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Morocco in the News – October 3, 2011

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Major US and international media outlets write about an al-Qaida-linked militant cell planning attacks against foreign companies which was dismantled by Moroccan authorities on Saturday, 10/01/2011. The five-man group was operating in the cities of Casablanca and Sale and one of the members was related to a high-ranking al-Qaida operative in Iraq.

Politics

Press TV (10/03) – Morocco rallies promote social justice

All Africa.com (10/03) – Morocco: HM the King Has Pursued ‘Constructive’ Change in a Climate of ‘Total Transparency’, Leadership Council for Human Rights

Khaleej Times (10/03) – Expanding GCC membership: The positive outlook

Asharq Alawsat (10/03) – Moroccan Salafi Group hijacks Arab Spring

All Africa.com (10/03) – Morocco: Govt Plays a Leading Role in Supporting Libyan Revolution, NTC Chairman Says

Morocco Board (10/02) – Maroc: Economic Downturn To Add Pressure For Democratic Rule

The Washington Post (10/02) – Moroccan police break up 5-man cell planning attacks on foreign interests, reports state media

Associated Press (10/02) – State media: Morocco dismantles new militant cell

Washington Examiner (10/02) – State media: Morocco dismantles new militant cell

The Sacramento Bee (10/02) – State media: Morocco dismantles new militant cell

Town Hall (10/02) – State media: Morocco dismantles new militant cell

New Europe Online (10/02) – Content about Mohammed VI

All Africa.com (10/01) – Morocco: State Breaks Up Terrorist Cell -Police Department

Global Voices (10/01) – Morocco: French Made TGV Rail Project Causes Controversy

MAP (10/01) – HM the King enquires in provinces of Nador, Driouch about several drinking water projects, worth MAD 230 m

Middle East Online (10/01) – Morocco minister meets relatives of bomb blast victims

NECN (09/30) – Morocco arrests 25 for role in football riot

[youtube http://youtube.com/w/?v=w_wytYOKwmc&noredirect=1] (09/29) – Morocco News: President Nicolas Sarkozy visits Morocco

All Africa.com (09/29) – Morocco: The High-Speed Link Confirms the Importance of Tangier-Tetuan Region As a Hub for the UfM, French Minister

Economy/Business

Tax News (10/03) -Eight Countries Sign ACTA

Mission Network (10/03) – SAT-7 begins a new partnership

Bloomberg (10/02) – Orascom Morocco Resort Gets 10 Million Francs in Reservations

Afri Biz (10/01) – News about Morocco: Business, Investment, and Trade Weekly – Issue October 1, 2011

Society/Culture

Mail Online (10/02) – We can’t cover things up just to stop a family scandal: Sister of holiday flat fall woman casts new light on mysterious tragedy

Daral Hayat (09/29) – Mohammed VI and the Youth

MENA Region

Arab News (10/02) – Oil-driven revenues will cover spending boom: Al-Assaf

The Seattle Times (10/01) – Bachmann’s Arab Spring comments

Al Arabiya (10/01) – Endgame for al-Qaeda

Trade Arabia (10/01) – Al-Darwish wins top businessman award

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