Morocco

Migrant Found Hiding In Vehicle's Glove Box By Spanish Border Police

World News | Sanya Jain | Wednesday May 29, 2019

A man was found hiding in a vehicle's glove box while attempting to travel from Morocco to Spain.

Migrant Hides Inside Car Dashboard To Enter Europe

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 29, 2019

A migrant was found hiding inside the dashboard of a car on the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla, trying to enter Europe illegally.

Watch: Cat Gatecrashes Dior Fashion Show, Steals The Spotlight

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Monday May 6, 2019

A street cat stole the limelight at a Christian Dior fashion show when it decided to strut down the runway in the opposite direction to the models.

Stamm International Boxing Tournament: Gaurav Solanki, Manish Kaushik Win Gold

Asian News International | Sunday May 5, 2019

Gaurav Solanki won his medal in the 52kg category whereas Manish Kaushik won his medal in the 69kg category.

BMW To Buy Cobalt Directly from Australia, Morocco For EV Batteries

Reuters | Wednesday April 24, 2019

BMW said last year it was exploring ways to improve working conditions for mining cobalt in Congo through a pilot project.

Merzouga Rally: Abdul Wahid Tanveer Tops Enduro Class In Stage 4

CarAndBike Team | Friday April 5, 2019

India's Aravind KP and Abdul Wahid Tanveer, both with the Sherco TVS Factory Rally team, have demonstrated strong performances in the fourth stage of the Merzouga Rally.

Sherco TVS Announces Rider Line-Up For 2019 Merzouga Rally

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday March 27, 2019

The Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team will field a squad of three riders in the upcoming 2019 Merzouga Rally later this month. Riders Michael Metge from France, along with India's Aravind KP and Abdul Wahid Tanveer will be competing in the rally that is set to take place between March 31 and April 5, 2019, in Erfoud, Morocco. While Michael and Aravind ...

Lionel Messi Picks Up Injury In Argentina's Shock Defeat To Venezuela

Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 23, 2019

Lionel Messi picked up a groin injury in the shock 1-3 defeat to Venezuela as he made his first international appearance since the 2018 World Cup.

Counter-Terrorism Deal With Morocco Important For India: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday February 19, 2019

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that the agreement signed with Morocco in the field of counter-terrorism was important for India as it has been facing the scourge of terrorism for decades.

Moroccan Man Arrested For Wearing A Dress, Says He "Fears For Safety"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 25, 2019

Chafik Lafrid's life has become a nightmare since footage of his arrest in Marrakesh on New Year's Eve, wearing a dress and a wig, went viral on social media.

Arianespace Launches Morocco's Second Earth Observation Satellite

Science | Reuters | Wednesday November 21, 2018

Arianespace on Wednesday launched a rocket from French Guiana carrying Morocco's second earth observation satellite, the European launch company said.

AIBA Women's World Championships: Sonia Advances Into Pre-Quarterfinals After Registering Comprehensive Win

Saturday November 17, 2018

Sonia advanced into the pre-quarterfinals of the competition after defeating Toujani Doaa of Morocco on Saturday.

Not Just A Man Thing: Women Blitz In Morocco's American Football

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 26, 2018

Under the scorching summer sun in Rabat, coach Ichtar Zahraoui bellows directions to "The Pirates", young Moroccan men and women learning to play American football together on the gridiron.

After Years Of Decay, Morocco's Ancient City Of Volubilis Rises Again

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 6, 2018

Situated in a fertile plain at the foot of Mount Zerhoun, the sprawling remains of Morocco's oldest Roman site - Volubilis - have survived pillage and long periods of neglect.

Move Over Trump. This US President's Two Lions Triggered Huge Debate

World News | Erick Trickey, The Washington Post | Sunday July 22, 2018

Benjamin Franklin sailed home from France in 1785 carrying an awkward goodbye gift from King Louis XVI: an oval-shaped gold box that held a miniature portrait of the king, surrounded by 408 diamonds.