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  1. Carmarthen Journal published Writer digs deep into valley problems
    This is South Wales logo This is South Wales 1 hour ago

    A FORMER coal miner turned author said his latest book reveals the truth behind the main problem afflicting the Amman Valley. John D Evans said he named his latest work New Wine in Old Bottles because it reflects the reason that parts of the valley suffe

  2. Iraq to approve new Saudi ambassador
    Rantburg 2 hours ago

    BAGHDAD - Iraq will approve the nomination of a non-resident Saudi ambassador, the Iraqi foreign minister said Tuesday, terming it a positive sign for the normalisation of ties between the two countries. Saudi Arabia has not had an ambassador to Iraq sin

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    Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families pose for a picture on February 20, 2012 at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian...

    Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families pose for a picture on February 20, 2012 at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian... View Photo »

  4. A Fatah-Hamas joint platform of action, which may put an end to any prospect of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, would be viewed with great concern in Amman. The absence of any negotiations may drift into violent friction between Israel and the Palestinians with dire consequences for all concerned, Jor...
    SOURCE: Arutz Sheva 2 months ago
  5. South Korean firm to take over controversial Dead Sea oil concession
    Zawya.com 4 hours ago

    AMMAN -- Jordan has reached an understanding with a South Korean firm to resume oil exploration in a Dead Sea region some claim to be home to the country's only commercially viable oil deposits. Pending the results of the initial phase, the firm will mov

  6. Jordan- Shoot-out with police ends with 5 injured
    Middle East North Africa Financial Network logo Middle East North Africa Financial Network 7 hours ago

    (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Four policemen and a wanted man were injured on Tuesday following a shoot-out in the Wadi Al Remem area in east Amman. The Public Security Department (PSD) said the criminal shot at police officers while trying to resist arrest. W

  7. Jordan- Dahabi 3rd bail petition rejected
    Middle East North Africa Financial Network logo Middle East North Africa Financial Network 7 hours ago

    (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The Amman Court of First Instance rejected on Tuesday a third bail petition submitted by the defence team of General Intelligence Department's (GID) former chief, Mohammed Dahabi. After their client spent almost 14 days in custody

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    Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families gather on February 20, 2012 in a heated room at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on...

    Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families gather on February 20, 2012 in a heated room at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on... View Photo »

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  10. Jordan- As teachers' strike ends, debate on make-up classes begins
    Middle East North Africa Financial Network logo Middle East North Africa Financial Network 7 hours ago

    (MENAFN - Jordan Times) As classes resumed in public schools across Jordan on Tuesday after nearly three weeks, parents, students and teachers expressed concern over how pupils would make up the lessons they missed. Students returned to school yesterday

  11. Settling in to a semester in the Arab world
    UAF Sun Star 7 hours ago

    Earlier this week, I got an email from the guy who organizes all of the exchange students at the university I’m attending. He told us that on Friday all of the high school students get their exam results back. These results tell the students what college

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Amman, sometimes spelled Ammann (Arabic عمان ʿAmmān), is the capital city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a city of 2,125,400 inhabitants (2005 estimate), and the administrative capital and commercial centre of Jordan. It is the capital city of Amman Governorate. Full Article

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  1. A picture shows water tanks at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria, on February 20, 2012 as the desert kingdom prepares to receive more refugees fleeing the violenece in neighbouring Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    A picture shows water tanks at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria, on February 20, 2012 as the desert kingdom prepares to receive more refugees fleeing the violenece in neighbouring Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian...

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  2. Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas (L) and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R) review an honour guard in the West Bank town of Jericho upon the latter's arrival from the Jordanian capital Amman across the Allenby Bridge border crosssing on January 18, 2011 on his first visit... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas (L) and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R) review an honour guard in the West Bank town of Jericho upon the latter's arrival from the Jordanian capital Amman across the Allenby Bridge border crosssing on January 18, 2011 on his first visit...

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  3. CORRECTS THE DAY - A Syrian boy chants slogans during a rally demanding UNICEF to protect Syrian children in front of the UNICEF Compound in Amman, Jordan, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    CORRECTS THE DAY - A Syrian boy chants slogans during a rally demanding UNICEF to protect Syrian children in front of the UNICEF Compound in Amman, Jordan, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

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  4. Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad outside the United Nations office in Amman February 20, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad outside the United Nations office in Amman February 20, 2012.

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  5. Two Jordanian men walk on a sidewalk in foggy and rainy weather in Amman, Jordan, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Two Jordanian men walk on a sidewalk in foggy and rainy weather in Amman, Jordan, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.

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  6. Jordanians and Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans as they wave the pre-Baath Syrian flag during a demonstration against the Syrian regime outside the Russian embassy in Amman on February 17, 2012. France and Britain pledged to help the Syrian opposition in its struggle against... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    Jordanians and Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans as they wave the pre-Baath Syrian flag during a demonstration against the Syrian regime outside the Russian embassy in Amman on February 17, 2012. France and Britain pledged to help the Syrian opposition in its struggle against...

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  7. A Syrian anti-government protester is escorted by a Jordanian policeman away from pro-regime Syrians demonstrating outside the Syrian embassy in Amman on February 17, 2012. France and Britain pledged to help the Syrian opposition in its struggle against Bashar al-Assad's regime but said... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    A Syrian anti-government protester is escorted by a Jordanian policeman away from pro-regime Syrians demonstrating outside the Syrian embassy in Amman on February 17, 2012. France and Britain pledged to help the Syrian opposition in its struggle against Bashar al-Assad's regime but said...

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  8. A Syrian living in Jordan waves his national flag as he takes part in a demonstration in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad outside the Syrian embassy in Amman on February 17, 2012. France and Britain pledged to help the Syrian opposition in its struggle against Bashar... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    A Syrian living in Jordan waves his national flag as he takes part in a demonstration in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad outside the Syrian embassy in Amman on February 17, 2012. France and Britain pledged to help the Syrian opposition in its struggle against Bashar...

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  9. Jordanian riot police stand in front of the Russian embassy during a demonstration against Russia and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Amman February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 days ago

    Jordanian riot police stand in front of the Russian embassy during a demonstration against Russia and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Amman February 17, 2012.

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  10. An anti-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad protester is escorted by Jordanian police while Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Assad, in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 days ago

    An anti-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad protester is escorted by Jordanian police while Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a demonstration in support of Assad, in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman February 17, 2012.

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  11. Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a demonstration against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 days ago

    Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a demonstration against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman February 17, 2012.

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  12. Jordanians and Syrians living in Jordan shout anti-Russia slogans during a demonstration against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in front of the Russian embassy in Amman February 17, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 days ago

    Jordanians and Syrians living in Jordan shout anti-Russia slogans during a demonstration against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in front of the Russian embassy in Amman February 17, 2012.

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  13. Syrians living in Amman, Jordan, light vigil candles in front of the Russian embassy to honor the Syrian Homs city victims, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution backing calls for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, despite... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Syrians living in Amman, Jordan, light vigil candles in front of the Russian embassy to honor the Syrian Homs city victims, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution backing calls for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, despite...

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  14. Syrians living in Amman, Jordan, light vigil candles in front of the Russian embassy, honoring Syrian Homs city victims, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 weeks ago

    Syrians living in Amman, Jordan, light vigil candles in front of the Russian embassy, honoring Syrian Homs city victims, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a...

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  15. Jordan King Hussein performs a prayer on the airport tarmac upon his arrival in Amman 19 January. The king returned home to an emotional welcome after six months abroad for cancer treatment. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Jordan King Hussein performs a prayer on the airport tarmac upon his arrival in Amman 19 January. The king returned home to an emotional welcome after six months abroad for cancer treatment.

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  16. King Hussein of Jordan gestures during a speech, 08 October at a stadium in Amman. King Hussein said that HAMAS offered to open a dialogue with Israel just two days before the Israeli secret service tried to assassinate Khaled Meshaal, the leader of the hardline Palestinian group in Amman. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    King Hussein of Jordan gestures during a speech, 08 October at a stadium in Amman. King Hussein said that HAMAS offered to open a dialogue with Israel just two days before the Israeli secret service tried to assassinate Khaled Meshaal, the leader of the hardline Palestinian group in Amman.

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  17. Jordan's King Hussein smiles while standing next to his portrait, prior to a speech to Jordan's legislative, executive and juridical leaders in Amman 20 May. The King slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dealings with the US and Europe and called on Palestinians to... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Jordan's King Hussein smiles while standing next to his portrait, prior to a speech to Jordan's legislative, executive and juridical leaders in Amman 20 May. The King slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dealings with the US and Europe and called on Palestinians to...

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  18. King Hussein of Jordan steps off a plane as he returns home from six months of cancer treatment in the United States 19 January in Amman. Hussein, 63, who said that there is 'a lot to be done' to consolidate the future of Jordan, is expected to revive the 'Family Council,' a... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    King Hussein of Jordan steps off a plane as he returns home from six months of cancer treatment in the United States 19 January in Amman. Hussein, 63, who said that there is 'a lot to be done' to consolidate the future of Jordan, is expected to revive the 'Family Council,' a...

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  19. A supporter of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is wrapped in his photograph during a counter-protest in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    A supporter of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is wrapped in his photograph during a counter-protest in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  20. Syrians take part in a protest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Syrians take part in a protest against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  21. Syrians chant anti-Bashar al-Assad slogans during a protest in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Syrians chant anti-Bashar al-Assad slogans during a protest in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.

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  22. Amnesty International 's Donatella Rovera speaks to The Associated Press in Amman, Jordan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The armed militias now ruling much of Libya are torturing detainees deemed loyal to the ousted regime of Moammar Gadhafi and driving entire neighborhoods and towns into... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 days ago

    Amnesty International 's Donatella Rovera speaks to The Associated Press in Amman, Jordan, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. The armed militias now ruling much of Libya are torturing detainees deemed loyal to the ousted regime of Moammar Gadhafi and driving entire neighborhoods and towns into...

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  23. French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie takes a seat under pictures of Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) and his late father King Hussein before talking to the press following her meeting with the Jordanian monarch in Amman 05 November 2006. Alliot-Marie said military ties would... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    French Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie takes a seat under pictures of Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) and his late father King Hussein before talking to the press following her meeting with the Jordanian monarch in Amman 05 November 2006. Alliot-Marie said military ties would...

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  24. Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families pose for a picture on February 20, 2012 at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian refugees, but UN chief Ban Ki-moon... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families pose for a picture on February 20, 2012 at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian refugees, but UN chief Ban Ki-moon...

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  25. Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families gather on February 20, 2012 in a heated room at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian refugees, but UN chief Ban... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    Syrian refugee children fleeing the violence in their country with their families gather on February 20, 2012 in a heated room at a partially set up camp in Mafraq city, near Jordan's northern border with Syria. Government figures are unavailable on Syrian refugees, but UN chief Ban...

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  1. A Fatah-Hamas joint platform of action, which may put an end to any prospect of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, would be viewed with great concern in Amman. The absence of any negotiations may drift into violent friction between Israel and the Palestinians with dire consequences for all concerned, Jor...
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