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The return of Aflak
By Najoua Bijjir Rotterdam - “As a young boy I was even looking for Aziz Aflak in his hotel… And now I am his spokesperson. That was unthinkable.” Who doesn’t recognize them from the late 80’s? The...
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Market Prices Will Be Controlled During Ramadan
Fez - Mohamed El Ouafa, the Minister Delegate in charge of public affairs and good governance, said that the government will control prices in markets during the month of Ramadan, despite speculation...
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Nabil Ayouch Responds to Critics of His Film on Prostitution
Rabat - French-Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch has rallied to the defense of his newest film "Much Loved (Zine Li Fik)" which has suffered divided reviews. The film, which is yet to be released in...
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British Film Highlights Role of Morchidat in Preaching Tolerant Islam in Morocco
Rabat - A documentary film on Morocco's female religious leaders will be showcased at an international conference on child marriage in Casablanca. The British film "Casablanca Calling" - set to air on...
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Top 10 Stereotypes About Moroccans
By Zineb El Mechrafi Rabat - What do you think these myths are? Tea and coffee lovers? Gossipers in the cafes? Crazy drivers? Throughout the world, non-Moroccans have formed opinions about Moroccans...
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Majority of British Youth Holds Negative Views on Islam
By Sara Gomez Rabat - Today’s youth holds a lot of power in its hands. The ideals, perceptions, and actions of today’s youth— who will someday become the doctors, activists, educators, politicians,...
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Rotterdam Mayor Silent in Wake of Mohamed Morsi Sentencing
Utrecht, Netherlands - On Tuesday, political party NIDA Rotterdam requested a formal response from the mayor and city alderman in regards to Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb’s silence on the execution sentence...
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Moroccan Suspect Was in Italy during Tunisia’s Museum Attack
Rabat - The Moroccan man arrested in Italy in connection with the attack on the Bardo Museum was in Italy at the time of the attack, according to Italian police. But Tunisian authorities have yet to...
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Ramadan in France to Start on June 17 or 18 :Source
Rabat- The holy month of Ramadan, the most sacred month in Islam, when Muslims abstain from food, sex, and immoral behaviors, will start in France on either June 17 or 18, 2015. In a communique...
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Rabat Expresses Discontent over London’s Deportation of Terrorism Convict
Rabat - The Moroccan Interior Minister expressed to his British peer Morocco’s discontent over the decision of Great Britain to deport a Moroccan terrorism convict, the ministry said on Thursday. The...
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Will Nabil Ayouch’s Film Encourage Sex Tourism in Morocco?
Rabat - Nabil Ayouch's film "Much Loved (Zine li Fik)" about prostitution in Morocco's tourism hub Marrakech has divided the internet into two camps even before it hits movie theaters. The debate over...
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Autonomy Initiative Reflects Morocco’s ‘Good Will’: Senegal’s FM
Dakar- The autonomy initiative put forward by Morocco as a lasting solution to the Sahara issue evidences "good will" said Senegal’s Foreign Minsiter Mankeur Ndiaye. Ndiaye, who was speaking to MAP...
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Suicide Bomber Blew Himself in a Shiite Mosque in Saudi Arabia
Rabat - A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shiite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia on Friday in the village of al-Qadeeh, according to media reports. Local residents said the explosion killed and...
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Group of Moroccans in Belgium Raise Funds to Restore a Synagogue
Rabat - A group of Moroccans in Belgium launched a fundraising campaign to collect funds to help restore a Jewish temple. Although they themselves do not have a place of worship, Muslims, including...
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First Gay ‘Imam’ in USA Says ‘Quran Doesn’t Call for Punishment of Homosexuals’
Rabat- Daayiee Abdullah is believed to be the only openly gay imam in the United States. The 61-year-old Abdullah was born and raised in Detroit. He came out as gay at the age of 15 and converted to...
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After Renault and Ford, Peugeot to Open Production Facility in Morocco
Rabat - French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen is planning to build a production facility in Morocco as part of an effort to increase its sales in Africa, following in the footsteps of French...
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Combating Cancer: WHO Pays Tribute to Princess Lalla Salma
Geneva - The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Margaret Chan, paid, Friday in Geneva, tribute to Princess Lalla Salma for her efforts in combating cancer. Speaking on the...
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Morocco: Court sentences three homosexuals to prison
Rabat - A court in Taourirt, eastern Morocco, has sentenced three men to three years in prison each for practicing homosexuality, news website Al Youm24 reported. Authorities in Taourirt arrested two...
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Sharp Growth of Moroccan Watermelon Exports in Europe
By Zineb El Mehcrafi Boston- The Moroccan watermelon is in high demand throughout Europe. Within only a year, the export of the fruit from Morocco has increased dramatically by 260%. In terms of...
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We Received no Financial Compensation from Saudi Arabia: Father of Moroccan...
Rabat- The father of the Moroccan pilot Yassine Bahti denies rumors that Saudi Arabia has given his family any financial compensation following the death of his son in Yemen. Contrary to media reports...
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