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New Suspect Identified in 2007 Disappearance of Madeleine McCann A new suspect has been identified in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished at a resort in Portugal when she was three years old. “There have been some significant developments in this investigation, and a suspect has been identified,” U.K.’s Metropolitan Police ....

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3 key changes travelers can expect the next time they stay at one of Aman Resorts' luxury properties Aman Resorts As weeks of coronavirus lockdowns start to ease, travelers are looking ahead to future vacations. Aman Resorts COO Roland Fasel spoke to Business Insider about how the coronavirus will change the experience of staying at one of the luxury wellness retreat's properties. At some of i....

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African players speak out over George Floyd death Morocco international Achraf Hakimi is one of several African sportsmen to show support for the late African-American George Floyd.....

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Young footballers call for 'Justice for George Floyd' in Germany Berlin: Four young soccer players in Germanys Bundesliga addressed the death of George Floyd in the United States with protests against police brutality and calls for justice over the weekend. Englands 20-year-old winger Jadon Sancho, 21-year-old Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi and 22-year-old Mar....

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Zimbabwean football referees bemoan paltry Covid-19 relief payment from Zifa Zimbabwe's national football referees have bemoaned the paltry Covid-19 relief payment of US$80 (R1,400) received from the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa).This comes after Morocco's football....

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Morocco Sets Out a Post-Coronavirus Recovery Strategy Morocco is committed to finding opportunities to restructure and redirect its economy to be better prepared for other potential calamities, such as the coronavirus pandemic. The economy is already facing a downturn due to drought, which may result in as much as a 42% decline in cereal prod....

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AP PHOTOS: Confined Moroccans find new ways to celebrate Eid CASABLANCA Morocco (AP) — Instead of mass prayers and large family gatherings filled with colorful clothes, gifts and traditional foods, millions of Moroccan Muslims celebrated Eid Al-Fitr at home, subdued and isolated amid their country's newly extended coronavirus lockdown. The mood was sombe....

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I canceled 7 flights due to the pandemic. Here's the strategies I used that got me my money back and the ones that didn't MARTIN SYLVEST/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty I was supposed to fly to Europe the night after President Donald Trump announced travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. After the announcement was made, I began the long process of tearing down the trip and getting my money back, which ....

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Moroccans trapped in Spain for 2 months head home at last RABAT, Morocco (AP) — It's a reverse migrant crisis: Moroccan workers trapped in Spain are begging their own government to let them come back home. Construction worker Mohammed Benali is among hundreds of Moroccans who headed to their jobs in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta one day in Ma....

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S. Korea launches int'l support group in WHO to fight epidemics 韓 주도로 WHO에 글로벌 감염병 대응 지지그룹 출범... "행동지향적 논의 선도"

South Korea has launched its second of three global support groups to spur multilateral cooperation on global pandemics.
Dubbed the 'Support Group for Global Infectious Disease Resp....

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Morocco has a fantastic 135 GW offshore wind power potential “Fantastic” “that’s too attractive to ignore,” said World Bank senior energy specialist Mark Leybourne. In a recent report on emerging wind energy markets, Leybourne said that wind energy represents great potential for Morocco. If the potential is exploited properly, Mo....

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Trump selects Muslim American to find Covid-19 vaccine WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has named a Muslim American, Moncef Mohamed Slaoui, to head a fast-track programme called for finding a vaccine for Covid-19. "Operation Warp Speed's chief scientist will be Dr Moncef Slaoui, a world-renowned immunologist who helped create 14 new vaccines," P....

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Morocco hopes to boost domestic tourism to save key sector Morocco's government and tourism industry hope to encourage more Moroccans to explore the ancient souks of Marrakech and the beaches of Agadir this year, to make up for the collapse in foreign visitors due to the global pandemic.....

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'We want to go home': Moroccans stranded by virus seek help RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccans stranded abroad since their country abruptly grounded flights due to the coronavirus two months ago were holding protests in multiple countries Monday to beg their government to let them back home. While many countries closed their borders to foreigners as the vi....

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Police detain suspected Islamic State follower in Barcelona Spanish police have arrested a Moroccan man in Barcelona with suspected links to Islamic State who they believe was planning a militant attack. The Guardia Civil force said it had arrested the man, described as deeply radicalized, after a joint investigation with security forces in Morocco and the U....

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Morocco launches fleet of drones to tackle virus from the sky Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public service announcements and sanitisation.....

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Hosts for Tokyo 2020 wrestling qualifiers unchanged United World Wrestling (UWW) has confirmed China, Morocco and Hungary will remain the hosts of continental qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which have been postponed until next year.....

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Global military spending just saw its biggest spike in a decade, but the US outspends everyone else by far US Air Force/R. Nial Bradshaw Global military expenditures rose in 2019 to the highest level since 1988, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The US has led the way, spending 38% of the total, but China and India continue to pour money into defense. But a coronavir....

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Will COVID-19 Change Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia? The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 spread to North Africa more than two months ago. Since then, there has been speculation among observers that the effects on society, the economy and political life may be changed in both the short term with people's habits and the long term as governments take....

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'Jurassic Park' in Eastern Morocco: Paleontology of the Kem Kem Group The Kem Kem beds in Morocco are famous for the spectacular fossils found there, including at least four large-bodied non-avian theropods, several large-bodied pterosaurs and crocodilians.....

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Chinese organization donates medical supplies to foreign embassies As COVID-19 continues to spread across the planet, countries like Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand and Morocco are urgently in need of medical supplies.....

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Coronavirus deaths across Africa hit 1,000 Johannesburg: The novel coronavirus has killed 1,000 people across Africa since the pandemic emerged late last year, according to an AFP tally using official figures. Algeria is the African country with the highest number of deaths at 364, followed by Egypt with 205, Morocco 135 and South Africa 50....

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Vintage handmade rugs are always going to be expensive, but this online shop helped me appreciate why — each rug is unique and beautifully crafted from artisans in Morocco, Turkey, and northern India Revival Rugs is an affordable, transparent, and convenient online store for beautifully designed and handwoven vintage rugs. It has direct relationships with local artisans in Turkey, Morocco, and northern India, allowing it to monitor product quality and request in-demand designs....

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Morocco arrests over 4,300 for breaching emergency rules More than 4,300 people were arrested over the weekend in Morocco for breaching emergency rules in place to combat the novel coronavirus, according to official figures.....

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Moroccan companies begin ventilator production Morocco has started manufacturing its own ventilators with oxygen masks, with 500 expected to be ready by mid-April to help meet demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Industry Ministry said.....

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ABTA postpones Morocco convention until 2021 ABTA has postponed its annual travel convention in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Morocco-based event was due to take place in October 2020, and will now be moved until the same time next year.....

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Morocco draws on IMF credit line to support virus-hit economy RABAT, Morocco – Morocco on Wednesday, April 8, announced it has started to draw on a $3-billion credit line from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to offset a contraction of its economy because of the coronavirus pandemic . The 5-year loan has a grace period of 3 years, the .......

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I was stolen from, beaten up and swindled -- it was the best trip ever It takes a special kind of idiot to attempt to travel overland to Morocco from the north of England with barely $100 in their pocket.....

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European Tour postpones June events LONDON: The European Tour has confirmed the postponement of its events in Morocco and Stockholm in June.The Trophee Hassan II, scheduled for Rabat from June 4, and the Scandinavian Mixed, from June 11, will be re-scheduled at a later date. —PAIn addition, the Lalla Meryem Cup on the Ladies.......

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Virtual Vacation: Ancient Leather Tanneries Of Fez, Morocco Take an aerial tour of Fez, Morocco.....

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Morocco builds field hospital in Casablanca as COVID-19 cases surge to 1,113 Construction on a field hospital began in Casablanca, Morocco's economic hub, to help deal with the growing number of COVID-19 cases which soared on Monday to 339 in the city out of 1,113 in the country.....

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European Tour events in Morocco, Sweden off amid virus VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Two more golf events on the European Tour were called off Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, ensuring there will be no play until the end of June at the earliest. The Trophée Hassan II — scheduled to be played in Morocco from June 4-7 — was postponed....

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50 migrants cross into Spanish African enclave; 5 injured MADRID (AP) — Some 50 migrants on Monday forced their way into Spain's Melilla city over the fence that separates the European enclave in northern Africa, authorities there said. The central government's delegation in Melilla, which borders Morocco, said that they were part of a group of around....

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PIA to fly 4,000 Britons home this week LONDON: Around 4,000 people are scheduled to travel from Pakistan to the United Kingdom this week via 12 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan said on Sunday. In a briefing to journalists on repatriation efforts, Dr Christian Turner said the scal....

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Morocco to free over 5,000 prisoners to slow virus spread RABAT, Morocco – Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Sunday, April 5, pardoned more than 5,600 prisoners and ordered their release in stages to avoid contagion in the country's overcrowded jails. The justice ministry said the 5,654 detainees that would be freed were selected based in their age, heal....

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Report shares the plan Pochettino had for versatile Madrid defender prior to Spurs' sacking Report shares the plan Pochettino had for versatile Madrid defender prior to Spurs' sacking - originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Athletic’s Dominic Fifield, Tottenham Hotspur salivated at the possibility of luring Real Madrid defender Achraf Hakimi to the club once his ....

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Morocco's novel coronavirus cases reach 691 Death toll from the COVID-19 reached 44 in Morocco on Thursday, while the total number of confirmed cases reached 691, the Ministry of Health said.....

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Some 100 S. Koreans to return home from coronavirus-hit Morocco About 100 South Koreans were set to return home from coronavirus-hit Morocco on Friday on a special flight that the North African nation arranged to transport medical items from South Korea. Morocco had originally planned to send a cargo plane to So....

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S. Koreans to return home from Morocco via special flight provided by the kingdom 모로코 특별항공편으로 한국민 100여명 귀국길...이탈리아서 귀국 교민 중 1명 확진

Some one-hundred South Korean nationals that had been stranded in Morocco are expected to arrive at Incheon International Airport in the coming hours.
According to the foreig....

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Watch Bon Appétit's Molly Baz help Binging with Babish cook a big ol' ostrich egg The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen is doing some serious host-swapping this April Fools' week. On Wednesday Brad Leone and Chris Morocco made gourmet Andes mints on Gourmet Makes and on Thursday Molly Baz hosted an episode of Back to Back Chef with guest Andrew Rea, who you might know ....

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Here's an easy recipe for delicious Moroccan lentils that you can make with ingredients you probably already have on hand Irene Jiang/Business Insider When I lived in Morocco, I ate lentils at Mama Aisha's restaurant all the time. But when I moved away, I found myself craving those lentils, so I developed my own approximate recipe for them. In lieu of my usual fast-food taste tests, I've started sharing easy....

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The art I love: MACAAL president Othman Lazraq's tour of his museum's formidable African art collection My dad Alami Lazraq, founder of real estate firm Groupe Alliances, started collecting art from Morocco 40 years ago and then, gradually, began collecting pieces from the rest of Africa as well. He transmitted this passion to me, and now I am helping to evolve the collection as director of the Fondat....

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Marrakech: Morocco's cultural capital is brimming with stunning architecture Morocco is somewhere I'd wanted to visit for a while. At its closest point, Morocco is less than 10 miles from Europe, and yet the country held a fascinating allure for me. Its culture is a centuries-old mix of Berber, Arab and Mediterranean influences, and all of these combine to create somewhere w....

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Army patrols as Moroccans defy virus measures for prayers Kindly Share This Story:Members of Morocco's Interior Ministry Auxiliary Forces instruct a man to return home in the capital Rabat, Morocco, on March 20, 2020.....

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A nearly 120-year-old cottage located on an island off the coast of Maine is on the market for nearly $6 million Marc Bartholomew A nearly 120-year-old cottage on an Island off the coast of Maine is on the market for nearly $6 million. According to the listing, the cottage sits on a property spanning 4.75 acres and boasts 1,500 feet of private shorefront. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories....

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They went abroad to study. Now they are stranded Channing Stirrat travelled to Ecuador to study biology. Nicholas Nerli flew to Morocco to further his Arabic studies. For Adina Rombro, a study-abroad program offered a chance to dive into Peruvian culture and history.....

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Americans stranded when Morocco shuts borders call for help Thousands of travelers are stranded in Morocco, which has closed its borders, gone into lockdown and is shuttering hotels in major cities to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus.....

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WTA, ATP call off season till June 7 due to coronavirus Washington: All mens and womens professional tennis tournaments through June 7 are being called off because of the new coronavirus pandemic. The ATP and WTA announced Wednesday that the entire clay-court circuit "will not be held as scheduled" - a day after the start of the French Open, also played....

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Americans trapped abroad by coronavirus travel bans say the government isn't doing enough to get them home Rodrigo Abd/AP The coronavirus outbreak has caused some countries to completely close their borders, trapping American tourists abroad in places like Honduras, Peru, and Morocco. These trapped Americans have been speaking to news outlets, saying the US government has done little to help them get....

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Coronavirus leaves New Yorkers stranded in Morocco A ban on international travel in Morocco has left two New Yorkers and 10 other Americans stranded in the North African the country — and so far, the U.S. Embassy has not told them when they'll go home. "The U.S. government needs to step up and get its citizens back," said Cherine Anderson, of Wash....

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Tourists fear being stranded after Morocco halts flights Thousands of travelers are in fear of being stranded in Morocco after the country unexpectedly announced it was closing its air and sea borders in response to the coronavirus.....

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