Zidane to launch youth, health projects in Algeria
12/09/2008
Retired French footballer Zinedine Zidane recently talked about plans to create sports and youth projects in his ancestral home of Algeria.Continue...
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Moroccans react strongly to fatwa authorising underage marriage
12/09/2008
A Moroccan cheikh has said parents may marry off their underage girls. Human rights and children's advocacy organisations, and many Moroccans, have denounced the fatwa, saying it "endorses rape".Continue...
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Social assistance efforts boosted in Algeria during Ramadan
12/09/2008
Algerian government and NGOs host iftar banquets and distribute free meals to those in need. Volunteers say they prefer to be helping with the banquets to the traditional family repast.Continue...
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Seven years after September 11th, Maghreb citizens reflect on the lasting impact of terror
12/09/2008
The September 11th, 2001 attacks in the United States left a lasting impact on the Maghreb region. Following similarly bloody operations in Algeria and Morocco, many realised the threat of terrorism affects everyone and requires a comprehensive approach.Continue...
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Moroccan blogger released on bail
12/09/2008
Moroccan blogger Mohamed Erraji, who was sentenced to two years in prison for disrespecting the king, was granted provisional release by an Agadir co...Continue...
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Algerian security services, civilians thwart terrorist attack in El Oued
12/09/2008
Algerian security forces foiled possible September 11th suicide attacks against several targets, including a market, a police station and a security...Continue...
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EU drafts anti-terror fund package for Algeria, Morocco
12/09/2008
As part of a move requested by the United Nations, Algeria and Morocco may soon receive funding from the European Union to fight terrorism, EU Anti-t...Continue...
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France to try Moroccan terror suspects
12/09/2008
Five members of the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group (GISM) are expected to be tried in 2009 by a French court on charges of "terrorist financing" by...Continue...
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Former Mauritanian president's son faces drug trafficking charges in Morocco
12/09/2008
A Moroccan court delayed the drug trafficking trial of former Mauritanian president Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidallah's son until mid-October, MAP report...Continue...
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France backs Airbus relocation in Tunisia
12/09/2008
The French government defended Thursday (September 11th) the relocation of an Airbus parts plant to Tunisia. French Secretary of State for Consumer A...Continue...
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Beijing Paralympics: Idoudi wins 5th gold for Tunisia
12/09/2008
Tunisian Mourad Idoudi won a gold medal and broke the world record in men's discus throw on Thursday (September 11th) at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics...Continue...
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Morocco's Boussoufa in new anti-racism TV campaign
12/09/2008
A new TV campaign launched Thursday (September 11th) by the UEFA and the European Union will feature Dutch-born Moroccan international and R.S.C. And...Continue...
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Algeria to reward Beijing medallists with new cars, apartments
12/09/2008
The Algerian Olympic Committee, government officials and sports personalities will honour two 2008 Beijing Olympic judokas Saturday (September 13th)...Continue...
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