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Morocco joins growing list of Arab countries reducing diplomatic ties as rebels close in on regime forces in Syrian capital.

Marouane Chamakh earns €3 million per year, making him unaffordable for Fiorentina

Arsenal have received an offer for Marouane Chamakh, with Arsene Wenger confirming that the striker is the subject of a great deal of interest from Serie A side Fiorentina.

The hugely controversial ACTA treaty has been rejected by the European Parliament in a landslide vote.

Juan Mata and David de Gea have both been included in Spain's preliminary Olympic Games squad for the London 2012 football competition.

Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, supposed to be the birth place of Jesus Christ, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List on Friday.

Vivendi stocks lead the Cac-40, after reports say that Jean-Bernard Lévy is set to quit amid strategic differences over the future of the group, which owns Canal Plus and are makers of World of Warcraft and Diablo III

Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Victor Moses throughout last season and though the bid fell well short of Wigan's valuation, the two clubs are expected to continue negotiations over a potential deal.

Piloted by Solar Impulse’s co-founder André Borschberg, Solar Impulse prototype aircraft HB-SIA’s flight lasted for a total of 17h 3min 50s as it touched down on Spain’s land.

Dream Tour which started in Beijing last December will end in Casablanca, Morocco, in June.

Prada unaffected by eurozone crisis or Chinese slowdown.

Muammar Gaddafi's former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi faces charges in Mauritania for illegally entering the country, a source said.

The bottom line, whether it is casuals or formals, high street or low key, Kate Middleton knows how to carry it off.

Manchester City have earmarked Montpellier midfielder Younes Belhanda as a back-up option, as their plan to sign Lille playmaker Eden Hazard is proving tougher than expected.

Nicolas Sarkozy, Francois Hollande, Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Melenchon: What they stand for.

Casablanca tribunal sentences owner of first obvious sex shop in Morocco to eight months in prison.

Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor Charm the Crowd at Premiere of “Salmon Fishing in Yemen" [SLIDESHOW]

Human rights groups warn prime minister that hunger strike prisoner likely to be force-fed.

Mothercare, as a part of its British property restructuring activity, is planning to close 111 loss making stores in town by 2013. Out of total 111 stores 76 closures will take place as leases expire and disposal of 35 loss-making stores, which will result in cash cost of £16.6 million.

Michael Page International stresses on plans to continue its geographic expansion in emerging markets due to many long-term growth opportunities, especially in Latin America and Asia. In spite of expansion plans it remains cautious about the current macro economic outlook.

Carlos Vela says he is still unsure whether he will leave Arsenal permanently this summer, with the striker hoping that his current loan deal at Real Sociedad will be made permanent.

Rescused holiday firm reports business hit by political unrest in North Africa

Parents of teenage girl who poisoned herself after being forced to marry rapist turn on hometown of Khmis Sahel for her suicide.

An18-year old Egyptian girl allegedly hurdled off a balcony to avoid a forced marriage.

Suicide of 16-year-old Moroccan rape victim renews debate about criminalising forced marriages in Britain.

Sixteen-year-old rape victim Amina Filali from Morocco killed herself after being forced to marry her rapist, casting a spotlight on the huge scale of forced child marriages in the Muslim world.

Amina Filali tragedy was fault of judge, says family, as pressure mounts to repeal Morocco's rapists' charter law.

Women's rights groups lobby against law that exempts rapists from punishment if they marry victim.

Failure to follow proper medical procedures more damaging than shortage of equipment or staff, says report.

Michael Page International, the specialist recruitment consultancy, is prepared to continue its geographic expansion, as there remain many long-term development prospects in its newer territories, particularly Latin America and Asia.