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Disabled Jordan children beaten, ‘held in cages,’ probe says
World
May 29, 2012
Disabled Jordan children beaten, ‘held in cages,’ probe says
Disabled children in Jordan were believed to have been beaten and even held in cages, a government-commissioned investigator said on…
Palestinian Airlines resumes flights after 7 years
World
May 27, 2012
Palestinian Airlines resumes flights after 7 years
MARKA AIRBASE, Jordan — Palestinian Airlines is back in the skies after being grounded for seven years by the deepening…
US, allies begin major war games in Jordan
World
May 15, 2012
US, allies begin major war games in Jordan
The United States and its allies have started in Jordan what was described as the largest military exercises in the Middle East…
Foreign minister flies to Jordan for brief visit
Egypt
May 14, 2012
Foreign minister flies to Jordan for brief visit
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr headed to the Jordanian capital of Amman Monday for a brief visit during which…
Documentary to show abuse of special needs children in Jordan
Egypt
May 13, 2012
Documentary to show abuse of special needs children in Jordan
A documentary set to broadcast Monday purportedly will show violence against children with special needs at a special care home…
Jordan’s King Abdullah pushes for polls in ‘last test’ for reform
World
May 9, 2012
Jordan’s King Abdullah pushes for polls in ‘last test’ for reform
Jordan's King Abdullah II, facing popular demands for political changes, seeks to pave the way for crucial general polls before…
Egypt to resume pumping natural gas to Jordan in May
Egypt
April 29, 2012
Egypt to resume pumping natural gas to Jordan in May
Egypt plans to resume pumping natural gas to Jordan by the beginning of May, a Jordanian government source has said.
Jordan’s prime minister Khasawneh resigns
World
April 26, 2012
Jordan’s prime minister Khasawneh resigns
AMMAN — Jordan's Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh resigned on Thursday after barely six months in office, state media said, following…
Jordan ponders higher energy rates in lieu of Egyptian gas suspension
Egypt
April 24, 2012
Jordan ponders higher energy rates in lieu of Egyptian gas suspension
The Jordanian government has announced plans to raise the prices of electricity and petroleum products after it finishes a study…
Industrial deal focus of Israeli talks in Cairo, Amman
Business
April 18, 2012
Industrial deal focus of Israeli talks in Cairo, Amman
A delegation from the Israeli Foreign Ministry traveled to Amman on Wednesday following a one-day visit to Cairo, where they…