Updated at 5:31 p.m. ET: WASHINGTON — The FBI and Capitol police arrested a man who thought he was going to carry out a suicide bombing Friday at the U.S. Capitol as part of a larger al-Qaida terror campaign but who was in fact dealing with undercover operatives, federal officials told NBC News. The man, Amine El Khalifi, 29, a Moroccan who has been living in the U.S. for 12 years, was arrested about noon ET near the Capitol after he received what he thought was a MAC-10 automatic weapon and a v more ...

After the Atlas Lions' surprise elimination in the first round of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN), Morocco fans are calling for national football officials to face the music. A study day was held in Parliament on Wednesday (February 8th) for detailed discussion of the problems facing Moroccan football and remedies for the future. The Chamber of Representatives held the debate under the theme, "Moroccan sport: reality and prospects". Sports Minister Mohamed Ouzzine stressed that nationally, more ...

Morocco may tap the international bond market in 2012 after its current account deficit surged last year to the highest since the 1980s, although the country is not under pressure to borrow, government ministers said on Monday. Higher energy and food import bills coupled with weaker growth in tourism receipts and some exports pushed the current account deficit to 6.5 percent of gross domestic product in 2011 versus 4.3 percent in 2010, Finance and Economy Minister Nizar Baraka said at a news con more ...

Some couples are content to tie the knot at the courthouse down the road. But for those who are more adventurous, a destination wedding -- and an international marriage -- are a must. The Huffington Post's guide to international marriages will tell you everything you need to know to get legally married in Morocco. Read on to ensure all of your paperwork is in order before booking your ticket. --Joan Bahr Residency Requirement And Waiting Period U.S. citizens who wish to marry in Morocco do not h more ...