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In Morocco, The Arab Spring's Mixed Bounty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:51:22 GMT

Relatives of Abdelwahab Zaydoun, a 27-year-old Moroccan who set himself on fire to protest his unemployment and died from his burns, react to his death in Casablanca last month.

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Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:13 GMT

Last fall, the New Jersey Defamation League that's driving much of recent cable television sent several of its members on a mission overseas.

African Lion 12 ready to roar: Marine Forces Africa conducts final planning conference

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:00 GMT

Marine Forces Africa conducted the final planning conference for African Lion 12 at several locations in Agadir, Morocco, to include the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces southern headquarters facilities, Jan.

Vivid tapestries bring ancient battle to life at Meadows

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:18:13 GMT

There is no record of King Afonso V of Portugal having a public relations person, but in the aftermath of his successful campaigns into North Africa in the late 1470s, he found a way to announce his military victories so that no one was likely to forget that it was he who wrested control of the Strait of Gibraltar from Morocco.

Small Cap Focus: London listing of Tangiers Petroleum provides funds...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:58:42 GMT

The London listing of Tangiers Petroleum last Friday kicks off what is expected to be an incredibly busy and exciting year.

Emir ratifies Qatar-Morocco agreement

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:39:11 GMT

Doha: The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday issued the Decree No.

Sofia Coppola's Marni for H&M commercial has landed

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:34:42 GMT

Now that Jason Wu for Target is pretty much done and dusted we can focus all our attention on the upcoming Marni for H&M collaboration.A Therefore, the highly anticipated commercial couldn't have come at a better time! We've been looking forward to it from the second we learnt the legendary Sofia Coppola would be directing it, and she hasn't let us ... (more)

Blue-Eyed Devil: West's understanding of Arab Spring shallow, narcissistic

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:29:44 GMT

Three days after finals last semester, I boarded an airplane at George Bush International bound for the Kingdom of Morocco.

"Attijariwafa Bank (ATW) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review" Published

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:45 GMT

The company's banking activities includes personal and professional banking, corporate banking, international banking, and investment banking.

Morocco arrests 3 accused of plotting attacks

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:21:10 GMT

The NFL's greatest quarterbacks are usually ranked by the number of rings they've won.

Morocco king pardons jailed Islamist leaders

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:21:37 GMT

RABAT: Morocco's King Mohammed issued pardons to several leading Islamists who rights groups say were unfairly jailed, signalling a less hardline approach after moderate Islamists came to power in an election last year.

Recent Study: Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:42:15 GMT

It is engaged in exploration, production and exploitation of various hydrocarbons and mineral resources.

Marrakesh sexpress

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:27:57 GMT

On the streets, it's easy to catch the eye of local men aiming for a tryst, but don't assume they think of themselves as gay.

Can 2012 - the Home Stretch

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:54:56 GMT

[Nation] The first cull is done. It's goodbye to eight teams and the battle continues for the remaining eight.

Global Sufi music fest in capital

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:18:10 GMT

New Delhi, Feb 4 : Sufi musicians from five countries will be in the capital Feb 6-8 for an International Sufi Festival to promote greater cultural contacts and soft diplomacy.

The lady gangsta fantasy of M.I.A.'s video for 'Bad Girls'

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:03:49 GMT

Today M.I.A., aka Maya Arulpragasam, debuted her video for new single "Bad Girls," working again with "Born Free" co-conspirator Romain Gavras.

M.I.A premieres "Bad Girls" video on Noisey - Vice's new YouTube Channel

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:59:02 GMT

SANTA MONICA, CA January 25, 2012 "Bad Girls," the newest track to be released from global music revolutionary M.I.A., will debut on Monday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. EST on Pitchfork.com . "Bad Girls," officially available worldwide on January 31st, was recorded in Miami and produced by Danja .

Moroccan govt calls for calm after riots

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:49:44 GMT

An exceptional harvest after good rains and food deliveries by aid agencies have ended famine in Somalia although conditions remain fragile and could worsen, the UN says.

M.I.A. Takes Her 'Bad Girl' Attitude To Morocco In New Video: Watch

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:30:34 GMT

In anticipation of her fourth full-length, the singer released "Bad Girls," a new single that is a reworked version of a track on her "Vicki Leekx" mixtape.

M.I.A. 'Bad Girls' video premieres

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:14 GMT

Today M.I.A.'s video for her brand new track, "Bad Girls," premieres exclusively on YouTube.

Morocco Bow Out With Niger Win

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:58:45 GMT

[Ghanaian Chronicle] Morocco bowed out of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations on a high note after beating Niger 1-0 in their Group C encounter on Tuesday in Libreville.

Morocco predicts lower growth for 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:47:22 GMT

RABAT: Morocco's finance minister predicted Thursday the kingdom's growth rate for 2012 would drop to 4.2 percent because of the economic crisis in Europe.

Scavolini Makes Plans to Grow in 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:37:54 GMT

In 2011, the company moved forward with new openings in Cyprus, Singapore and Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France.

Sahrawi Arab Republic President Sends Message to Counterpart

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:55:30 GMT

[ANGOP] Luanda - A verbal message from the president of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Mohamed Abedel Aziz, to his Angolan counterpart, José Eduardo dos Santos, was transmitted Thursday in Luanda.

Art and fashion find their nexus in a Los Angeles creative couple

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:59:26 GMT

Artist MoshA© Elimelech and his wife, fashion designer Shelli Segal, at their Burbank home and studio.

Morocco wants Syria consensus

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:54:42 GMT

Uprising: Will Emerging Markets Shape or Shake the World Economy Will Emerging Markets Shape or Shake the World Economy? Now R275.95 buy now Rabat - Morocco, the only Arab country currently sitting on the UN Security Council, vowed on Wednesday to push for a consensus resolution on the deadly crisis in Syria.

Algeria, Morocco Agree To Open Borders

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:54:41 GMT

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria and Morocco have agreed to reopen their borders, closed since 1994.

Race to save six oarsman adrift on life raft

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:46:09 GMT

A cargo ship was rushing to the rescue of a champion Irish rower and five UK oarsmen adrift in the North Atlantic early this morning after a record-breaking rowing adventure ended in disaster.

Fresh wheat setbacks send prices rising, again

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:36:22 GMT

Morocco joined the list of countries on grains investors' at-risk list as concerns for Ukraine shifted up a gear, with an estimate that more than half winter sowings could be lost.

Morocco/Niger: Nation Bow Out With Niger Win

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:38:00 GMT

CAF (Giza)-Morocco bowed out of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations on a high note after beating Niger 1-0 in their Group C encounter on Tuesday in Libreville.

Cinema opens up for Morocco's blind

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:07:40 GMT

As Aziz Bouallouchen walks into the foyer of a plush cinema in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh, he is given not a pair of 3D glasses that one can expect to find in many cinemas around the world but a pair of headphones.

Cinema opens up for Morocco's blind

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:40:06 GMT

Morocco offers chance to 'watch' films when you can't see

Atlas Lions Finally Manage a Growl, but Fail to Roar

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:56:22 GMT

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Morocco finally got the win they were looking for at the African Nations Cup finals. But their performance was again unconvincing as they exited the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Niger in Libreville on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Marrakesh launches cinema for blind

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:33:34 GMT

For Aziz Bouallouchen, a Moroccan student who lost much of his sight in 2005, the chance to go along to the cinema to watch a film was always very remote.

Atlantic Odyssey transatlantic rowing bid fails as boat capsizes

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:19:59 GMT

Mark Beaumont, one of the six-man crew of the Sara G, on a previous adventure, a record-breaking round-the-world cycling challenge that ended in front of the Arc de Triomphe monument in Paris.

Niger 0-1 Morocco

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:04:41 GMT

Morocco salvage some pride after beating Niger 1-0 in Franceville in both team's final Group C game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Marrakech Under New Ownership

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:10:49 GMT

A Marrakech , the Moroccan eatery on Bloomfield Avenue that specialized in dishes like lamb tangine, is now under new ownership.

Morocco/Niger: Atlas Lions Likely to Have Upper Hand in Final Game

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:09:45 GMT

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-On the face of it, Morocco and Niger have nothing but pride to play for in their final 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier in Libreville on Tuesday.

Top 10 half-term getaways

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:34 GMT

Get back to nature with a Cornish farm stay. Trewartha Cottage, sleeping eight, is set on a traditional, family-run farm overlooking the sea near St Mawes, on the stunning Roseland peninsula.

Gabon/Morocco: Nation Parties After Big Victory

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:19:02 GMT

Nation (Nairobi)-The celebrations in and out of Stade de l'Amitie were understandably frenzied from players and fans at the end, as Gabonese President Ali Bongo joined the excited team for a jig inside their changing room.

Gabon/Morocco: Home Crowd Fires Furious Finish for Underdogs

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:22:14 GMT

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Gabon credited the crowd for their amazing turnaround on Friday night as they catapulted themselves into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals in dramatic style.

Morocco/Gabon: Gabon in Dramatic Win Over Morocco

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:30:52 GMT

CAF (Giza)-Co-hosts Gabon scored a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory over Morocco and ensure passage to the quarter finals of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations . The pulsating match played in Libreville had drama goals and a roller-coaster of emotions but ended with scenes of dubilation for the home side and disappointment for the Atlas Lions of Morocco.

On The Road: Slippers, saffron, and a game of hide and souk in Marrakech

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:55:50 GMT

It had all started so well. An early encounter with a babouche salesman resulted in a 50 per cent discount on his original price.

The New Frontiersman: Africa, Middle East to receive free Wikipedia mobile access

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:36:07 GMT

Pro-democracy protesters march through a lower income neighborhood in Casablanca, Morocco, on Sunday denouncing the newly elected government and the king.

British Actress Imogen Poots Stars in the New Marni for H&M Ad

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:22:14 GMT

Thanks to the resourceful folks over at The Fashion Spot , the very first Marni for H&M promo image has been leaked-and boy, is it pretty.

Gabon 3-2 Morocco

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:52:18 GMT

Co-hosts Gabon snatch an incredible late winner to put them through to the quarter-finals and send Morocco out.

Co-Hosts Seal Quarterfinal Spot With Last Minute Goal

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:05:05 GMT

allAfrica.com (Washington, DC)-Co-hosts Gabon netted a winner with virtually the last kick of the game to seal their quarterfinal place at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 Group C victory over Morocco.

Gabon Into Quarters After Remarkable Morocco Win

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:03:13 GMT

RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Gabon made it into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a classic and almost surreal 3-2 win over Morocco here on Thursday.

Gabon v Morocco

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:35:15 GMT

Preview of Friday's Group C clash between Gabon and Morocco in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco/Gabon: Chamakh - Morocco Will Bounce Back

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:57:16 GMT

Vanguard (Lagos)-Marouane Chamakh insists Morocco will put the disappointment of losing 2-1 to Tunisia on Monday night by bouncing back against Gabon on Friday.

Nation Beat Morocco in Maghrebian Derby

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:59:37 GMT

CAF (Giza)-Tunisia emerged victors over Morocco 2-1 in their Group C clash on Monday in Libreville.

Morocco: New Islamist Government caters to Moroccan King

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:36:02 GMT

Rabat, : After many days of debate, a new government was announced in Morocco last week.

Dakhla, Morocco

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:44:06 GMT

In Morocco’s south, an arty hideaway.

Morocco line-up Grasshoppers game

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:51:12 GMT

Morocco lined up a friendly against Swiss side Grasshoppers in preparation for this month's Africa Cup of Nations.

Is Morocco really ready for a mega mall?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:46:53 GMT

In this photo taken Dec. 16, divers clean the two-story aquarium at the center of Morocco Mall near Casablanca.

New Year's Eve will be hotter in UK than Spain, Morocco and Iraq

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:18:56 GMT

BRITAIN will party in record New Year's Eve temperatures today - with parts of the country warmer than Iraq, Morocco and Spain.

New Year's Eve will be hotter than Spain, Morocco and Iraq

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:30:32 GMT

BRITAIN will party in record New Year's Eve temperatures today - with parts of the country warmer than Iraq, Morocco and Spain.

Morocco name Taarabt and Chamakh

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:34:17 GMT

QPR's Adel Taarabt and Arsenal's Marouane Chamakh are both named in Morocco's 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Fund: Moderation in Morocco

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:52:09 GMT

Rabat , Morocco - A little over a year ago, a young fruit vendor in Tunisia poured gasoline on himself, struck a match, and committed suicide.

Morocco's Chafni banned in France

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:12:05 GMT

Morocco and Auxerre midfielder Kamal Chafni is suspended in France until further notice for pushing a referee.

Roger and Mathilde (Tilly) Lamb both died while holidaying in Morocco.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:34:59 GMT

The Christchurch-based engineer who died in Morocco just days after his English wife - both in mysterious circumstances - had debts of $700,000, it has been revealed.

Clifford Geertz in Morocco

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:55:58 GMT

Between 1963 and 1986, eminent American anthropologists Clifford and Hildred Geertz - together and alone - conducted ethnographic fieldwork for varying periods in Sefrou, a town situated in north-central Morocco, south of Fez.

Morocco: Nation to Host 2013-2014 Club World Cup

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:29:44 GMT

Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced on Saturday.

Morocco Country Specific Information

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:53:55 GMT

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral parliament and independent judiciary; historically, the king has been the dominant authority.

Western Sahara sinks EU-Morocco accord

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:30:34 GMT

"European parliament vetos fishing agreement with Morocco over Western Sahara," headlines El Pas.

VIDEO: Morocco's new mall divides opinion

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:12:34 GMT

One of the biggest shopping malls in Africa has opened in Morocco, but some economists wonder whether it's a bit too early to embrace this type of project.

Fishing | Western Sahara sinks EU-Morocco accord

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:34:06 GMT

"European parliament vetos fishing agreement with Morocco over Western Sahara," headlines El País. On 14 December, MEPs decided not to renew the agreement, set […] (News in brief)

Morocco's fish fight: High stakes over Western Sahara

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:27:12 GMT

What is at stake between Morocco and Western Sahara

Morocco bans EU fishing amid row

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:38:47 GMT

Morocco orders foreign fishing vessels operating in its waters under an EU deal to leave, amid a row about over-fishing and Western Sahara.

Guinea and Morocco in bid to revive their economic relations

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:33:27 GMT

Guinea and Morocco are in the process of reviving their economic and commercial relations, this was revealed on Tuesday by Guinea's Prime Minister Mohamed Said Fofana.

Al Di Meola "Morocco Fantasia" Coming to DVD and Blu-ray on January 24

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:38:37 GMT

A high point of the Moroccan music festival is without doubt the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco.

Gabon Beats Morocco in Under 23 Soccer Tourney

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:54:26 GMT

Gabon came from behind to beat hosts Morocco 2-1 in the final of the first ever CAF U-23 Championship on Saturday in Marrakech.

Morocco's PM-elect: no Islamic dress code for women

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:21:11 GMT

The man set to become Morocco's first Islamist prime minister said Friday his government would not try to make women dress more modestly.

Morocco's justice system, plagued by corruption, sees hope of reform in Islamist victory

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:44:02 GMT

The chant thundered through the headquarters of Morocco's Islamist party as it celebrated election victory.

Morocco through to Olympic Games

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:24:00 GMT

Two early goals from Abdelaziz Barrada set hosts Morocco on their way to a 3-2 win over Egypt and a place in the men's Olympic football tournament next ...

Morocco through to Olympic Games

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:03:03 GMT

Hosts Morocco qualify for the Olympic Games football tournament after beating Egypt 3-2 in Marrakesh.

Morocco, Egypt chase Olympic spot

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:53:12 GMT

Hosts Morocco take on Egypt in the second semi-final of the African Olympic qualifying tournament on Wednesday in Marrakesh.

U23 Squad Arrives in South Africa From Morocco

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:27:57 GMT

The South African Under 23 Men's National Team is back in the country after participating in the CAF Under 23 Championship in Morocco.

Africa: Senegal, Morocco Head for U-23 Semis

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:03:07 GMT

Senegal has made it through to the U-23 African Championship semi-finals after a hard fought 1-0 win over hosts Morocco who also qualified to the semis despite the loss.

Vets get invaluable work experience in Morocco

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:51:00 GMT

Vetinary surgery on expensive race horses in the UK is well equipped. In Morocco, volunteer vets learn to do more with less.

Senegal, Morocco reach U23 semis

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:12:39 GMT

Morocco and Senegal book their places in the semi-finals of the African Olympic qualifying while Nigeria and Algeria crash out.

MOROCCO: New Moroccan PM faces uphill struggle with monarchy

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:12:59 GMT

Morocco’s new prime minister has displayed his allegiance to the country’s ruling monarchy, raising questions about how he will push through a reform agenda.

Morocco Gets Muslim Brotherhood PM

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:06:25 GMT

Morocco, with its 35 million people, where 1 in 3 are unemployed and poverty is widespread, has had multi-party elections since independence in 1956 without anyone taking much notice.

Jennifer Lopez takes her toyboy dancer to Morocco on her private jet

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:24:46 GMT

The superstar singer-and-actress flew yesterday with her younger flame, Caspar Smart, to Morocco.

Morocco: Islamist Poll Winner Meets King

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:35:05 GMT

The head of Morocco's Islamist party was summoned by King Mohammed VI on Tuesday for talks on forming a new government following its victory in weekend elections.

The spice of life in Morocco

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:08:23 GMT

Moroccan tea is one of the important traditions and cultures of Morocco, and making it is an art form in itself.

Morocco on verge of Olympic semis

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:42:59 GMT

Morocco's U23 team are nearly through to the semi finals of the African Olympic qualifying tournament and on the verge of a place at London 2012.

Morocco's king names head of Islamist party new PM

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:13:37 GMT

RABAT, Morocco - The leader of an Islamist party that has never before participated in Morocco's governments was...

Benkirane named as Morocco's new PM

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:37:30 GMT

Morocco's King Mohamed has named Abdelilah Benkirane as the country's new prime minister. Benkirane's Justice and Development Party, a group of…

Islamist named as new Morocco PM

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:37 GMT

King Mohammed VI of Morocco appoints moderate Islamist leader Abdelilah Benkirane prime minister, following his party's election victory.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) -- Morocco's king names ...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:44:38 GMT

Morocco Compound the Country's Football Woes

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:03:21 GMT

The woes of Nigeria's football continued yesterday in Morocco as the national U-23 team got pipped 1-0 by their Moroccan counterpart in the newly created African U-23 Championship.