Tag Archives: jordan







Iraq

Exodus From North Signals Iraqi Christians’ Decline









Syria

US pushing for humanitarian aid, not arms, to Syrian opposition


Iran

Iran Raid Seen as Complex Task for Israeli Military






Hamas

Analysis: Hamas on the move, seeks Palestinian ascendancy


Hamas

Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal, goes back to Jordan



Jordan

A Jordanian court upheld the five-year-long prison sentence for Isam Mohammed Taher al Barqawi, a radical Islamist cleric, for plotting terror attacks and recruiting jihadists. Barqawi, who is also known as Sheik Abu Mohammed al Maqdisi, was Abu Musab al Zarqawi’s mentor.




Jordan

King Abdullah fired his government and appointed a new prime minister. King Abdullah said economic reforms required political change. Jordanians rallied to press for reforms.


Egypt

Egypt gas pipeline attack raises questions about Sinai security


Jordan

Jordanians demonstrated across the country, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit’s government, the dissolution of the lower house of Parliament, and the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador. The Israeli embassy staff left Amman in fear the demonstration would turn violent.