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Apr 9, 2008 | KIMA

Family of 23 Loses Youngest to Rare Disease

“It was March 14, and that will always be like a second birthday for me because it was a chance for life”

A couple is pushing through the pain of losing their youngest child with the help of their 20 other children. via KIMA

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Apr 9, 2008 | The Post Chronicle

Islamist Terrorists Tunnel Out Of Prison

“We had tried every way to end this injustice and we knocked on all doors for that without result. The only way left for us is to do that (breakout). We hope that you will understand”

Moroccan authorities said they were searching Monday for nine Muslim terrorists who tunneled out prison to freedom, leaving behind a letter of apology. via The Post Chronicle

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Apr 9, 2008 | People's Daily Online

EU eyes investment in southern Mediterranean countries

“Despite their closeness to Europe and their promising growth, the countries of the Southern Mediterranean have attracted only one percent of EU foreign investment since 2000. We need to change that”

The European Union told leaders from southern Mediterranean countries on Tuesday that the 27-nation bloc wants to boost its investment in the region. via People's Daily Online

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Tue Apr 08, 2008

Daily Mail

Nine Casablanca terrorists escape from Moroccan prison

Nine people convicted of offences linked to suicide attacks in Casablanca in 2003 have escaped from prison. via Daily Mail

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Mon Apr 07, 2008

news.opodo.co.uk | Nial

Morocco expects continued tourism growth

More people are expected to visit Morocco this year after the country experienced a record year for tourism in 2007, according to reports. ...

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www.magharebia.com | Nial

Morocco's Ahensal wins Marathon des Sables

Mohamed Ahensal won the 23rd Marathon des Sables on Saturday (April 5th), the Moroccan athlete's second victory after winning the same competition in 1998. ...

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www.nydailynews.com | Nial

A ride through Morocco's majestic Sahara

It was sunset, and we were headed south into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. A 10-hour journey on a winding road through the ...

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blog.nola.com | Nial

Unveiling the beauty of Marrakech, Morocco

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO -- The little boy, maybe 6 or 7, pedaled his bike as fast as he could to catch up with us. Eager-to-please with deep brown eyes, ...

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allafrica.com | Nial

King Mohamed VI Launches Thermo-Solar Energy Plant in Morocco

The ceremony, held at the site of the project, 86 km to the south of Oujda in eastern Morocco, signified the official commencement of works on the ...

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Sun Apr 06, 2008

Independent Online

Moroccan king frees protesters

“These people should never have been jailed simply for exercising their right to free speech.”

Eight Moroccan rights activists jailed for chanting anti-monarchy slogans during Labour Day demonstrations last year were set free on Friday after receiving a royal pardon, the government said. via Independent Online

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The View from Fez

Encounter Fez with Lonely Planet

The Newtons of Ipswich arrived in Morocco well equipped with a copy of Fez Encounter 1 , just launched at the end of March. via The View from Fez

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Fri Apr 04, 2008

washingtontimes.com | Nial

U.N. union seeks own probe of Algeria attack

Responding to a question about the innocent people killed by al Qaeda bombings in Algeria, Iraq and Morocco, al-Zawahri responded, "We haven't killed the ...

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www.meed.com | Nial

Morocco reports spike in imports

Morocco imported $6.4bn worth of crude oil and wheat during the first two months of 2008, a 32.5 per cent increase on the same period the previous year. ...

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allafrica.com | Nial

Morocco: Journalists' Union Leader Assaulted, Sustains Head Injuries

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on Moroccan authorities to investigate an attack on Mohamed Daw Serraj, a journalist and ...

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UTV

Now and Then

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Thu Apr 03, 2008

Slam Sports

Morocco: Dramatic variety and a taste of the Arabic world

“Just ride a bicycle from Rabat to Essaouira, and stop in basically every small town and city in between”

Morocco is probably best-known to North American travellers for cities like Fez, Casablanca and Marrakech. via Slam Sports

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Abilene Reporter-News

Chicken fingers are kid, mom-approved

Simple ingredients and great taste made these chicken strips a winner with everyone I expected that my children would become adventurous eaters. via Abilene Reporter-News

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Wed Apr 02, 2008

www.bloomberg.com | Nial

Morocco Two-Month Trade Deficit Surges on Oil, Food Imports

By Tarek Halim April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Morocco's trade deficit in the first two months of the year more than doubled on increased imports of food products ...

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Tue Apr 01, 2008

Rocky Mountain News

Family remembers CU student's 'truth, justice, beauty'1:07 p.m. | A...

“While the small stuff in his room was typically cluttered, the larger arrangement and alignment of things was well balanced and pleasing to the eye.”

Family remembers CU student's 'truth, justice, beauty' Vanessa Miller, Daily Camera Originally published 01:07 p.m., April 1, 2008 Updated 01:07 p.m., April 1, 2008 David Graeme Parrish Mexican jailers behind ... via Rocky Mountain News

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dailyheadlines.uark.edu | Nial

Lecture to Examine Politics in Morocco

Paul Silverstein, professor of anthropology at Reed College, will present “Berbers and/as Jews: Masquerade Politics in Southeastern Morocco” at 2:30 pm ...

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