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Templeton Prize: ‘Deep, enduring significance of religion’

By JT - Nov 15, 2018

AMMAN — As a pioneer in both financial investment and philanthropy, the late Sir John Templeton spent a lifetime encouraging open-mindedness ...

Iraqi president due in Amman today

By JT - Nov 15, 2018

AMMAN — Iraqi President Barham Saleh is scheduled on Thursday to start a working visit to the Kingdom, during which he will hold talks with ...

Defendants in Dead Sea floods case plead not guilty

By Rana Husseini - Nov 15, 2018

AMMAN — Hearings started on Wednesday in the case of the Dead Sea tragedy, with the eight defendants entering a not-guilty plea, while their ...

Region

Iraq to exchange food for Iranian gas, seeks US approval

By Reuters - Nov 14, 2018

BAGHDAD — Iraq has agreed with Iran to exchange Iraqi food items for Iranian gas and energy supplies, two Iraqi government officials said on ...

Iran executes gold market ‘Sultan of Coins’ and accomplice

By AFP - Nov 14, 2018

Black Tunisians push for equality, in face of racism

By AFP - Nov 14, 2018

Lebanese Christian civil war foes shake hands, make up after 40 years

By Reuters - Nov 14, 2018

EU arms fuelling Yemen conflict, tougher checks needed — parliament

By Reuters - Nov 14, 2018

World

UK's May defends Brexit deal before critical allies, Cabinet

By AFP - Nov 14, 2018

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May defended her anguished draft divorce deal with the European Union on Wednesday before rowdy lawm ...

UN urges Dhaka against Rohingya return as plan sows ‘terror’ in camps

By AFP - Nov 13, 2018

EU defence efforts must not hurt transatlantic bond — NATO chief

By AFP - Nov 12, 2018

Ukraine rebels elect leaders in defiance of West

By AFP - Nov 11, 2018

Melbourne police see Daesh ‘inspiration’ behind stabbings

By Reuters - Nov 10, 2018

Business

‘Substantial progress’ made on massive China trade deal that excludes US

By AFP - Nov 14, 2018

SINGAPORE — Substantial progress has been made on hammering out a China-backed trade deal, Singapore's leader said on Wednesday, driving ahe ...

Fears of peak iPhone rattle Asian Apple suppliers
RJ to stop Royal Wings operations, offers solutions to employees

Features

Doctors should screen kids’ daily physical activity as ‘vital sign’ for health

By Reuters - Nov 14, 2018

More than half of the US children may not be getting the recommended amount of physical activity and doctors can help by making exercise one ...

Painful brands
After conquering the world, smartphone faces uncertain future

Sports

Short-handed Warriors handle Hawks

By Reuters - Nov 14, 2018

Jonas Jerebko recorded a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double in place of suspended Draymond Green, helping the Golden State Warriors pull awa ...

Verstappen a future champion but still with lessons to learn
Jordan taekwondo stars hit form in Chinese Taipei

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