Morocco Bound

A Moroccan court on Wednesday sentenced a leader of the kingdom's principal Islamist movement, which rejects the king's authority over religion, to a year in prison for "sexual harassment", an official in the movement said. Al Adl Wal Ihsane (Justice and Dignity)...

At least two people were killed and five injured on Thursday when a building collapsed in an industrial area near Morocco's commercial capital of Casablanca, state media reported. "Two people were killed and five others were seriously injured in the partial collapse...

Israeli soldiers will for the first time take part in military exercises in Morocco when the biggest war games event in Africa kicks off Tuesday, the Israeli army said. "This is the first time that the IDF is taking an active part in the 'African Lion' international...

Hundreds demonstrated Sunday in Morocco's economic capital Casablanca to protest against the surging cost of living in the North African country and urge action by the government, AFP correspondents said. Protesters from the Democratic Labour Confederation (CDT)...