The struggle to advocate for Palestinians has never been easy
James J. Zogby Nov 19,2018 – JORDAN TIMES It has never been easy for Arab Americans to advocate for Palestinian rights and while we have made real progress, the challenges […]
Exclusive: After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against king’s favourite son
Reuters International Nov 20, 2018 – 07:45 LONDON (Reuters) – Amid international uproar over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, some members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are agitating to […]
Airbnb to remove listings in Israel’s West Bank settlements
Reuters International Nov 19, 2018 By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Home-renting company Airbnb Inc <AirBnB Inc> said on Monday it would remove listings in Israeli settlements in the […]
This man is called Saddam Hussein and no one believes him
Posted by Bethan McKernan in people Things can get a bit awkward for Saddam Hussein when he’s going for a job interview, making a restaurant reservation, or filling out forms. […]
Why Donald Trump is sticking with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Source: Economic Times By Mark Landler WASHINGTON — As evidence piles up pointing to the Saudi crown prince’s responsibility in the brutal killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald […]
UK tables UN security council resolution calling for Yemen truce
US response to UK push for ceasefire in port city of Hodeidah remains unclear Julian Borger in Washington Bethan McKernan in Beirut First published on Mon 19 Nov 2018 […]
US to make final conclusions on Saudi killing in days — Trump
Reports indicating US made final conclusions in case ‘inaccurate’, State Department says By AFP – Nov 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES People holding photo of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi attend […]
The far dream of regional peace
Nov 18,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh There has been much coverage in the media lately of a potential regional peace plan sponsored by the US. Promoting this idea […]
Brazilian pilot converts to Islam MID-FLIGHT in skies over Muslim holy site Mecca
A PILOT from Brazil took a break from flying to convert to Islam while flying over Saudi Arabia. The unnamed man was filmed taking […]
‘The mission’: Riyadh’s version of Khashoggi murder
By AFP – Nov 15,2018 – JORDAN TIMES http://jordantimes.com/news/region/‘-mission’-riyadhs-version-khashoggi-murder Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor on Thursday released its account of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom’s […]
Families of US soldiers killed in Jordan sue gov’t
By Raed Omari – Nov 17,2018 http://jordantimes.com/news/local/families-us-soldiers-killed-jordan-sue-govt AMMAN — The families of the three US army officers who were fatally shot by Jordanian soldier Maarek Tawayha back in 2016 have […]
Meeting of the minds
Nov 17,2018 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL http://jordantimes.com/opinion/editorial/meeting-minds-1 The state visit of Iraqi President Barham Saleh to Jordan on Thursday was, indeed, a big success, having joined His Majesty King […]
Trump calls CIA assessment of Khashoggi murder premature but possible
U.S. President Donald Trump walks out from the White House in Washington, U.S., before his departure to California, November 17, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas (reuters_tickers) By Julia Harte and Steve […]
CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist’s killing – sources
Reuters International Nov 17, 2018 By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, sources […]
Prayers performed for Jamal Khashoggi in Makkah and Madinah
Funeral prayers were performed for murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Friday.(AFP) Arab News November 16, 2018 A […]
Prince Khalid bin Salman: I never told Khashoggi to travel to Turkey
Arab News November 17, 2018 ‘The last contact I had with Mr. Khashoggi was via text on Oct 26 2017’ JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US Prince Khalid […]
‘Do not judge:’ Princess Lamia bint Majid at first World Tolerance Summit
Jennifer Bell November 17, 2018 The idea in the West that Saudi women are persecuted could not be further from reality, she says Many GCC officials speak at the forum in Dubai, held to mark the International Day for Tolerance DUBAI: World peace leaders highlighted the importance of gender […]
Loved ones mourn Khashoggi after Riyadh seeks to execute five suspects
Reuters International By Stephen Kalin and Sarah Dadouch JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Family and friends of Jamal Khashoggi said funeral prayers in Saudi Arabia and Turkey on Friday […]
Al-Jaafari: Saudi Arabia lacks the minimum standards of UN Charter respect, International Laws principles and human rights
16 November، 2018 New York, SANA – Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari reaffirmed commitment of Syria to consolidate and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms […]