France
Winter Storm Disrupts Paris Flights, Cancellations to Morocco and Europe
Due to the current weather conditions in the French capital, the city’s airports have been forced to cancel several flights, including some to Morocco.
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French Prosecutors Open Money Laundering Probe into Ex-IMF Chief Strauss-Kahn
While he had loudly claimed that he is a Moroccan tax resident and rejected the accusations of tax evasion, the former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn , whose name is mentioned in the "Pandora Papers" investigation - these documents obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) - is once again facing French justice.
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Far-Right Group Arrested in Paris Before Confrontation with Morocco Fans After World Cup Match
Following France’s victory over Morocco (2-0) on Wednesday, more than a hundred individuals were arrested, including 40 people close to the far-right, who were about to join the Champs-Élysées to confront the Moroccan supporters.
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Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run During World Cup Celebrations in Montpellier
As he was celebrating with many others the victory of France against Morocco in the World Cup semi-final , a teenager of Moroccan origin was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Montpellier. The driver, who fled the scene, is actively being sought.
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France Mobilizes 10,000 Police for World Cup Semi-Final Security
A few hours before the Morocco-France match , the French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, took stock of the special system put in place to guarantee security after the match. He also called on certain French people to congratulate Morocco for its journey, and not to denigrate it.
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World Cup Fever: Moroccan Jersey Sales Surge in France Ahead of Semi-Final Clash
As the Morocco-France semi-final match of the 2022 Qatar World Cup approaches, sales of jerseys for both teams have increased in Clermont-Ferrand to the point where sports stores are now facing a shortage.
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French Media Stirs Controversy with Comments on Morocco's World Cup Team
As the match between Morocco and France in the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 at the Al Bayt Stadium approaches, the French press is not kind to the Atlas Lions.
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Moroccan Family Faces Trial in France for Alleged Immigration Fraud Scheme
A Moroccan family is being tried before the Beauvais court for criminal conspiracy with the aim of organizing a white marriage. The verdict is expected on January 12, 2023.
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Clashes Erupt on Champs-Élysées as World Cup Celebrations Turn Violent in Paris
Incidents broke out in Paris on Saturday, December 10, on the sidelines of the victories of Morocco and France in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The city authorities have reacted, firmly condemning these acts.
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Paris Bolsters Security for World Cup Semi-Final Between France and Morocco
A few days before the kick-off of the match between Morocco and France in the 2022 World Cup Qatar semi-finals , Paris has decided to strengthen its security measures in order to avoid any risk of disturbance in the capital as much as possible.
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Paris Bolsters Security for World Cup Quarterfinals as Morocco, France Advance
A few hours before the kick-off of the matches between Morocco and Portugal, France and England in the quarter-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the police prefecture is putting in place a security and traffic system in Paris to avoid any disturbances.
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Mosque Founder in Northern France Faces Prison for Financial Crimes
Prosecuted for misappropriation of funds for personal purposes through the two associations Maison du savoir and Association fraternelle du quartier Saint-Jacques, the founder of the Al Houda mosque in Grande-Synthe (North of France) faces three years in prison. His sister risks 18 months in prison. The verdict is expected on February 6, 2022.