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Egypt: Judoka Islam El Shehaby Sent Home for Snubbing Israeli Opponent’s Handshake

The Egyptian judo athlete who caught world attention for snubbing handshake with his Israeli opponent after their contest in the Rio Olympics has been sent back home by his own team for the unfriendly behavior, the International Olympic Committee announced Monday. “The Disciplinary Commission (DC) considered that his behavior at the end of the competition […]

EU can rely on Morocco to strengthen long-standing relations, address challenges together – EU Official

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas affirmed that the EU can “rely on Morocco to strengthen our long-standing relations and address challenges together.” “I know we can count on Morocco to reinforce our long-standing relations and tackle challenges together,” stated Kallas following a phone conversation on Monday with Moroccan Foreign […]

Morocco’s Autonomy Plan For Western Sahara Gains Strong US Support

U.S. Congress has approved 2016 Appropriations Bill allowing Morocco to use US aid everywhere in the country, including in the Western Sahara. In its legislative report for the bill, signed by president Barack Obama, US lawmakers renew their strong bipartisan support for a negotiated solution to the dispute, based on autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty, […]