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Morocco’s Benkirane to Address the UN General Assembly Thursday
New York- Morocco’s head of government, Abdelilah Benkirane, who is heading the Moroccan delegation at the General Debate of the 69th session of the General Assembly, is expected to address the United...
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FEMEN Topless Activists Rise up against ISIS
Rabat- Femen activists organized a sit in front of the 'Arc de Triomphe' in Paris, France, against the Islamic State. With their heads covered with Palestinian scarves, the eight topless activists...
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Saudi Arabia Says Eid Al Adha to be Celebrated on Oct. 4
Fez- Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday night that the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha will be observed Saturday October 4. Experts gathered to sight the moon in order to ascertain the exact date of...
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Obama Stays Quiet about the Costs of War on ISIS
Marrakech- President Obama is staying quiet about how a long drawn-out war with ISIS would be funded. Moreover, the White House is refusing to provide any estimates on the cost of the operation so far,...
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Al-Asala band represents Morocco at “Sama’a” International Festival in Cairo
Cairo - Al-Asala band for prophet praising represents Morocco at the 7th round of “Sama’a” international festival for Sufi Chanting and Spiritual music, taking place this week in Cairo. From the...
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Why Men Ought to Join Women in their Fight Against Patriarchy and Misogyny
By Nouh Anajjar Nador - The title of this article is, or rather appears to be, ironic and likely upsetting for many women—let alone men. It is as if we are wondering whether to join a rebel leader to...
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Morocco’s “Efficient Proactive Approach” to Fight Terrorism Highlighted at UN...
New York - Morocco's Head of Government, Abdelilah Benkirane, highlighted on Wednesday at the UN Security Council Morocco's proactive approach in fighting terrorism, citing as a success of this...
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Moroccan Court Jails 4 for Up to 5 Years On Terrorism Charges
Salé - Morocco's counterterrorism court on Thursday sentenced four men to jail terms ranging between three and five years on terrorism charges. In the first case, Soufiane KH was sentenced to three...
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Clinton Global Initiative to Host Its Inaugural Middle East and Africa...
New York - Former President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton announced that the Clinton Global Initiative will hold its inaugural CGI Middle East and...
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Eid Al Adha Celebrated in Morocco on October 5
Rabat - Morocco will celebrate Eid Al Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) on October 5, which coincides with the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dul Hijja, 1435 of Al Hegira, announced the Ministry of the...
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Germany: Ethics Panel Calls for Legalizing Sibling Incest
BERLIN - Sex between consenting adult siblings should not be punished under German law, an ethics panel advising the government recommended Wednesday. The majority of the 25-member panel, which...
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The origins of ISIS and Al Qaeda
Marrakech- To Western observers, ISIS seemed to emerge almost out of nowhere. All Arab states united to denounce Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi when he proclaimed himself caliph of the Islamic State. Bahrain,...
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Bullying in Moroccan Schools
Fez - School bullying is a problem that affects children all over the world, regardless of their religion, country, or social status. Developed countries are taking proactive actions and preventive...
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Full Text of King Mohammed VI’s Speech to 69th Session of UN General Assembly
United Nations - King Mohammed VI has addressed a speech to the 69th session of the UN General Assembly. The speech was read out by Government Chief Abdelilah Benkirane. Praise be to God, May peace and...
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UNGA: Morocco Calls for Inclusive National Dialogue in Libya
United Nations - Government Chief Abdelilah Benkirane called, here Thursday, for an inclusive national dialogue in Libya, which includes all the forces that believe in legitimacy and stability, and...
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Morocco, Tunisia Say Settling Libyan Crisis Goes Through Dialogue, National...
United Nations - Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki said, here Thursday, that Morocco and Tunisia share the same vision that settling the Libyan crisis goes through dialogue between conflicting...
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Terrorist recruitment ring dismantled in Nador and Melilia: Ministry
Rabat - The Moroccan police and the General directorate of national territory surveillance, in close collaboration with the Spanish security services, disbanded a network, active in Nador and Melilia...
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Sharp Increase of Gulf Countries investments in Morocco
Marrakech- Funds from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as foreign direct investment are steadily increasing, as well as remittances from Moroccans working in the Gulf, according to...
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Morocco Arrests Ansar of Islamic State in Maghreb Al Aqsa
Rabat - The investigation conducted following the dismantling of a terrorist cell, whose members were operating in Nador and Melilia to recruit Moroccan fighters willing to join the Islamic State...
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Risks for US Advisers and the Need for Boots on the Ground
Marrakech - President Obama insists that he will not have “boots on the ground”in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), but the line between a combat and an advisory role is...
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