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Austria: Moroccan Asylum Seeker Nabbed for Membership with Terror Group

A 25-year old Moroccan seeking asylum in Austria has been arrested for membership with a terrorist group planning attacks for end of 2016, reports say. The man was arrested Monday near the German border small town of Fuschl, in a small center for asylum seekers, French AFP reports. The young man is accused by the […]

World Bank Projects 3.6% MENA Growth in 2026 Amid Recovering Oil Production

The World Bank forecasts economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa region will reach 3.6% in 2026 before accelerating to 3.9% in 2027. These estimates, featured in the updated Global Economic Prospects report, were slightly revised downward compared to the institution’s June projections. The downward revision primarily reflects larger-than-expected oil production increases from […]

Morocco Receives 5 Swiss Rescue Helicopters

Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie has received 5 helicopters from the Swiss Air Rescue (REGA) to strengthen the response, search and rescue capabilities of the county police of the North African Kingdom. According to “Forum Far-Maroc” web site, an online news platform focusing on Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) activities as well as on armaments and defense […]