International Peace and Security on the Brink of a Meltdown
By Hicham Ahamdi Rabat - The main functions of the United Nations are maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, and providing humanitarian aids. None of these functions...
View ArticleNew Law Makes It Harder for Saudi Men to Marry Moroccan Women
Fez- Saudi men will no longer have the freedom to marry as many women as they please. A new rule introduced in the Saudi legislation makes it harder for Saudi men to marry a Moroccan woman, as they...
View ArticleQuebec: Solidarity March With Gaza Calls for Boycott of Israel
Montreal- A large demonstration was held Sunday in Montreal in solidarity with the Palestinian people of Gaza to protest against the barbaric offensive by the Israeli army in the Palestinian enclave,...
View ArticleNew 72-hour Truce in Gaza
Rabat- A 72-hour truce came into force in the Gaza Strip on Monday 0:01 local (9:01 p.m. GMT). Sunday, the Palestinians and Israel have reached a "simultaneous consensus" on a truce in indirect talks...
View ArticleHalal Food to Reach $ 1.6 Trillion by 2018: Report
Fez- A report published by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce forecasts the growth of the global market for Halal food and beverages (F&B) (corresponding to Islamic law) to reach 1.6 trillion dollars by...
View ArticleMoroccans Represent 33% of Immigrants in Spain
Fez- According to a recent report conducted by the Spanish Permanent Observatory for Migration under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, published last Wednesday, the number of Moroccans living...
View ArticleBenkirane Promises to Guarantee Representation of Moroccan Immigrants in...
Fez- Abdelilah Benkrane, Head of the Moroccan Government, said on Sunday evening in Rabat that the Moroccan government will spare no effort to guarantee the representation of Moroccans living abroad in...
View ArticleMoroccan Government Hails Importance of Moroccans Living Abroad
Fez - Mr. Anis Peru, Minister in Charge of Moroccans Living Abroad and Migration Affairs, lauded the strong attachment of the first generation of Moroccans living abroad to their homeland, in...
View ArticleMorocco: Advisor to Head of Government Elected Leader of Unity and Reform...
Fez - Abderrahim Chikhi has been elected as the new head of the Movement of Unity and Reform after a long debate Saturday in the fifth general national assembly. The Movement for Unification and Reform...
View ArticleSon of Australia’s Most wanted Terrorist Holds Decapitated Head Before Camera
Casablanca - Khalid Sharrouf (30), a convicted terrorist, is known for striking terror into people’s hearts both in Iraq and Syria. Khalid Sharrouf broadcasted a horrible picture through Twitter that...
View ArticleFrance: Ex-Female National Player, Heads Male Soccer Team
Casablanca - For most men it is still an odd event: a women coaches an all-male team in professional soccer. The 40-year-old Corinne Diacre is expected to bring France’s soccer team, Clermont Foot 63...
View ArticleAmerican Actor Robin Williams Found dead in Apparent Suicide
New York- American Actor-comedian Robin Williams was found dead on Monday at his home in Northern California, according to Reuters. Marin County Sheriff's Office was quoted by Reuters as saying that...
View ArticleMoroccan Traditional Leather Slipper: Simplicity Meets Craftsmanship
By Ouassima Boujrad Fez - The Moroccan traditional leather slipper is one of the most important components of traditional Moroccan dress. It is made with typical Moroccan soft and pliable leather, and...
View ArticleMorocco: Journalist Steals Bahrain Minister’s Mobile Phone
Rabat- Bahrain’s Culture Minister’s cell phone has been reportedly stolen last week in Assila by a female journalist for a Tangier-based news website. Following her participation in the International...
View ArticleNisrine Dinar Offers Morocco 2nd Silver Medal in African Athletics Championships
Fez- Moroccan athlete, Nisrine Dinar, specialist of pole vault, offered Morocco its second silver medal at the African Senior Athletics Championships, which is being held from August 10 to 14 at the...
View ArticleFollowing Death of His Aunt, King Mohammed VI Cancels Festivities of His...
Rabat- King Mohammed VI has decided to cancel all the ceremonies and festivities marking his birthday, following the death Princess Lalla Fatima Zahra, and in "consideration of the place of the late...
View ArticleBenatia to Be Transferred to Chelsea for $ 50 Million
Fez- According to the Daily Star Morocco’s defender Mehdi Benatia is set to be transferred to Chelsea for $ 50 million. According to the same source, Chelsea’s manager, Jose Morinho, is ready to secure...
View ArticleHollywood: Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem Black-listed for Anti-Israeli Open...
Casablanca- Many world celebrities faced widespread backlash for voicing pro-Palestinian opinions on the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Among these celebs, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are...
View ArticleTom Cruise to Shoot Part of “Mission Impossible 5” in Morocco
Fez - After resuming his role as super spy Ethan Hunt, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is reportedly coming back to Morocco to shoot scenes in the fifth installment of the Mission Impossible franchise....
View ArticleMoroccan Student Recognized for Her Outstanding Achievement in UK Math...
Fez - Moroccan student Souhaila Hayyat from Bishop David Brown School in London received the Silver Award for her outstanding performance at the 2014 UK Junior Mathematical Challenge. The Moroccan...
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