroccans Consume 1.2 Million Tons of Sugar Per Year
Rabat- Morocco's national consumption of sugar has reached 1.2 million tons per year with an annual increase of 1.2 percent, said the Ministry Delegate for Public Affairs and Governance in a recent...
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Casablanca’s Sindibad Amusement Park To Reopen In 2015
Rabat- Sindibad Amusement Park of Casablanca, Morocco’s only amusement park, will officially reopen in the first quarter of 2015, with a complete package of entertainment, according to Telquel. The...
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Lady Gaga Shows up in Istanbul’s Neighborhood in Islamic Headscarf
Rabat- The American singer Lady Gaga, who was in Istanbul to perform in a concert, was seen wearing an Islamic headscarf and a long black dress in the streets of Ni?anta??, one of the busiest places...
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