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Moroccan Migrants Escape Plane After Staged Medical Emergency Forces Landing in Spain

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On Wednesday, Spanish police were searching for 14 migrants who had gotten off of a commercial airplane after it had to make an emergency stop in Barcelona due to what was likely a staged medical issue. A woman on board the Pegasus Airlines aircraft from Casablanca to Istanbul was ready to give birth when it had to make an emergency landing at Barcelona airport on Tuesday or Wednesday night. In any... 

Moroccan protesters call for justice

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Thousands of protesters shout anti-government slogans during a rally against a proposed new constitution in Casablanca, Morocco, Sunday June 26, 2011. Hundreds of Moroccans have taken to the streets in several cities to renew their call for social justice and fighting corruption. The protest rallies were held in the major cities of Tangier, Rabat and Fes on Sunday. The demonstrations are waged several... 

Falling Minaret kills dozens

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Videograb of rescuers at the scene after a minaret collapsed during Friday prayers at a crowded mosque in the old town of the historic Moroccan city of Meknes. At least 36 people were killed in Morocco when a minaret collapsed at a mosque in the central town of Meknes, officials say. More than 60 people were injured in the accident at the Berdieyinne mosque in Meknes’ old city during Friday prayers,... 
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