Century of Violence: What World War I Did to the Middle East
World War I may have ended in 1918, but the violence it triggered in the Middle East still hasn’t come to an end. Arbitrary borders drawn by self-interested imperial powers […]
Islamists reject ‘conspiracy’ to settle Palestinian issue at Jordan’s expense
AMMAN — The Muslim Brotherhood on Sunday urged Jordanians to unite against the “conspiracy to settle the Palestinian issue” that threatens Jordanian sovereignty. In a statement issued by the movement and its political arm, the Islamic Action Front, the Islamists urged the government to reveal the “truth” behind US Secretary […]
Sacred music festival opens with impressive show
AMMAN — The festival of sacred music, Animae Musica, organised by the Institut Français opened on Wednesday with an outstanding performance at the Royal Cultural Centre in Amman. by Jean-Claude […]
Abdallah tells Netanyahu to make peace with Palestinians
AMMAN: Jordan’s king called on visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to seize the moment and opportunity made possible under a US diplomatic push to achieve a lasting and comprehensive settlement with the Palestinians, the Royal Palace said. The appeal came during a surprise visit by Netanyahu, who […]
JORDAN: Gov’t to grant foreign spouses, children of Jordanian women full civil rights — lawmaker
Decision made as part of deal with House-based group by Khaled Neimat | Jan 12, 2014 | 20:12 AMMAN — Husbands and children of Jordanian women married to non-Jordanians will […]
Syrian teacher turns tent into improvised school for refugee children
by Muath Freij | Jan 12, 2014 | 22:43 JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — When 10-year-old Omran Taqi arrived in Amman with his family, the activity he missed the most was […]
Syrians choose makeshift Amman camp over Zaatari
AMMAN — For Wahid Yaseen, living in a tent in Amman is much better than staying in the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Mafraq or in his home in Syria. The […]
Jordan launches ‘religious tourism’ campaign
Jordan has launched a campaign to attract sightseers from Muslim countries to boost the domestic tourism sector, reported al-Hayat newspaper. “The board launched a campaign to promote Islamic tourism in […]
Mideast peace deal and Jordan’s apprehensions
Hassan Barari ARABNEWS Apparently, it is hard to keep the lid on the mutual mistrust between Jordan and the Palestinian leaders. Despite their public statements to the contrary, Jordanian leaders fear that the Palestinian Authority (PA) may cut a deal with Israel at Jordan’s expense. In fact, it is no […]
Pope announces Holy Land visit amid new push for peace
By F. Brinley Bruton, Staff Writer, NBC News Pope Francis has announced that he will make a pilgrimage to Israel, The West Bank and Jordan in May, underscoring a fresh […]
MKs: Without Jordan Valley, Israel Can’t Defend Itself
The Jordan Valley must remain part of Israel in the event of any negotiated settlement, declare MKs, Ministers on a tour of the area. By David Lev First Publish: 1/2/2014, 11:58 AM The Jordan Valley must remain a part of Israel in the event of any negotiated settlement, Interior Minister […]
Dead Sea: Environmentalists Question Pipeline Rescue Plan
By Julia Amalia Heyer and Samiha Shafy SPIEGEL.DE An “historic” agreement between Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians is supposed to save the shrinking Dead Sea. But some environmentalists believe the […]
Orthodox Initiative celebrates Christmas by distributing aid to Syrians
AMMAN — The Orthodox Initiative, a nonprofit organisation based in Amman, is distributing winter aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan to celebrate Christmas this year, according to a statement issued by the organisation on Thursday. The initiative, which supports local churches hosting Syrian refugees, is distributing 800 winter jackets and […]
‘Royal rescue’ grabs int’l media attention
by Omar Obeidat | Dec 16, 2013 | 20:02 JORDAN TIMES AMMAN –– International media showed interest in the news of His Majesty King Abdullah pushing a car stuck in […]
Jordan: Gov’t announces Sunday public holiday due to weather conditions
AMMAN –– Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour on Saturday announced that ministries and public agencies will observe a holiday on Sunday due to the bad weather conditions. The decision was taken […]
Lebanon’s snowfall begins: the worst is yet to come
STORY SUMMARY Lebanon witnessed Wednesday some of its first snowfall this year in the northern and eastern region as the Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute warns “Alexa” has not yet reached […]
Israel, Jordan and P.A. sign ‘historic’ water pact
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority signed an agreement to lay a pipeline between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea that will provide all three with […]
Jordan to begin trial of radical Muslim preacher
Source: TOI AMMAN, Jordan: A Jordanian military court will start on Tuesday to hear the trial of a radical Muslim preacher deported from Britain to face terrorism charges at home, a court official said. Prosecutors have charged the cleric, Abu Qatada, 53, with conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks against […]
Jordan elected to take Saudi seat on UN Security Council
The 193-member UN General Assembly elected Jordan to the UN Security Council on Friday to replace Saudi Arabia, which rejected its two-year term in protest at the council’s failure to end the Syria war and act on other Middle East issues. Saudi Arabia was elected in October to join the […]
In 10 years the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will remain Hashemite or become a Palestinian state?
Source: Stratfor: Israel in 10 Years I began by pointing out how secure Israel is currently. Looking down the road 10 years, Israel cannot assume that this strategic configuration will remain in place. Egypt’s future is uncertain. The emergence of a hostile Egyptian government is not inconceivable. Syria, like Lebanon, […]