The oil club’s newest member
MANY blessings have been promised to Moroccans since King Mohammed came to the throne last year. First it was plentiful rain, but auspicious showers turned to drought. Then they hoped to host the 2006 World Cup. But FIFA voted Morocco's bid bottom. Now they are promised the riches of an oil-state. Is this another false dawn?
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