Topic: Morocco

A soccer tournament with a social conscience

The Anti-Racist World Cup in Bologna, Italy, draws more than 200 amateur teams each year who come to build bridges and challenge a history of soccer hooliganism in Europe.

Opinion: Turkey's dangerous message to the Muslim world

A court ban on the most pro-Western party would be a big mistake.

Opinion: Why France can't see past the burqa

It denied citizenship to a Muslim woman for her conservative dress. Is that fair?

A French plan for Mediterranean unity

President Sarkozy's launches his project Sunday of building a 44-state union in the region.

A town rallies around July 4 (for 224th time)

With the nation's oldest continuous Independence Day parade, Bristol, R.I., comes together.

Spain will pay unemployed migrant workers to leave

The incentive program marks a shift in Spain's lenient immigration policies.

Europeans eye U.S. models to ease school segregation

A diverse area in Amsterdam weighs assigning students based in part on race, class, and parents' education level.

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Jewish leader revives Shanghai synagogue

Maurice Ohana worked with Chinese officials to host a wedding inside a historic synagogue.

New in Theaters

Uma Thurman sees 'The Life Before Her Eyes' flash past after a Columbine-like school massacre; Morgan Spurlock goes looking for the world's most wanted fugitive in 'Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?'

Convicted terrorists escape Moroccan jail

The jailbreak coincides with the trial in London of eight suspects who allegedly attempted to bomb transatlantic planes.

New Zawahiri tape suggests Al Qaeda PR shift

The latest audio message from No. 2 Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri signals growing doubt among supporters, experts say.

Muslim reformer's 'heresy': The Islamic state is a dead end

From Nigeria to Indonesia, Sudanese law professor spreads ideas of a secular state and human rights.

Chicken Fingers that are Mom-tested and kid-approved

Simple ingredients and great taste made these chicken strips a winner with everyone.

Pritzker architecture prize goes to Jean Nouvel of France

This year's winner is known for light, transparency, and 'poetic' use of technology.

'Fitna': Dutch leader's anti-Islam film brings strife

Far-right politician Geert Wilders's latest attempt to air the controversial video has been delayed by US-based website host Network Solutions.

Opinion: What the Middle East needs most

American schools have worked wonders for the region's elites. Now we must raise the standard of education for all.

At E.U. summit, climate change billed as major security risk

EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana warns in a new report that detrimental climatic changes could drive millions of migrants to Europe from developing countries.

At E.U. summit, climate change billed as major security risk

EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana warns in a new report that detrimental climatic changes could drive millions of migrants to Europe from developing countries.

China's human rights rating upgraded by U.S. State Dept.

It takes the country off the list of worst human rights offenders but still notes serious concerns.

A bid to enroll Arabs in U.S. colleges

MIT students help dispel their fears and doubts about applying to American schools, where they remain a relative minority after 9/11.

In the Mideast, faint rays of hope

Grass-roots activists with cellphones are leading a drive for change.

In the Mideast, faint rays of hope

Grass-roots activists with cellphones are leading a drive for change.

Pakistan blocks YouTube over 'blasphemous' videos

Telecommunication authorities blocked popular website over Islam's depiction in Dutch cartoon and film.