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USA

Trump endorses N. American World Cup bid, threatens allies against backing Morocco

United States president Donald Trump on Thursday tweeted his support for the North American bid for the 2026 soccer World Cup and issued a veiled threat to nations that might oppose it.

Sport

El Morabity brothers dominate Marathon des Sables fourth stage

The fourth stage covers a huge 86.2km, with runners having to complete the stage within 35 hours

Focus

African leaders debate economic, social and environmental development at Crans Montana Forum

The Crans Montana Forum returns for the 4th consecutive year to Dakhla in Western Sahara, to discuss "Africa and South-South Cooperation".

South Korea

Olympic athletes change tracks for Pyeongyang

When the Winter Olympics open this week, one athlete sure to break records is cross-country skiier Pita Taufatofua. He's set to become the first person from Tonga to participate in both Winter and Summer Games.

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Jordan

Arab ministers counter-attack on Jerusalem status

Diplomats from six Arab countries have pledged to seek international recognition of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Cult

Morocco: Visa For Music showcases Africa and Middle-East artists

The 2017 Visa For Music (VFM) has taken place in the Moroccan city of Rabat, Morocco.

Morocco

Morocco: 15 people killed in food-aid crush

A stall giving out food was submerged by crowds in the impoverished town of Sidi Boulaalam.

Morocco

At least fifteen killed in Morocco stampede

The incident happened as food aid was being distributed

Belgium

Moroccan football fans riot in Brussels after country's World Cup qualification

Twenty-two Belgian police officers injured, city centre shops looted, and cars burned.

Morocco

Euroviews. Morocco's stateless children

There are many people around the world who are born and die without leaving any official trace of their existence. They are ghosts in their own country; unaccounted for, unidentifiable and hidden.

Target

Morocco flying high as aircraft manufacturers land in the hub

Daleen Hassan: “Nagoya is Japan’s hub for the aerospace industry.

Next Series

Making green energy cheaper

Sunny Morocco seems like the ideal place to produce solar power.

Next Series

Takeaway: What's wrong with solar power plants?

This technology seems perfect for arid regions The solar light is free The power plants take relatively little space The problem is dust Washing the mirrors takes precious water Water usage has to be

Morocco

Spanish policeman strikes armed attacker with bollard

In an incident which saw the man attack police, slightly wounding one, an officer's quick thinking ensured that the assailant was quickly detained.

Spain

Spanish police subdue 'Allahu Akbar' attacker with traffic bollard

Spanish police subdue 'Allahu Akbar' attacker with traffic bollard

Morocco

Morocco: civil unrest in northern Rif region

Morocco: civil unrest in Al-Hoceima

Target

From Atlas to Las Vegas: unearthing Morocco's beauty secrets

Vitamin-rich Argan oi is known for its benefits in nourishing the skin and it's also one of the most expensive vegetable oils in the world.

Cult

Essaouira's Gnaoua Festival marks 20th edition

Every year over the course of three days the heart of Essaouira in Western Morocco beats to the rhythm of the traditional Gnaoua music – a rich repertoire originating in West Africa that combines anci

Morocco

Rally in Moroccan capital Rabat

Thousands protest in the Moroccan captial Rabat in support of anti-corruption protests

Morocco

Human species 'older than previously thought'

Fossils that are 100,000 years older than any other known remains of our species have been unearthed