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Central African Republic urges Morocco to keep its contingent in MINUSCA

Rabat - The Central African Republic urged Morocco to maintain its contingent in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)....

Morocco's reaction is 'proportional to seriousness of Ban's blunders', official

Rabat - Morocco's reaction to statements by UNSG Ban Ki moon on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, during his latest visit to the region, "was proportional to the seriousness of his blunders," said,...

Paris Terror Attacks Suspect Salah Abdeslam Arrested in Brussels

Brussels - Salah Abdeslam, the most-wanted suspect for the Paris attacks, was arrested Thursday after a shootout with heavily-armed police in the Belgian capital. The 26-year-old was...

1.2 Tons of Chira Seized Northern Morocco

Nador (north) - Moroccan authorities on Thursday seized some 1.2 tons of chira (cannabis resin) near the town of Iazanen in the northern province of Nador. The banned substance (worth...

Illegal immigration attempt foiled northern Morocco, police

Rabat - Police services in the northern city of Asilah foiled on Wednesday an illegal immigration attempt by some sub-Saharan citizens onboard an inflatable boat, the national police (DGSN) said....

Ban's statements could undermine his role of facilitator in solving Sahara issue, FOPREL president

Rabat - Statements by UNSG Ban Ki-Moon on the Sahara could undermine his role of facilitator in solving the conflict, said president of the Forum of Presidents of the Legislative Bodies of Central...

Morocco has no animosity towards UNSG or UN but remains attached to its natural right over its Sahara, says head of Govt.

Rabat - Morocco has no animosity towards UNSG Ban Ki-Moon or the UN but remains attached to its natural right over its Sahara, said head of government Abdelilah Benkirane on Thursday in Rabat....

Moroccan government decides to resume contacts with EU

Rabat - The Moroccan government decided to resume contacts with the European Union, head of government Abdelilah Benkirane announced during the weekly cabinet meeting on Thursday in Rabat....

Morocco to Switch to Summer Time (GMT+1) on March 27

Rabat - Morocco will switch to summer daylight saving time (GMT+1) on March 27 at 2 a.m., the ministry of Public Service and Modernization of the Administration said Thursday. Moroccans should...

Morocco 'At Odds with UN Secretary General, not United Nations', Says FM

New York - Morocco is "at odds with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, not with the United Nations", Foreign Minister Salaheddine Mezouar stressed at a press conference, held Thursday in New York....

Evacuation héliportée d'un nourrisson souffrant de complications respiratoires aigües de Laâyoune à Marrakech

Rabat - Un nourrisson de 2 mois souffrant de complications respiratoires aigües a été transporté par un hélicoptère médicalisé , jeudi après-midi de l'Hôpital Moulay El Hassan Ben El Mehdi de...

Hillary Clinton remporte la primaire du Missouri

WASHINGTON - La primaire démocrate du Missouri, dont le vote s'est tenu mardi, a été remportée par Hillary Clinton, après le refus du candidat Bernie Sanders de procéder à un nouveau comptage des...

5.1-magnitude Quake Strikes off Morocco's Mediterranean Coast

Rabat - A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Wednesday afternoon off the coasts of the northern cities of Al Hoceima and Nador, the National Geophysics Institute (CNRST) said. The quake occurred at...

FOPREL Condemns Inappropriate Statements of Ban Ki-Moon on Moroccan Sahara

Rabat - Forum of Presidents of the Legislative Bodies of Central America and the Caribbean Basin (known by its Spanish acronym FOPREL) condemns the "inappropriate" statements made by UN Secretary...

Four Tons of Chira Seized at El Guergarat Crossing Point

Laayoune (south) - Moroccan authorities seized this Monday some 4 tons of cannabis resin (Chira) at the crossing point of El Guergarat (south of Morocco). The banned substance was...

Putin Orders Withdrawal of Russian Forces From Syria

Moscow - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russian forces to start withdrawing from Syria. "I think that the task that was assigned to the Ministry of Defense and the...

4.6-magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Morocco's Mediterranean Coast

Rabat - A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Sunday off the coasts of the northern cities of Al Hoceima and Nador, the National Geophysics Institute (CNRST) said. The quake occurred at 20h54 (GMT),...

34 killed in Ankara Blast

Ankara - At least 34 people were killed after an explosion hit Turkey's capital city of Ankara, the media reported on Monday. A bomb-laden car caused the explosion late Sunday night...

"Freedom For All" Deplores Ban Ki-moon Comments on the Sahara Issue

London - British NGO "Freedom for All" deplored the "inappropriate" comments delivered by UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon on the Sahara issue during his tour in the region. The director of the...

Arab League names Egypt's Ahmed Aboul Gheit as Secretary general

Cairo - The Arab League chose former Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Thursday as its new secretary-general. Aboul Gheit served as Egypt's foreign minister during the...