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Jordan king says extremism 'grown fat' on conflict
Jordan's King Abdullah II said Saturday extremism has "grown fat" off of the longstanding conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
IHT Rendezvous: Failing to Convince Assad
Diplomats pose for a group photo in Amman on May 22. Pictured Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu of Turkey, Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Sheik Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani of Qatar, Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh of Jordan, Secretary of State John Kerry, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the ... (more)
Concern for Syrians stuck at Jordanian border
Many displaced Syrians want to get into Jordan, even if it means staying in overcrowded refugee camps like this one AMMAN/DUBAI, 24 May 2013 - Thousands of people are gathering in villages in southern Syria, unable to seek refuge in Jordan because of insecurity along the border or, according to some, new Jordanian security measures.
The Shadow War Behind Syria's Rebellion: Foreign Backers Jockey for Influence in Turkey
A member of the Free Syrian Army holds a weapon as he takes up position inside a room during clashes with forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo's Salaheddine district, April 30, 2013.
Syria's exile opposition opens conference in Turkey amid anger, confusion
It wasn't clear why Mouaz al Khatib was even in the chair to open the meetings. Khatib has twice resigned as the president of the group, and the coalition – formally called the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces – had appointed an acting president, George Sabra, a Christian, to replace Khatib in late ... (more)
Mideast Christians pray for Syrian bishops' release a month after abduction
BlackBerry in association with Maysalward and Jordan Gaming Lab...
BlackBerry, in association with Maysalward and the Jordan Gaming Lab, have announced the first BlackBerry 10 Jam in Jordan, taking place on Monday, May 27th in Amman.
Another $150 million loan to Jordan from World Bank
Jordanin Police keep guard as Syrian refugees look on at the King Abdullah Refugee Camp for Syrian refugees 2 kilometers from the Syrian border The World Bank has proposed a $150 million loan for Jordan to help it with the cost of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria, Jordanian and World Bank board sources said on Wednesday.
IPI Executive Board welcomes two new members: Miami Herald's...
The International Press Institute announced award-winning Palestinian journalist Daoud Kuttab and Miami Herald World Editor John Yearwood were elected to the IPI Executive Board during IPI's 62nd General Assembly, held on Monday in Amman, Jordan.
Palestinians have little faith in Kerry effort
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, speaks during a joint news conference with his Jordanian counterpart, Nasser Judeh, right, in Amman Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Detox getaways: Hot spots to heal mind, body and soul
From the mud baths of Turkey to the mineral springs in the Czech Republic, we recommend some offbeat destinations for healing the mind, body and soul.
'Friends of Syria' to discuss peace proposal in Amman talks
The core ministerial members of the "Friends of Syria" group is due to meet in Amman on Wednesday, in a bid to put forward a solution that will bring the ongoing violence in Syria to an end, officials said.
John Kerry Returns To The Middle East For A Fourth Go-Round
Our hero? U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry , embarking on yet another trip to the Middle East, where he has already been three times since assuming office at the end of January.
Kerry condemns Hezbollah over Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said the militant Lebanese Shia Islamist group Hezbollah and Iran are helping perpetuate President Bashar al-Assad's "campaign of terror" in Syria.
Hotel Industry in the Middle East and Africa Region Reports Positive Results For April 2013
The region reported a 3.4-percent increase in occupancy to 65.7 percent, a 0.7-percent increase in average daily rate to US$171.29 and a 4.0-percent increase in revenue per available room to US$112.46. The Middle East/Africa region reported positive performance results during April 2013 when reported in U.S. dollars, according to data compiled by ... (more)
Iranian soldiers are fighting for Assad in Syria, U.S. says
Iran has sent soldiers to Syria to fight alongside forces loyal to President Bashar Assad and those of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militia, the Washington Post reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed senior State Department official.
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Jordanian anger over video of Iraqis beating lawyers, Baghdad expresses 'regret'
British Airways celebrates its return to Jordan
British Airways celebrated its successful six month return to Jordan with its partners and customers at a ceremony held at the British Embassy in Amman.