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  1. In face of Abbas? electoral withdrawal, UN again urges Israeli settlement freezeRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Spero News

    ... although it withdrew from Gaza in 2005. Last month, in a message to the Jerusalem International Forum in Rabat, Morocco, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the city, revered as sacred by Jews, Christians and Muslims, must be the capital of two ...

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  2. Karpov opens chess school in MoroccoRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | The View from Fez

    ... grand master Anatoly Karpov in a speed game when he faced many players at the same time. Now the chess players of Morocco are set to get a fantastic boost as Karpov has agreed to a partnership with the Fath club and set up a chess school in Rabat. ...

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  3. Carol Pucci on KPAMRead the original story

    3 hrs ago | The Seattle Times

    Seatttle Times travel writer Carol Pucci will talk about her recent "Madrid to Morocco and Back" trip on KPAM 860 radio's Travel Show with Pat Boyle," Saturday, Nov.

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  4. Monaco invites rich and famous to winter in MoroccoRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | World News from Times Online

    The State of Monaco has emerged as the unlikely backer of a new drive to brand Morocco as the next big second-home destination for the rich and famous.

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  5. An artful ritual in Tucson, Morocco's latest resort and moreRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | The Globe and Mail

    ... on Friday, Nov. 06, 2009 12:30PM EST Last updated on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 5:15PM EST F EELING FLUSH IN MARRAKESH Morocco has seen its tourism numbers grow significantly in the past few years, and this week's opening of a mammoth high-end hotel ...

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  6. UN Again Urges Israeli Settlement FreezeRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Scoop

    ... although it withdrew from Gaza in 2005. Last month, in a message to the Jerusalem International Forum in Rabat, Morocco, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the city, revered as sacred by Jews, Christians and Muslims, must be the capital of two ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, China, Ramallah, China, Hadarom, Israel, Jerusalem, Israel

  7. In face of Abbas' electoral withdrawal, UN again urges Israeli settlement freezeRead the original story w/Photo

    9 hrs ago | United Nations

    ... although it withdrew from Gaza in 2005. Last month, in a message to the Jerusalem International Forum in Rabat, Morocco, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the city, revered as sacred by Jews, Christians and Muslims, must be the capital of two ...

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  8. Wilson Associates Takes on Interiors for Mazagan Beach ResortRead the original story

    Monday | Contract

    Mazagan Beach Resort opens this month as a 5-Star One & Only property in El Jadida, Morocco.

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  9. Morrocan Solar Power – ramping up the alternative energy momentumRead the original story w/Photo

    13 hrs ago | The Red Ferret Journal

    ... (and it's not just the weird headline which implies the country is forgoing solar energy). The article claims that Morocco spent $6 billion in 2008 on oil products for energy, and this solar array will reduce the need by 42% when completed in 2020. ...

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  10. Culture 101Read the original story

    19 hrs ago | Egypt Today

    ... in the acclaimed Khaltet Fawzeya (Fawzeya's Recipe) at the third SalA International Women's Film Festival in Morocco. After opening the Middle East Film Festival, El-Mosafer (The Traveler) by director Ahmed Maher is likely to travel again to ...

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  11. That's not for meRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Trinidad Guardian

    With a finger on his lips, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves shares a light moment with Dr Hans Geiser, conference co-ordinator, left; Normfundo Walaza, chief executive officer of Desmond Tutu Peace Centre, South Africa, second left; Reginald Dumas, former head of the Public Service of T and Stephen Cadiz, head of ...

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  12. Mott chief wins philanthropy prizeRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 3 | Philanthropy Journal

    ... brain and behavior research. November 5, 2009 Aicha Ech Channa, founder and president of organization in Casablanca, Morocco that provides services to unmarried women with children, received $1 million 2009 Opus Prize from University of St. Thomas ...

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  13. Morocco's most exotic city beguiles

    22 hrs ago | Manawatu Evening Standard

    ... is food, hot and cold, to suit all tastes, and while the atmosphere may be intoxicating, the beverages are not, Morocco being a Muslim country. Evening is the most exciting time. Stalls are set up, lamps glow around the square, the heady scent of ...

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  14. CPJ: End campaign against independent media in MoroccoRead the original story

    Yesterday | CPJ Press Freedom Online

    ... , and at the end of October to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to encourage her on the eve of her visit to Morocco to "impress upon the Moroccan authorities that a free press is a crucial component of any free society." November 9, 2009 4:38 PM ET

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  15. Roll Call: Lindsaya s Emotional WeekendRead the original story

    Monday | Access Hollywood

    Lindsay Lohan shows her smile at the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort grand opening in El Jadida, Morocco, on October 31, 2009 Rachel Zoe and Brad Goreski attend the Marchesa Spring 2010 Presentation at Chelsea Art Museum, NYC, September 16, 2009 She's still got it!61 year old Glenn Close attends the 2009 World Science Festival's Opening Gala at Alice ...

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  16. Countdown to cookalongRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday | The Observer

    Allegra's Moroccan filo pie is almost close enough to taste. Join in on Thursday evening at 8pm for the internet's original and best live, interactive cookery class - or, if you're really keen, start early and make your own harissa paste Spices for sale in the bazaar, Marrakech, Morocco.

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  17. German Companies Eye Moroccan Renewable Energy ProjectsRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | Clean Edge

    Germany plans to help Morocco develop a water-desalination plant and electricity generators using solar power as part of a larger program to expand the use of renewable energy in the North African nation, reported Bloomberg citing a German official.

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    Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Solar Energy, Solar Energy, North-West, Morocco, World News, Rabat, Morocco

  18. Gladstone names strategic-planning chiefRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 3 | Philanthropy Journal

    ... brain and behavior research. November 5, 2009 Aicha Ech Channa, founder and president of organization in Casablanca, Morocco that provides services to unmarried women with children, received $1 million 2009 Opus Prize from University of St. Thomas ...

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  19. Robert Reich and New Brunswick premier Shawn Graham at Toronto Forum for Global Cities - November 10Read the original story

    Monday | Canada NewsWire

    Toronto Forum for Global Cities - November 10, 2009 Conference Highlights Include Robert Reich and Shawn Graham, Premier of New Brunswick TORONTO , Nov.

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    Related Topix: Joe Handley, Canada, Computers

  20. (xxx)Media Advisory(xxx) - IBM leads discussion on smarter cities at Toronto Forum for Global CitiesRead the original story

    Monday | Canada NewsWire

    IBM leads discussion on smarter cities at Toronto Forum for Global Cities TORONTO , Nov.

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