Morocco releases jailed journalists, pardons 2,476 convicts
The Moroccan constitution gives the right to the king to pardon or commute sentences, a decision usually taken on national days.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Morocco earthquake death toll passes 2,800, survivors camp outdoors
Search teams from Spain, Britain and Qatar join Moroccan efforts to find survivors from the earthquake that struck in High Atlas Mountains.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Marrakech artisans - who have helped rebuild the Moroccan city before - are among those hit hard in the earthquake's devastation
The Medina, the medieval walled portion of the city, is now littered with rubble.
Mon Sep 11 2023
French riots spread in third night of unrest over police shooting
Emmanuel Macron fought to contain a mounting crisis triggered by the deadly police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Moroccan Football Federation protests to FIFA over refereeing in World Cup semi-final defeat
The Royal Morocco Football Federation (FMRF) has lodged a complaint to FIFA over referee Cesar Ramos' performance during their World Cup semi-final defeat to France.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Two Britons, Moroccan facing death penalty in Donetsk preparing appeal - TASS
They were captured while fighting for Ukraine and sentenced to death by a court in the self-proclaimed breakaway Donetsk People's Republic.
Thu Jun 23 2022
PM Ismail Sabri extends condolences to family of Moroccan boy Rayan
Ismail Sabri said it was absolutely heartbreaking to learn about Rayan's tragic death that has been confirmed by Morocco's Royal Court.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Moroccan boy Rayan dies after being rescued from 32-meter deep well: Royal Court
Morocco's Royal Court confirmed late Saturday the death of a 5-year-old boy who was stuck for five days in a well in a village in northern Morocco.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Moroccan rescuers get closer to child trapped in well
Rescuers have worked with bulldozers to cut a massive trench into the hill next to the well, leaving a gaping hole in the reddish earth.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Olympics: Boxing - Gadzhimagomedov sizzles, Nyika shrugs off attempted bite to win
New Zealander David Nyika's Games debut was blighted by an attempted bite from his Moroccan opponent.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Meet the Moroccan women making Argan oil for the beauty industry
The argan oil has become highly prized by the global beauty industry as an anti-aging skin treatment and restorative for hair.
Sun Jun 20 2021
Migrants push for Spain's Ceuta again after border security tightened
Spain pressed on with the expulsion of thousands of migrants who had swum or climbed into its North African enclave over the past two days.
Thu May 20 2021
'We are all the same' - Barcelona church opens doors to Ramadan dinners
A Catholic church in Barcelona has offered up its open-air cloisters for Muslims to eat and pray together.
Mon May 03 2021
Moroccan geeks flock to 'paradise for hackers'
Conceived as a paradise for coders, the centre offers project-based training on programming, innovation and building IT systems.
Sun Dec 13 2020
Moroccan village riffs on Hendrix legends and myths
There are no soundtracks or images left from the rock icon's journey but countless myths surround his fleeting trip.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024