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Goa govt to deploy additional security on beaches to ensure nomads and hawkers don't 'disturb tourists'

The movement of Lamanis, members of a nomadic tribe, vagabonds and hawkers will be restricted on the state's beaches so that tourists are not disturbed, the Goa Assembly was told on Wednesday

In Goa, report filthy beaches to state govt through WhatsApp message

Goans concerned over the state's filthy beaches can now ensure cleanliness through a WhatsApp message

In Morocco's hills, tourist dollars could keep argan oil flowing | Reuters

By Laurie Goering AIT HSSAINE, Morocco (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In these arid and stony red-earth hills in southwest Morocco, flanked by the Sahara Desert and the snowy high Atlas Mountains, finding a way to make money isn’t easy. Water is scarce, rainfall increasingly unpredictable, and not much but goats survive on the sparse vegetation.But the 150 members of the Afoulki women's cooperative are pounding away at the problem – literally.In a back room at the hillside cooperative's centre in Ait Hssaine, a dozen scarf-clad Berber women rhythmically bring stone hammers down on argan nuts, expertly splitting the shells and then flicking the oil-bearing kernels into a woven basket.The rich argan oil, once pressed and refined, is both tasty and popular on international markets as an additive to cosmetics, soaps, shampoos and other products. Virtually all the world’s supply comes from this area of Morocco, inland from the coastal city of Agadir.“There’s nothing else like argan here.

Trump says he will be happy with his White House bid - whatever the outcome | Reuters

By Emily Stephenson | FLETCHER, N.C. FLETCHER, N.C.

Monika Ghurde's murder coverage highlights cruel biases in Indian media

The Indian media needs a masterclass on how to cover murders without adding sleaze and violating the dignity of the dead, and damaging the sanctity of a crime scene

Naked body of perfumer Monica Ghurde found in Goa home

Goa Police has found naked body of renowned woman perfume specialist, Monika Ghurde at her residence near Panaji, with police suspecting that she was raped and murdered

U.S., Russia fail to reach deal on Syria, say experts to pursue details | Reuters

Woman found dead on Arambol beach in North Goa

The body of a young woman was found in a semi-nude state at Arambol beach in North Goa, police said today.

To hell with Goa, here are 5 beach destinations to visit this holiday season

here are five beach destinations to visit this holiday season

Saudi King's French Riviera summer holiday with 1000 strong entourage sparks protests

The lockdown of the Mirandole beach on the French Riviera for the visit of Saudi Arabia's King Salman has riled some locals.