Jordan

  • Mar 5, 2010
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EU/MIDDLE EAST: Mediterranean union appoints head

Former Jordanian Ambassador to the EU Ahmad Masa'deh was yesterday sworn in as the first...

Eu
  • Feb 18, 2010
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JORDAN: Election law reform unlikely to benefit IAF

In parliamentary elections later this year, the IAF will aim to reverse its poor showing in 2007....

Jordan
  • Feb 4, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Arab nationalism continues to link region

Arab nationalism was once a major political force in the Arab world. It has now been superseded...

  • Jan 11, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Al-Qaida uses novel tactics against CIA

A video released posthumously on Saturday featured Humam Khalil Abu Mulal al-Balawi, the...

  • Jan 8, 2010
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MIDDLE EAST: Healthcare sector growth is set to slow

The region's growing population, longer life expectancies, and the increased availability of...

  • Dec 23, 2009
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JORDAN: New government faces a testing year

The king and a majority of the public have become frustrated with a parliament that has blocked...

Jordan
  • Dec 16, 2009
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MIDDLE EAST: 'Crony' capitalism is widespread, durable

Links between business and political power are apparent across the Arab region, but are strongest...

Middle East
  • Dec 10, 2009
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JORDAN: King appoints new prime minister

King Abdallah appointed former palace aide Samir al-Rafai as the new prime minister yesterday,...

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