Jordan

  • Dec 2, 2009
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TURKEY/JORDAN: Deal reflects Ankara's expanding role

Jordan's King Abdallah and Turkish President Abdullah Gul yesterday signed a free-trade deal and...

Turkey
  • Nov 24, 2009
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JORDAN: Parliament dissolved in attempt to ease unrest

King Abdallah has issued an unexpected decree ordering the dissolution of parliament, with effect...

Jordan
  • Mar 20, 2009
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JORDAN: Regional and economic challenges loom

The new government on March 18 announced plans to create a fund to support those who lose their...

Jordan
  • Feb 19, 2009
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UK/EU/JORDAN: Cleric case shows asylum law tension

The Law Lords yesterday accepted that terrorist suspect Abu Qatada could be repatriated to...

United Kingdom
  • Jan 2, 2009
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EGYPT: State launches Muslim Brotherhood crackdown

Egyptian state security forces arrested 20 members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) today -- a day...

Egypt
  • Oct 23, 2008
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MIDDLE EAST: Energy supplies set to diversify

Energy supply diversification in the MENA region works towards the strategic objectives of both...

  • Oct 17, 2008
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JORDAN: Abdallah balances reform and stability

The cabinet on October 14 approved the 2009 state budget and submitted it to parliament. Despite...

Jordan
  • Oct 6, 2008
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JORDAN: Lozi appointment appeases traditonal elite

King Abdallah II on Saturday appointed Nasser al-Lozi chief of the royal court, replacing Bassam...

Jordan