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Facebook in fresh privacy row with new policy
Washington Facebook is drawing fire from privacy activists again, after unveiling a new policy which could turn users' data and pictures into advertising. The new plan would "dramatically expand the...
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Traffic Accidents Toll in Morocco exhausts 2% of the GDP
CASABLANCA - The Minister of Equipment and Transport, Mr. Aziz Rebbah, asserted that traffic accidents cause huge loss to the Moroccan economy—a loss estimated at 2% of the national GDP as reported by...
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Youssef Amrani to BBC: Morocco victim of Sub-Saharan migration pressure
London- Morocco, victim of an increased pressure of irregular migration from Sub-Saharan Africa, continues to uphold its border management in accordance with the law in a fully transparent manner,...
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CorpsAfrica : a great American initiative for reinventing homespun...
By Mohamed Chtatou Rabat- Liz Fanning is a practical dreamer. Her dream is to redefine the notion of development through helping Africans help themselves. She has the expertise, she has the drive, she...
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10 Moroccans Named in the Top 25 Young Leaders of Africa
Washington- Moroccan men and women, alike, are making a splash in the African business and leadership realms. In May, 8 Moroccan business women were named among the most influential women in Africa by...
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King Mohammed VI set to pay an official visit to Washington this fall
Washington- King Mohammed VI is set to visit Washington, D.C. this fall as per President Obama’s invitation this past spring. Sources acquainted with preparations of the visit in New York told MWN that...
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France seeks tough UN resolution on Syria chemical arms
France, Britain and the United States on Tuesday pressed for a UN Security Council resolution to force Syria to destroy its chemical weapons in the face of tough Russian resistance. France wants to...
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Morocco: Sub-Saharan Community Satisfied with King’s Response to Immigration...
Washington- Following King Mohammed VI’s meeting with members of the government during which he called on the “competent authorities to ensure the respect of the rights of migrants, to comply strictly...
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The 20th February Movement Condemns the Nomination of Mezzouar
CASABLANCA - Not everyone is content with the possible nomination of Mr. Salaheddine Mezouar, the Secretary General of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), at the helm of the ministry of finance....
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Face-covering veils banned at UK college, sparks anger
Birmingham, UK- Students at a college in Birmingham, UK, have been banned from wearing face-covering veils, after the head-teacher ruled pupil’s faces must be visible at all times for security...
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Morocco unveils new migration policy after criticism
RABAT - Morocco on Wednesday announced a new immigration policy, pledging to review cases according to specific criteria, following sharp criticism over its treatment of sub-Saharan migrants. The...
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Morocco Denies Use of Force against Illegal Immigrants
Casablanca- Moroccan king’s office denied on Tuesday any systematic use of violence by the authorities against illegal immigrants from sub-Saharan African countries, in a statement issued following a...
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Accusation of Normalization with Israel, a form of extremism to cover up...
CASABLANCA - Ahmed Assid, a well-known Amazigh activist and researcher, issued a statement to Moroccan news outlets in a response to what he described as a “misleading campaign” led by organizations...
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Muslim girl cannot skip swim class: German high court
BERLIN - A German federal court Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Muslim schoolgirl who wanted to skip swimming lessons because she was uncomfortable being close to bare-chested boys in the pool. The...
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U.S. pastor arrested with kerosene-soaked Qurans on 9/11 anniversary
MIAMI - A controversial Florida pastor was arrested Wednesday before he planned to burn almost 3,000 copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, U.S. media reported. Terry Jones, 61,...
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Morocco Seeks Regional and International Support For its New Migration Policy
Casablanca- In a joint statement issued Wednesday by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Justice, Morocco called on international and regional parties concerned about foreign immigrants, to...
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Pakistan to take US drones to UN
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan announced on Thursday that it was finalizing preparations to raise the contentious issue of US drone strikes on the country's restive northwestern tribal belt – which it sees as a...
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World Cup qualifier: Cape Verde Sanctioned by FIFA, Tunisia Advances
Washington- The Disciplinary Committee of FIFA has sanctioned Cape Verdean Federation of Football (FCF) for fielding an ineligible player during the preliminary match for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014...
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Netherlands apologizes to Indonesia for colonial executions
THE HAGUE - Dutch government made a formal apology for all executions carried by the army between 1945 and 1947 in its former colony Indonesia The Dutch government has made a formal apology on Thursday...
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Saudi Prince Pays $500,000 for 15 minute Meeting with Hollywood Star
Washington- What would you do for a date with Kristen Stewart? Well, one Saudi prince paid $500,000 for a 15 minute meeting with the actress, according to MSN Arabia. Movie producer, Harvey Weinsten,...
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