King, Abbas discuss efforts to solve Jerusalem crisis
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday discussed, during a phone call, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas the crisis in Al Aqs ...
Condemnation continues of Israel’s ‘absurd’, ‘shameful’ handling of embassy killings
Jul 27, 2017
Prominent academic, feminist advocate Rula Quawas mourned
Jul 27, 2017
Booby-traps plague north Iraq as Daesh targets returning civilians
Jul 27, 2017

Local

Jordan considers embassy killings a crime — Royal Court chief

By JT - Jul 27, 2017

AMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, accompanied by King’s Adviser for Tribal Affairs Sharif ...

Jordan to take Israel embassy case to court

By JT - Jul 27, 2017

AMMAN — The government on Wednesday tasked Justice Minister Awad Abu Jarad to follow up on the Israeli embassy case as part of a motion to “ ...

Kingdom resumes exportation to UAE as ban ended

By Hana Namrouqa - Jul 27, 2017

AMMAN — Jordan on Wednesday resumed exporting all types of fruits and vegetables to the United Arab Emirates after the latter ended a 70-day ...

Region

Nations urge action to ensure access for Syrian aid

By Reuters - Jul 27, 2017

GENEVA — The United States, Saudi Arabia, Britain, France and other nations are demanding the UN Security Council takes action to ensure aid ...

80% of Yemen children in need of immediate aid — UN

By AFP - Jul 26, 2017

Libya invites Italy into its waters to fight human trafficking

By Reuters - Jul 26, 2017

Egypt squatters lose homes as state seizes land

By AFP - Jul 26, 2017

Lebanon's Hizbollah faces tough terrain in border battle

By Reuters - Jul 26, 2017

World

US says progress with China on North Korea UN sanctions, true test is Russia

By Reuters - Jul 26, 2017

UNITED NATIONS — The United States is making progress in talks with North Korean ally China on imposing new United Nations sanctions on Pyon ...

Chinese jets intercept US surveillance plane — US officials

By Reuters - Jul 25, 2017

Blast kills at least 25, injures dozens in Lahore

By AFP - Jul 24, 2017

Last chance to see North Korea for US tourists

By AFP - Jul 23, 2017

Philippine Congress agrees to extend Mindanao martial law to end of year

By Reuters - Jul 22, 2017

Business

Scandal fears overshadow strong first half for Daimler

By AFP - Jul 26, 2017

FRANKFURT AM MAIN — The world's biggest luxury carmaker Daimler reported strong financial results for the first half on Wednesday, but the p ...

No more low cost: East Europe goes up in the world
Uber rival Grab to raise $2.5 billion in new financing

Features

Hitting cardiovascular health targets can help elderly live longer

By Reuters - Jul 26, 2017

Meeting some or all of the American Heart Association’s seven ideal cardiovascular health goals is associated with longer life and fewer hea ...

Paper boats
Hijab goes mainstream as advertisers target Muslim money

Sports

Drivers on mission to break Al Hussein Rumman Hill Climb record

By Roufan Nahhas - Jul 26, 2017

AMMAN — Al Hussein Rumman Hill Climb kicks off on Friday with the participation of 19 drivers from Oman, the UAE, Palestine and Jordan. The ...

Mueller double helps Bayern see off Chelsea in Singapore
Campbell felt ‘betrayed’ after Rio flop

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