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Morocco’s King extends condolences to family of anthropologist Yves Coppens

King Mohammed VI has sent on Saturday a message of condolences and compassion to the family and friends of late French anthropologist Yves Coppens, who was member of the Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Techniques. In his message, the King said he learned with emotion the passing of the renowned pundit in paleontology and […]

Etihad Airways to resume flights to Rabat on June 23 as Kingdom joins green list

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will resume flying to capital Rabat as of June 23 as the UAE officials have added Morocco to the green list from where incoming passengers do not need to quarantine upon arrival, Gulf Business reports. The twice weekly flights to Rabat will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The North […]

Italy to deploy counterterrorism Troops in Niger

Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni is to ask the Parliament’s permission to redeploy troops currently stationed in Iraq to Niger where terrorist groups are increasingly engaging in human trafficking, contributing to the surge of illegal immigration in the Mediterranean region. Gentiloni said Italy’s 1,400-strong military force, present in Iraq, could now be reduced after victories […]