The U.S. endorsement comes mere days after Abdullah swore in a new government led by Marouf Bakhit, who has promised to widen public freedoms in response to the anti-government protests that have swept the region.
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Speaking after meeting with U.S. State Department official, Jordan PM Bakhit says Israel should give up its 'fortress mentality' in favor of justice and dignity.
by DPA 4 comments
Group advises U.S. to change policies towards region, says political changes should send clear message to Israel regarding peace treaty.
by DPA 32 comments
Hard-line nationalist East Bankers take issue with both Queen Rania's Palestinian background and her highly visible role in the country's male-dominated society.
by Reuters 27 comments
King Abdullah appoints new PM after thousands of Jordanians take to the streets protesting rise in fuel, food prices, slowed political reforms.
by News Agencies 19 comments
U.S. President reiterates importance of universal rights in phone conversations with Netanyahu, Turkey PM Erdogan, Jordan's Abdullah, and U.K. premier Cameron.
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Demonstrations come amid riots in Algeria and Tunisia over food prices that hit a record high in December.
by The Associated Press 5 comments
In phone call with Netanyahu, the monarch urged him to remove 'obstacles' impeding resumption of negotiation with Palestinians, warns regional security at stake; Jordan FM to meet with PA leaders in Ramallah on Thursday.
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Jordan's King Abdullah urges European Union to take a greater role in ensuring the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
by The Associated Press and DPA 16 comments
Australian FM during visit to Jordan: Israeli settlement activity must cease because it undermines the effectiveness of the peace process.
by The Associated Press and Haaretz Service 26 comments
Violence erupts in Amman after Palestinian team wins a crucial match 1-0 against Jordanian Faisali team to qualify them for the domestic league.
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WikiLeaks cables reveal that Israel had information that Hezbollah was involved in attack as a response to the assassination of Hezbollah commander Imad Mughniyeh.
by Barak Ravid 11 comments
Jordan harshly condemns the way Israeli security men allegedly questioned Jordanian officials at embassy in Tel Aviv.
by DPA 17 comments
Reformed cabinet includes representatives of all the country's regions, but not its Muslim parties.
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Foreign ministry preparing to repatriate Israelis hospitalized Jordan after bus crashes into two provate cars.
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