Amman
Attacker stabs 8 at popular Jordanian tourist site
Middle East
November 6, 2019
Attacker stabs 8 at popular Jordanian tourist site
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A lone attacker on Wednesday stabbed eight people, including four foreign tourists and their tour guide,…
Jordan teachers demanding wage increases clash with police
Middle East
September 6, 2019
Jordan teachers demanding wage increases clash with police
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Thousands of teachers protested in Jordan on Thursday to demand higher wages, with some scuffling with…
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
Middle East
September 3, 2019
Palestinian ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage, calls for women’s protection
The outrage can be felt on the streets and online. In the wake of the death of Israa Ghrayeb, dozens…
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem ‘violations’
Middle East
August 19, 2019
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem ‘violations’
Jordan summoned the Israeli ambassador in Amman, Amir Weissbrod, on Sunday following “Israeli violations” last week at the Jerusalem site…
Syrian rebels say ready to back Turkish-led operation in northeast
Middle East
August 6, 2019
Syrian rebels say ready to back Turkish-led operation in northeast
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian rebel commanders said on Monday they are ready to join Turkish troops in an offensive to…
Russian-led assault in Syria leaves over 500 civilians dead: rights groups, rescuers
Middle East
July 7, 2019
Russian-led assault in Syria leaves over 500 civilians dead: rights groups, rescuers
AMMAN (Reuters) – At least 544 civilians have been killed and over 2,000 people injured since a Russian-led assault on…
Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears
Middle East
June 18, 2019
Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah reacts angrily to any suggestion that he might accept a U.S. deal to end…
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks
Middle East
April 8, 2019
Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks
Afghanistan’s chief executive Abdullah Abdullah welcomed Kabul’s decision Sunday to send a delegation to meet with the Taliban, saying he…
Air Arabia Egypt launches flights between Sharm al-Sheikh and Amman
Travel
January 13, 2019
Air Arabia Egypt launches flights between Sharm al-Sheikh and Amman
Air Arabia Egypt announced Sunday it would launch new direct flights between the Red Sea resort city of Sharm…
Sisi, King Abdullah II hold talks on Middle East peace process in Amman
Egypt
January 13, 2019
Sisi, King Abdullah II hold talks on Middle East peace process in Amman
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held bilateral talks with Jordanian King Abdullah II arriving in Amman on Sunday, followed…