Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development

RABAT, Oct 10 (Reuters) – King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday called for accelerating reforms to create jobs for young people, improve public services, and give greater attention to rural areas. The King made the call in a speech at the opening of the country's parliament, a week after widespread youth-led protests demanding better health, education and an end to corruption. (Reporting by Ahmed Eljechtimi; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

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