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MOROCCO

Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 18, 2018
Two Scandinavian female tourists found slain in Morocco's Atlas mountains
Two female tourists from Norway and Denmark were found dead on Monday in the Atlas Mountains in central Morocco, with both having neck wounds caused by knives, the country's interior ministry said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 2, 2018
Pressured by Europe as migrants surge, Morocco imposes entry permit rule for African travelers
Morocco, struggling with an influx of African migrants seeking passage to nearby Europe, on Thursday imposed a new rule requiring such travelers to fill out an online travel form for approval at least 96 hours before leaving home.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 27, 2018
Over 600 migrants rush the fence to enter Spain's North Africa enclave of Ceuta
More than 600 African migrants forced their way through the heavily fortified border fence separating the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, using circular saws, shears and mallets to cut through the wire.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2018
Iran defeats Morocco on own goal in stoppage time
A heartbreaking stoppage-time own goal from substitute Aziz Bouhaddouz gave Iran a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup Group B opener on Friday, a result the Iranians celebrated with unbridled delight.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 14, 2018
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group A/B: Egypt, Russia, Uruguay, Morocco and Spain
Japan-based supporters of Group A and B teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018
Democrats demand answers over Scott Pruitt's mystery Morocco trip and lobbyist pal's pricey contract
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt's four-day trip to Morocco last December was puzzling from the start.
WORLD / Society
Apr 30, 2018
At least 15 migrants die after boat sinks off Algerian coast after leaving Morocco
At least 15 African migrants died on Sunday when their boat trying to reach Europe capsized off the Algerian coast, a coast guard official said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 30, 2017
Alleged gas canister supplier to Barcelona attackers arrested in Morocco
Moroccan authorities have arrested a man suspected of supplying gas canisters to a jihadi cell that carried out a double attack in Catalonia earlier this month that killed 16 people, a source from the Spanish investigation said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 18, 2017
Islamic State takes credit as Spain searches for van driver who mowed down Barcelona crowd
A manhunt was underway for the driver of a van that mowed through crowds of tourists on Barcelona's most famous avenue on Thursday, killing at least 13 people in an attack that was claimed by Islamic State.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 8, 2017
Moroccan fossils shake up understanding of human origins
The understanding of human origins was turned on its head on Wednesday with the announcement of the discovery of fossils unearthed on a Moroccan hillside that are about 100,000 years older than any other known remains of our species, Homo sapiens.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 4, 2016
Paris climate pact enters into force, shifting focus to actions
The global accord to combat climate change agreed in Paris last year officially entered into force Friday, putting pressure on nearly 200 countries to start executing plans to slash their greenhouse gas emissions.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 20, 2016
On Moroccan order, international staffers in U.N.'s Western Sahara mission depart
Dozens of United Nations international staffers pulled out of their Western Sahara mission Sunday after Morocco demanded they leave because of remarks by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about the disputed territory.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 15, 2016
Spanish police arrest 30 accused of robbing drug traffickers
Spanish police arrested 30 people accused of robbing, kidnapping and torturing drug traffickers, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Sep 6, 2015
PJD, Morocco's ruling Islamist party, wins key urban posts in local election
Morocco's ruling Islamist party won most of the country's key cities during Friday's local elections, further expanding its reach after four years of leading a coalition government that undertook major fiscal reforms.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2015
Islamic State militants claim attacks on embassies in Libya
A bomb exploded at the gate of the Moroccan Embassy in the Libyan capital early on Monday, causing some damage but hurting nobody, a security official said, only hours after gunmen attacked South Korea's mission in Tripoli.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 12, 2015
Gigantic ancient arthropod was really 'a very peaceful guy'
It was big. It was weird. And this monster from the primordial seas was also a trend-setter.
WORLD
Feb 18, 2015
Morocco suspends Libya flights, closes airspace to Libyan planes
Morocco has suspended all flights between Moroccan cities and Libya and closed its airspace to Libyan airplanes because of security concerns, the Moroccan government said on Monday.
WORLD
Jan 26, 2015
Morocco arrests suspected Algerian militant tied to Frenchman's beheading
Moroccan authorities said on Sunday they arrested a suspected Algerian member of the militant group responsible for kidnapping and beheading French tourist Herve Gourdel east of Algiers in September.

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