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Request QuoteFatiha Belfakir is a freelance reporter. She has been writing professionally since 2018. As a reporter, she has found herself passionate about a variety of interests, including current events, culture, and politics to name a few. She worked for the Extremist Watch Desk at Voice of America, where she was provided with extensive exposure to news collection, interpretation, and analysis. She covered international affairs and she wrote about terrorism, human right abuse, and crimes. At the Baltimore Times, Fatiha Belfakir is covering Health, education and racism in the State of Maryland. She is constantly learning new techniques to tell a story to both local and international viewers. Additionally, Fatiha Belfakir has a master’s degree in Journalism from Georgetown University, a master’s in international Peace and Conflict Resolution from Arcadia University, and a master’s degree in public administration from Strayer University. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Languages and Communication Studies from the Highest Institutes for Languages and Communication Studies (ILCS) in Rabat, Morocco and completed her senior year at Lock Haven University, Pennsylvania under an international students exchange program.
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As U.S. officials and members of U.S. Congress debate U.S. support for the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen, some tribal leaders in Yemen are supporting the U.S and U.N. proposed political solution to end the war and urge an active role in the ongoing negotiations.
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Some medical studies indicate that exercise is one of the most powerful interventions in overcoming addiction. Research shows that individuals in rehab who engage in regular physical exercise can profit from a reduction in stress levels and drug cravings, as well as an increase in better sleep, higher energy levels, and an improved mood.
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The Islamic Community in Maryland (ICM) is coming up with series of educational programs and seminars to both promote justice and solidarity with the African American community and to condemn the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis.
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With Maryland schools shuttered as coronavirus outbreaks turned into a global pandemic, state educators continue their efforts and creativity to support students and to improve classroom instruction online. Baltimore County Public School spokesperson, Brandon Oland confirmed that while in Baltimore County, the third and fourth marking periods have been combined and students will receive a pass/fail grade instead of a traditional letter grade, virtual teaching and virtual counseling services are available for students who need assistance.
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Rights groups are voicing concerns about Sudan's violent action against anti-government protests, which have been sweeping the African nation since last December. The rights groups say the action has left at least 60 people dead and hundreds in jail.
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