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Casablanca

A man prays in the deserted Habbous neighborhood of Casablanca.

Under lockdown in Morocco, Ramadan celebrations get a quiet reset

For the first time that anyone can recall, mosques in Morocco are closed for Ramadan. 

Kathy Kriger sitting at a bar next to a glass of wine

Kathy Kriger transformed an old, Moroccan ‘riad’ into a destination

We’ll Always Have Casablanca

Arts, Culture & Media

Moroccan Film Examines the Roots of Terrorism

Conflict & Justice

Tough economy changes marriage in Morocco

Development & Education
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Return to BioShock

Arts, Culture & Media

While the most visible evolution in video games has been in the realm of graphics, resolution, and processing power, another kind of progress has been taking place on the level of narrative.

The Legacy and Lasting Influence of ‘Casablanca,’ 70 Years Later

On November 26, 1942, in the midst of World War II, a film called “Casablanca” premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. Warner Brothers actually  rushed the release of the film, as the Allies, led by General Dwight Eisenhower,  secured their hold on North Africa  and invaded Casablanca that month.   The film became an American icon, […]

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Islamic world reacts to Morocco bombing

Global Politics

A bomb attack in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh killed 15 people Thursday. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on how this act of violence reverberates as the Islamic world is experiencing a sweeping political transformation.

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Child maids in Morocco

Conflict & Justice

In Morocco human rights groups are pointing out the use � and abuse � of children as house maids. They say each year thousands of girls from poor families are sent to work among the wealthy. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Casablanca.

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The World – Episode 20071120 – Casablanca re-make in India

David Kohn reports on a re-make of the classic movie “Casablanca” that is being produced in India. In this version, the familiar plot unfolds against a backdrop that resembles the ethnic conflict that has fueled years of civil war in Sri Lanka.

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