Jordan

  • Jan 10, 2011
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JORDAN: Violence will persist absent real reform

Riots in Maan on January 4 and clashes following the University of Jordan student union election...

Jordan
  • Jan 5, 2011
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JORDAN: Riots highlight growing tribal tension

Anti-government riots in Maan in southern Jordan yesterday saw protestors setting fire...

Jordan
  • Dec 1, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Deal near on government procurement

While the Doha trade negotiations remain blocked, another WTO-based effort to open up new trade...

International
  • Nov 25, 2010
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JORDAN: Cabinet reshuffle reflects king's reform plans

Prime Minister Samir al-Rafai formed a new cabinet yesterday at the request of King Abdallah.

Jordan
  • Nov 11, 2010
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JORDAN: Regime will avoid compromise despite unrest

Riots occurred in towns north of Amman today over the results of parliamentary elections on...

Jordan
  • Nov 9, 2010
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JORDAN: Parliamentary elections signal growing tension

The Jordanian government faces few challengers in general elections today.

Jordan
  • May 17, 2010
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ISRAEL: Emergency plan will not solve energy shortage

An Israeli consortium yesterday opened the world's largest desalination plant in Hadera. Israel...

Israel
  • Mar 15, 2010
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BRAZIL/MIDDLE EAST: Lula seeks mediating role

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Jerusalem yesterday at the start of a...

Brazil