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DRC accuses Apple of using illegal minerals from war-hit regions

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has accused Apple of sourcing precious metals used in its Iphones and Mac laptops from warlords in its conflict-stricken east. DRC lawyers called the minerals allegedly illegally acquired by Apple- such as tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold- as “tainted with blood” of the Congolese people. The lawyers sent Apple […]

Polisario Sepratists Unwanted in World Youth Festival in Russia

The noose is tightening around the Polisario and their mentor Algeria in their scheme to use international fora as a platform to spread anti-Moroccan propaganda. The decision by Russian embassy in Algiers to deny the Polisario delegation visas to take part in the World Festival of Youth and Students (Oct 14-22) has dealt a heavy […]

Spanish low-cost Vueling airline to connect Bilbao & Marrakech

The low-cost Spanish airline Vueling announced on Friday the launch next March of a new connection between the cities of Bilbao and Marrakech. The new air connection, which will be inaugurated on March 26, will be operated by Vueling at the rate of two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays, the carrier said in a […]