Artist Profile: Algerian Artist Challenges Cultural Stereotypes
23/12/2004
For many artists in French-speaking Arab countries, the frustration of not being able to express themselves fully in one language turns into a motivation to find other venues of self-expression. Like many 20th-century Arab artists, Houria Niati turned to the language of art and multi-media. Her work not only reflects her experience and beliefs, but also challenges long-held cultural stereotypes about Algeria and Algerian women.Continue...
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International Festival of Mediterranean Cinema in Tetouan, Morocco
23/12/2004
The 12th edition of the International Festival of Mediterranean Cinema will take place between 25 March and 1 April 2005. The competition will involv...Continue...
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New Game Show on Algerian Television
23/12/2004
Algerian mobile telephone operator Wataniya Telecom Algerie will be sponsoring a new television show called "Akher Kalima" (Final Word). The Liberte...Continue...
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Growing Demand for Faster Internet Connections in Tunisia
23/12/2004
National public telephone provider Tunisie Telecom intends to offer 22,000 additional ADSL connections next year in order to meet the increasing dema...Continue...
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Algerian Children Watch More Than Four Hours of Television per day
23/12/2004
Algerian children average more than four hours of television watching per day, according to a survey conducted by the National Foundation for the Pro...Continue...
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American Judge to Advise Morocco on Court Development
23/12/2004
Judge Thomas A. Wallitsch will arrive in Rabat in mid-January to manage an American Bar Association and United States State Department judicial devel...Continue...
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Morocco's Population Grows to 29.9m
23/12/2004
Morocco's population has grown rapidly to 29,891,708, which includes 29,840,373 citizens and 51,435 foreigners. The figure represents an almost 15 pe...Continue...
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A Network of 25 Associations to Defend Peace in Algeria
23/12/2004
A network of 25 national associations was created to develop peace in Algeria. Saida Ben Habiless, head of the Association of Rural Women and foundin...Continue...
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Algeria Elected as Member of Arab Housing Committee
23/12/2004
Arab Ministers of Housing and Construction ended a conference in Cairo on Wednesday (22 December) by calling for the March 2005 Arab summit in Algier...Continue...
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World Junior Women's Basketball Championships in Tunisia
23/12/2004
The draw for the sixth World Junior Women's Basketball Championships in Tunisia will take place on March 19. A total of 12 teams will participate in...Continue...
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Dunes Marathon in Algeria Draws 640 Runners
23/12/2004
The fifth edition of the Dunes Marathon in Algeria has attracted 640 participants, including several hundred foreigners. The foreign runners are most...Continue...
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Morocco Wins First Place in International Mohammad VI Trophy
23/12/2004
Morocco has won first place at the inaugural International Mohammad VI amateur boxing tournament, which was held in Rabat between 14 and 18 December....Continue...
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