Jordan
JORDAN: Violence will persist absent real reform
Riots in Maan on January 4 and clashes following the University of Jordan student union election...
JordanJORDAN: Riots highlight growing tribal tension
Anti-government riots in Maan in southern Jordan yesterday saw protestors setting fire...
JordanINTERNATIONAL: Deal near on government procurement
While the Doha trade negotiations remain blocked, another WTO-based effort to open up new trade...
InternationalJORDAN: Cabinet reshuffle reflects king's reform plans
Prime Minister Samir al-Rafai formed a new cabinet yesterday at the request of King Abdallah.
JordanJORDAN: Regime will avoid compromise despite unrest
Riots occurred in towns north of Amman today over the results of parliamentary elections on...
JordanJORDAN: Parliamentary elections signal growing tension
The Jordanian government faces few challengers in general elections today.
JordanISRAEL: Emergency plan will not solve energy shortage
An Israeli consortium yesterday opened the world's largest desalination plant in Hadera. Israel...
IsraelBRAZIL/MIDDLE EAST: Lula seeks mediating role
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Jerusalem yesterday at the start of a...
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