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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...

Egypt deployed three tugboats Sunday to tow away an oil tanker that had broken down and caused brief delays in the  Suez Canal, authorities in charge of the vital waterway said. Traffic in both directions returned to normal after a brief disruption when the...

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)...

By Philippe Agret: Morocco's king has embarked on a whirlwind of public activities, which observers say aim to "restore the authority" of the  monarchy, as international media have questioned his prolonged absences from the country.  Royal watchers say King Mohammed...