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Arabs criticize Shakira, Colombian politician accuse her of ‘promoting...
Casablanca- Have you watched the music video by Colombian diva Shakira for her new single, “Can’t Remember to Forget You,” which features Barbados superstar Rihanna? Well, in some countries of the...
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Do Moroccan politicians pay money to become Ministers?
Casablanca- These days, Moroccan politicians seem to have a propensity for squabbling. Last Tuesday, a dispute erupted in parliament when Hakim Benchamass, president of the Authenticity and Modernity...
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Calculated controversy as marketing strategy in Coca-Cola’s ad campaign
Philadelphia - Last Sunday, Coca-Cola debuted its “America the Beautiful” commercial during the Super Bowl, taking heavy criticism in some circles for perceived defamation of a patriotic American song....
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An interview with a Palestinian-Israeli citizen
Rabat - Muhammad Alem is a 19-year-old Palestinian and Israeli citizen. Morocco World News asked him a few questions in order to better understand his life as a Palestinian living in Israel. MWN:...
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Germany: Moroccan immigrant attacked by alleged neo-Nazi element
Taroudant- A Moroccan immigrant was attacked Friday morning in the destitute East German town of Hoyerswerda by a cyclist allegedly belonging to an alleged “neo-Nazi anti-migrant group.” According to...
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King Mohamed VI to pay an official visit to Mali
By Aziz Allilou Rabat - Having received an invitation from the President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, King Mohamed VI of Morocco will pay an official visit to the Republic of Mali on February 12,...
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Moroccan Director Aballah Ouzad Found Dead in Hotel in Tangier
By Aziz Allilou Tangier - Abdallah Ouzad, the Amazigh actor and theater director was found dead under suspicious circumstances Sunday morning in his room at the Cesar Hotel in Tangier, where he was...
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Algerian military guards shoot a Moroccan citizen in the border region
Fez - Algerian border guards on Sunday evening shot a Moroccan citizen in the border region, according to a security source cited by Anadolo agency. The source explained that the injured person called...
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“MASSAR”: Good call, bad timing!
Kenitra - “Massar” is the newly integrated assessment system that has raised hell in high schools throughout the Moroccan kingdom for the past two weeks. It is based on Excel software and it aims to...
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Was the First Moroccan, Arab Woman Pilot Murdered by France?
Sidi Ifni- Touria Chaoui is considered by many to be the first Moroccan and Arab woman pilot. She was born in Fez in 1936. At a young age, she had a passion for flying a plane. In March of 1956,...
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Morocco: Alleged Cases of Sexual Harassment at 2M TV
Casablanca- Following the accusation of sexual harassment of a high-ranking executive at the Moroccan TV channel 2M, the directors of 2M have appointed a commission to investigate the allegations of...
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A Very Bitter Chocolate
Casablanca - If the Benkirane government is unable to fight against a simple Minister, how can it tackle corruption from the big fish who are able to erect walls and protect their privileges at the...
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80% of Moroccan families can’t save money: survey
By Aziz Allilou- Rabat Eight out of ten families in Morocco could not save money last year, according to a recent research made by the Higher Delegation of Planning. The Higher Delegation of Planning...
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Moroccan colonel loses job for refusing to shake hand with a woman
Rabat- A Moroccan military officer has been dismissed from his position for refusing to shake hands with the first woman governor in Morocco’s history. According to the Moroccan newspaper Al Massae,...
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Morocco’s Ifrane to Host Popular Snow Festival
Taroudant - The Moroccan resort city of Ifrane will host from February 28 to March2, 2014 the 2nd annual Ifrane Snow Festival, according to the Moroccan daily Le Matin. The Association “Tourtite”...
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King Mohammed VI appoints Fadel Benyaich Morocco’s Ambassador to Spain
Fez - King Mohammed VI is on Tuesday appointed Fadel Benyaich, Morocco’s new Ambassador to Spain. The announcement was made during the council of ministers, which was chaired by King Mohammed VI in...
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Tribute to first Moroccan social activist in England
Taroudant- According to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP), the Moroccan community in London recently held a reception day at Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre in honor of Hussein Sabbah, the first...
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Human Rights Watch calls on Algeria to “allow Rights Groups to visit”
By Aziz Allilou- Rabat Algeria is still denying the requests of UN human rights experts and international human rights nongovernmental organizations to visit the country, according to a new report by...
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Casablanca: A Budget of MAD 2.82 Billion for 2014
Casablanca- A budget of 2.82 billion dirhams will be spent on the upgrading of the Grand Casablanca and improving the living environment of its inhabitants in 2014 according to MAP. Following the...
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40 Years of solitude: in memory of Moroccan soldiers’ families stranded in...
Taroudant- In memory of Moroccan soldiers’ families stranded in Vietnam, Al Jazeera has released this week on YouTube a film by Sana Elyounoussi, “40 Years of Solitude.” This film tells the story of...
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