‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests

Protesters say their anger reflects a lack of economic opportunity on a continent with the world’s youngest population.

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What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic deals that opened ties between Israel and several Arab countries were hailed as a landmark moment, but have failed to bring peace to the Middle East.

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2 Killed in Antigovernment Protests in Morocco

Demonstrators, mostly younger people, vented anger against heavy spending on preparations for the 2030 soccer World Cup instead of on public services.

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French Winemaker Gets Prison for Selling Fake Champagne

Didier Chopin, 56, was accused of passing off wine made with carbonated grapes from Spain and other regions in France as Champagne.

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Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace

The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.

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Algerian Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Boualem Sansal, Angering France

The conviction of Boualem Sansal, an outspoken French and Algerian writer, has worsened tensions between the countries.

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U.N. Report Says We’re Missing the Real Fertility Crisis

Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions.

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Why China Is Investing So Much Money in Moroccan Factories

Morocco is linked to Europe on the strength of its auto sector and a trade pact. But its status as a connector country has become precarious in the trade war.

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As King Urges People Not to Kill Sheep for ‘Big Eid,’ Many Moroccans Feel Relief

With the country facing years of drought and economic strife, King Mohammed VI told people they could skip the traditional slaughter for the holy feast in June.

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Fries With Your McBaguette? For Some Travelers, McDonald’s Is a Destination.

A new photography book showcases idiosyncratic locations, including a “ski-through” window in Sweden, and local menu offerings that some see as an entry point into an unfamiliar cuisine.

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