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Moroccan UN Worker Injured in Beirut Port Explosion
The Moroccan embassy in Lebanon states that a Moroccan woman was injured in the two powerful explosions that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Beirut.
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Moroccan Model Sofia Saidi Crowned Miss Arab at World Next Top Model Contest
Morocco has once again won the "Miss Arab" title. This year again it is the Moroccan Sofia Saidi, who was crowned at the "World Next Top Model" in Lebanon.
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Moroccan Social Media Users Push for Closer Ties with Israel, Citing Shared Interests
Moroccan Facebookers have called for normalization with Israel following an opinion poll launched by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its "Israel Speaks Arabic" page.
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Morocco Weighs Cannabis Legalization as Global Trend Grows
After Canada, Lebanon also legalized cannabis for medical purposes on Thursday, April 24, 2020. However, Morocco, the world’s largest producer, is still hesitant to give the green light.
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American Drug Mule Dies in Casablanca Hospital After Airport Arrest
An American citizen of Lebanese origin, involved in the trafficking of cocaine capsules in his intestines, died on Thursday at the University Hospital of Casablanca.
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Moroccan Bailiff Jailed for Fraud Leading to Lebanese-Owned Company's Bankruptcy
A bailiff was imprisoned, last Wednesday, in the "Outita" prison in Sidi Kacem, on the orders of the investigating judge, for falsifying an official document that led to the seizure and bankruptcy of a company owned by a Lebanese.
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Moroccan Corruption Worsens, 74% Say Government Efforts Insufficient: Transparency International Report
In total, 74% of Moroccans say that the government’s efforts to fight corruption are insufficient. This is revealed by the latest Transparency International report on corruption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
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IMF: Social Unrest and Global Tensions Slow MENA Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund, in its Regional Economic Outlook Report, reveals that in addition to global trade tensions, oil price volatility and Brexit-related uncertainties, social tensions also explain the weak growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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Lebanon Protests Enter Fifth Day as Morocco Sets Up Emergency Line for Nationals
Fifth day of protests in Lebanon. The unprecedented protest movement of the Lebanese against the political class is taking on alarming proportions. The Moroccan Embassy in Lebanon has set up a telephone line for members of the Moroccan community to communicate in urgent cases related to the popular demonstrations taking place in this country.
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Lebanon Denies Entry to Moroccan Journalist Over Israel Travel History
Moroccan journalist Nora Fouari was not allowed to enter Lebanon, the authorities accusing her of having previously stayed in Israel.