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Morocco's close ties with SpainWhile Moroccan Arabic is the common language of Moroccans, many speak at least one other language, usually French, Modern Standard Arabic, and perhaps a Berber language.
(Topix.net)Morocco: War on Press Continues
The Moroccan authorities are ratcheting up their attacks on independent journalists.
(Topix.net)Country Should Aid Resolution of Western Sahara Conflict - Envoy
In this exclusive interview with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Nigeria, Mr. Mustapha Cherqaoui, he reflected on Nigeria-Morocco bilateral ties, the Western Sahara issue and the UN reform and others. He spoke to Mr. Charles Onunaiju. Excerpt:- (AllAfrica)
Deportation of Nobel Peace Prize Nominee "could backfire" on Morocco
Haidar, winner of the 2008 Robert F Kennedy human rights prize and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, had just flown back Laayoune, the main city in Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara, from a trip abroad.
(Topix.net)Morocco's new climate of distrust
LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara // Shot in the leg while fighting Moroccan soldiers and jailed for more than two decades, Sidi Mohamed Daddache has seen the worst of Morocco's treatment of those who question its rule of Western Sahara, the disputed territory that he calls home.
(Topix.net)Moroccan Seals Stage One Win
MOROCCANS showed that there is a huge gulf between them and the rest of the pack after posting a top four finish on Day one of the Tour of Rwanda. (AllAfrica)
Morocco: Sahrawi People Must Have Right to Choose Future, Urges Activist
Aminatou Haidar , one of the most prominent human rights activists in the liberation of the Sahrawi people in Western Sahara, was detained, then deported, by the Moroccan authorities on her arrival in the territory last Friday.
(Topix.net)Sahrawi People Must Have Right to Choose Future, Urges Activist
Aminatou Haidar, one of the most prominent human rights activists in the liberation of the Sahrawi people in Western Sahara, was detained, then deported, by the Moroccan authorities on her arrival in the territory last Friday. Some weeks earlier, she visited Washington, DC to receive the Civil Courage Prize, sponsored by the U.S.-based Train Foundation. AllAfrica interviewed her there. (AllAfrica)
Remarks at the Forum for the Future
Remarks made by the United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, at a "Forum for the Future" in Marrakech, Morocco on November 3, 2009. (AllAfrica)
Remarks With Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi-Fihri
Remarks made by the United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and the Moroccan Foreign Minister, Taieb Fassi-Fihri, in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 2, 2009. (AllAfrica)
Human Rights Awardee Detained, Deported by Morocco
In the wake of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's meeting with Moroccan King Mohammed VI last week, a prominent human rights activist was detained on her arrival in Western Sahara, which Morocco controls. (AllAfrica)
Morocco: Statement of an IMF Mission on the 2009 Article IV Consultation
An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mark Lewis visited Rabat from November 2-13, 2009, for the 2009 Article IV consultation with Morocco.
(Topix.net)14 Students Left for Morocco
Another batch of 14 students recently left Banjul for the Kingdom of Morocco, to pursue their first postgraduate degree programme in various fields of study. (AllAfrica)
CPJ: End campaign against independent media in Morocco
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Moroccan King Mohamed VI to order the release of a jailed editor and to put an end to the use of the judiciary to silence independent media.
(Topix.net)Monaco invites rich and famous to winter in Morocco
The State of Monaco has emerged as the unlikely backer of a new drive to brand Morocco as the next big second-home destination for the rich and famous.
(Topix.net)Karpov opens chess school in Morocco
Chess players are relatively rare, but they can be seen. Those who play chess will sometimes do so in conditions that would bemuse a western player.
(Topix.net)Morocco's most exotic city beguiles
In the light of the setting sun, everything is pink: the buildings, the soil and in the distance, a backdrop of the Atlas mountains, which carry a mantle of snow.
(Topix.net)Lindsay Lohan, Gerard Butler Attend Opening of Resort in Morocco
Lindsay Lohan and Gerard Butler were among several stars flown in to for the opening of the new five star Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida, Morocco.
(Topix.net)US State Dept: Clinton Speaks in Morocco at Forum for the Future
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 9:59 am Speech: US State Department Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:47:06 -0600 Remarks at the Forum for the Future Marrakech, Morocco November 3, 2009 So it is a pleasure to join you for this discussion, and I especially recognize the significance of having governor – government ministers and civil society leaders talking ...
(Topix.net)Research and Markets provides report on the medical device market in Morocco
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Medical Device Market: Morocco" report to their offering.
(Topix.net)'Release Human Rights Activists,' AU Body Tells Morocco
A majority of sixty-eight members of the Pan- African Parliament (PAP) have adopted the motion to exert pressure on the government of the Kingdom of Morocco to release the seven human rights activists that were "abducted upon their return from visiting their families in the Saharawi refugee camps." (AllAfrica)
Vaceslav Shrugs Off Morocco Interest
RWANDA'S national basketball team head coach is ready to commit his future to Rwanda despite being linked with a possible move to Morocco. (AllAfrica)
Western Sahara: 'Release Human Rights Activists,' AU Body Tells Morocco
Midrand - A majority of sixty-eight members of the Pan- African Parliament have adopted the motion to exert pressure on the government of the Kingdom of Morocco to release the seven human rights activists that were "abducted upon their return from visiting their families in the Saharawi refugee camps." The motion also stated that in view of the ...
(Topix.net)H1N1 vaccine clinic hours extended for Toronto
Toronto Public Health has extended its hours for the H1N1 vaccination clinics, effective Thursday.
(Topix.net)Morocco expels Swedish diplomat
Morocco on Wednesday ordered the immediate departure of a Swedish diplomat accused of handing over official Moroccan documents to Western Saharan separatists.
(Topix.net)General Mobilisation to Spur Lions to Victory
Free tickets and transportation have been provided for Cameroonians resident in Morocco. (AllAfrica)
Sex And The City cast in Morocco
Sarah Jessica Parker has been pictured filming scenes for the new Sex And The City movie in Morocco.
(Topix.net)U.S., Country Share Goals of Regional Security, Prosperity and Opportunity
Below is the transcript of the press availability with the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Moroccan Foreign Monister Taieb Fassi-Fihri on November 2, 2009, during the U.S. Secretary's visit to Marrakesh, Morocco. (AllAfrica)
U.S.: Israeli Settlement Growth Must Stop
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, chats with her Moroccan counterpart Taib Fassi Fihri upon her arrival at Marrakech airport early on Nov.
(Topix.net)Head Spins: DJ Mednas
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(Topix.net)Rothstein stripped of power over law firm he is alleged to have stolen up to $500 million from
A Fort Lauderdale attorney who surrounded himself with beach-front mansions and a fleet of Lamborghinis and Ferraris was stripped Tuesday of all power he had over the law firm he created and amid accusations he put it at the center of a Ponzi scheme that funded his lavish lifestyle.
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