Jordanian police say 2nd citizen dies of police beating in the past week
2nd Jordanian this week dies from police beating Jordan warns Israel against provocation in JerusalemAMMAN - Jordan Sunday warned Israeli police and religious radicals that further provocation in the compound that houses the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem would fuel violence in the region and jeopardise peace efforts. In exile, Iraqis step out for a life impossible amid the uncertainty back homeDAMASCUS, Syria — After fleeing their bloodied homeland, where violence and increasing conservatism confine their compatriots’ lives, some Iraqis in exile are taking the opportunity to enjoy living outside the box. Ancient burial chambers in Jordan Valley threatened by quarryingAMMAN - An international report has indicated that ancient burial chambers in the Jordan Valley are being threatened by modern development and may be demolished. Jordan contacts US over Jordanian citizen suspected in Dallas bomb plotAMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s government spokesman says Amman has asked the United States for information of a Texas terror plot involving a Jordanian citizen. US still insists on freeze of Israeli settlements: AbbasAMMAN - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday the US administration of President Barack Obama was still adamant in its demand that Israel completely halts the building of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories as a pre-condition for the resumption of peace talks with Israel. Jordan Islamic scholars ban hymen examinationsAMMAN - A top-level panel of Islamic scholars in Jordan has issued a judgement that bans the examination of a bride-to-be’s virginity even if it is requested by her fiance, local newspapers reported Monday. Jordan to lodge protest with Israel over border firesAMMAN - Jordan would lodge a protest with Israel over fires that started in Israel last month and spread across the border, damaging a number of citrus farms in the Jordan Valley, the official Petra news agency reported Saturday. Obama ‘fully biased’ towards Israel: Jordanian IslamistsAMMAN - Jordan’s influential Muslim Brotherhood movement Thursday accused the administration of the US President Barack Obama of showing “complete bias” towards Israel, and warned Arab countries against bowing to Washington pressure to normalise ties with the Jewish state. US defense chief vows broad, harsh punishments if Iran refuses nuclear talksAMMAN, Jordan — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States will seek much tougher United Nations sanctions on Iran if that nation spurns the offer of talks on its disputed nuclear program. Jordan convicts al-Qaida militant in slaying of US diplomat, sentences him to deathAMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s military court has convicted an al-Qaida militant in the 2002 slaying of a U.S. diplomat in Amman and sentenced him to death in a retrial. Queen Noor calls on Russian, US presidents to take step forward on nuclear arms cutsAMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s Queen Noor, a founder of an international initiative to eliminate nuclear weapons, called on the presidents of the United States and Russia to advance the cause at their Monday summit by agreeing to significant cuts in their arsenals. Jordan, Canada sign free trade agreement boosting market accessAMMAN, Jordan — Canada has signed a free trade agreement with Jordan, its first with an Arab country. ‘Salam’ diplomacy: Obama’s words and references win favor with MuslimsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The tone of respect was set from the opening lines of President Barack Obama’s address to the Muslim world. Russian firm offers to build nuclear reactor in JordanAMMAN - The Jordanian government has received an offer from Russia’s Rosatom Corporation for building a research nuclear reactor in the country, Chairman of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) Khalid Touqan said Saturday. Jordan’s king urges Israeli leader to immediately accept idea of Palestinian stateAMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s king pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to immediately commit to the establishment of a Palestinian state, as he pursues a sweeping resolution of the Muslim world’s conflicts with Israel. Jordan, Shell to sign oil shale extraction deal on SundayAMMAN, Jordan — The official Petra news agency says Jordan and Royal Dutch Shell PLC will sign a deal Sunday to explore for oil in the country’s extensive oil shale deposits. Pope calls visit to mosque a highlight of his trip to Jordan as he prepares to go to IsraelAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians and Muslims on Monday to work toward religious tolerance and said his visit to a Jordan’s largest mosque was one of the highlights so far of his first Middle East pilgrimage. Pope urges Mideast Christians to persevere in their faith despite hardships of poverty, warAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI praised Sunday the courage of Middle East Christians who cling to their faith despite war and adversity, addressing a crowd of 20,000 who filled a sports stadium where he celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage. Pope urges Middle East Christians to persevere in their faith during Mass in JordanAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI urged Middle East Christians Sunday to persevere in their faith despite hardships threatening their ancient communities, addressing a crowd of 20,000 people who filled a sports stadium where he celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage. Pope celebrates first open-air Mass of Middle East trip, drawing Catholics from across regionAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Middle East trip Sunday, drawing Catholics from Iraq and other Christian communities across the region. Pope celebrates open air mass in Jordan sports stadium, thousands of Mideast Catholics attendAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating an open air mass in a sports stadium in the Jordanian capital. Adviser to Jordan’s king thanks pope but complains that West has distorted views of IslamAMMAN, Jordan — The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday for expressing regret after a speech that many Muslims deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad but complained the West continues to have a distorted view of Islam. Religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanks pope for conveying regret after controversial speechAMMAN, Jordan — The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday for expressing regret after a speech three years ago that many Muslims deemed insulting to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanks pope for ‘regret’ after speech about Islam’s prophetAMMAN, Jordan — The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday for his expression of “regret” after a 2006 speech that many Muslims deemed insulting to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Pope says Middle East visit a reminder of ‘inseparable bond’ between church and Jewish peopleAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday that his visit to the Middle East was a reminder of the “inseparable bond” between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people, a relationship that has been strained at times under his leadership. Pope arrives at Mount Nebo in Jordan where the Bible says Moses saw the Promised LandAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI has arrived at Mount Nebo, where the Bible says Moses saw the Promised Land. Main scheduled events on pope’s Holy Land tourA look at the main events scheduled for Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to the Holy Land: Pope expresses respect for Islam as he begins first Middle East visitAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI began his first trip to the Middle East on Friday, expressing his “deep respect” for Islam and hopes that the Catholic Church would be a force for peace in the region as he treaded carefully following past missteps with Muslims and Jews. Pope hopes church can play role in the Middle East peace process as he begins visit to regionAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI said Friday he hopes the Catholic church can play a role in the Middle East peace process as he began his first trip to the region with a stop in Jordan, where he hopes to improve frayed ties with Muslims. |
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