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Elderly Moroccan Man Threatened at Gunpoint in Cherbourg Pizzeria
An apparently intoxicated individual attempted to assault a Moroccan septuagenarian. The incident occurred in the Provinces neighborhood in Cherbourg (Manche).
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Morocco Sees Surge in French Tourism, Outpacing Other North African Destinations
Classified as a top destination for the French, Morocco recorded strong growth this summer to the satisfaction of tour operators, members of the Syndicat des entreprises du tour-opérating (SETO).
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Police Officer Injured as Suspect Flees Drug Checkpoint Near Valenciennes
A police officer was hit by a fleeing Moroccan who was carrying heroin in his car on Monday in Anzin, near Valenciennes (northern France).
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Morocco Shifts Away from French Arms, Favors US Military Equipment
Morocco is showing less interest in "made in France" weapons. It remains France’s top customer in the Maghreb, however.
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French Business Tycoon's Sex Scandal: Morocco Court to Resume Hearing in Trafficking Case
The Tangier Court of Appeal has decided to re-examine on October 6 the "Jacques Bouthier" case, named after a French boss at the heart of a sexual harassment scandal in Morocco and France.
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Moroccan Consulate in Toulouse Offers Mobile Services to Gers Residents
To provide easy access to consular services to Moroccans residing in Gers, the Moroccan Consulate General in Toulouse organized, on Saturday, a mobile consulate in the city of Auch, as well as throughout the Gers department.
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Judo Star Teddy Riner Withdraws from World Championships Due to Ankle Injury
The French judoka Teddy Riner , ten-time world champion and triple Olympic gold medalist, injured his ankle in August in Morocco, has withdrawn from the World Cup scheduled from October 6 to 13 in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).
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Troubled French Teens Find Second Chance in Morocco Immersion Program
Since 2015, troubled French teenagers have been spending six months immersed in Morocco . A way to give them a second chance and avoid incarceration.
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Moroccan Runner Wins French Half-Marathon, But Title Goes to Second-Place Finisher
Moroccan athlete Abdelilah El-Maimouni won the semi-marathon of Saint-Omer (Hauts-de-France) on Sunday, which was the support event for the French championships. Holding only Moroccan nationality, he could not be declared French champion.
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Moroccan Opposition Leader Slams Macron's Visa Policy as 'Blackmail' Against Morocco
Deputy and Secretary General of the Unified Socialist Party (PSU), Nabila Mounib, was very acerbic against French President Emmanuel Macron, denouncing his "unacceptable blackmail against Morocco", referring to the visa problem.
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French-Born Student of Moroccan Parents Denied Citizenship, Faces Exam Uncertainty
Although he was born in France, a student whose parents are Moroccan still does not have identity papers. A situation that could prevent him from taking the baccalaureate at the end of the year. He continues to make distress calls.
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Moroccan Figs Take Center Stage at 25th Annual Festival in French Village
Morocco, the world’s third largest producer of figs, is the guest of honor at the 25th edition of Jours de figues, an event that takes place every year in the medieval village of Vézénobres.