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Libya plans to recruit Jordanians to help in rebuilding

Jordan on Tuesday offered to put all its capabilities and expertise at the disposal of the new Libya as the Arab country goes through a rebuilding stage.
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After Doha, challenges to Hamas-Fateh unity remain

The deal signed in Doha by rival Palestinian movements Fateh and Hamas has moved the two sides closer to reconciliation but challenges remain, officials and experts warn.
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World
- Europe sends in icebreakers to battle big chill
Floods add to Europe’s cold to claim more lives

The toll from Europe's winter weather edged past 360 Monday when snow- and rain-swollen rivers burst a Bulgarian dam and killed at least eight, while more homeless people perished on frigid city streets.
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Business
- Private sector should generate growth — World Bank official
- Insurance changes may infuriate Jordanians
Private sector should generate growth — World Bank official

Spurring economic growth is the private sector’s responsibility, and not the government’s, a World Bank official stressed on Tuesday.
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Sports
Qaradeh wins Malaysia Open gold medal, sets new world record

Jordanian world champion Omar Qaradeh on Sunday won the gold medal and set a new world record at the Malaysia Open Powerlifting Championships in Kuala Lumpur, according to a statement from G4S Secure Solutions Int. (Jordan).
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- Elegant executive
- Emotional concert by Nicole Taylor
Elegant executive

A larger, more spacious, more refined and more efficient generation of Mercedes’ ever-present executive segment offering, the current W212 generation E-Class is arguably the best yet and is a considerable improvement on its predecessor.
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Letters
Welcome campaign

The Central Traffic Department campaign encouraging the use of seatbelts and child seats is to be welcomed.
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Opinion
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Teachers strike continues for second day

As a nationwide strike by public school teachers entered its second day on Tuesday, activists warned that the government’s “silence” and “negativity” in dealing with the teachers’ demands will only “make things worse for all involved parties”.

King supports judicial development strategy

His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday underlined his commitment to the independence and integrity of the judiciary, which, he said, should be protected against political or social influences.
Khasawneh’s approval rate up after 100 days in office

The majority of Jordanians believe Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh has so far been able to shoulder his responsibilities, according to an opinion poll revealed on Tuesday.
Libya plans to recruit Jordanians to help in rebuilding

Jordan on Tuesday offered to put all its capabilities and expertise at the disposal of the new Libya as the Arab country goes through a rebuilding stage.
Observers warn of looming crisis if strikes trend continues

As classrooms across the country remain empty and shopkeepers shutter their storefronts, observers remain divided whether the rise in work stoppages represents a step forward in the Kingdom’s political development or a sign of an impending crisis.