Discontent simmers ahead of historic elections

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Discontent simmers ahead of historic elections

On Friday, Moroccans go the polls to elect a new lower house of parliament. The nationwide vote is the first of its kind since the King announced reforms paving the way to a constitutional monarchy. But do youngsters really believe elections will solve their economic woes?

Gaddafi hijacks spotlight at General Assembly

Ban Ki-moon: lost in translation?

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