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Iraq allows Jordanian trucks to pass through its territory in transit to Turkey, Europe
Jordanian cargo trucks heading to Turkey and Europe may start using the Erbil-Zakho route in Iraq next month as an alternative transit path instead of passing through violence-hit Syria, according to a government official.
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Region
Egypt Islamists continue gains in 2nd round vote
Islamist parties have consolidated earlier gains in Egypt’s multistage parliamentary elections, winning nearly 70 per cent of the seats determined so far, according to results announced Saturday.
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World
Fear grips Nigeria after Christmas attacks kill 40
Fear gripped Nigeria on Monday after a wave of Christmas bombings blamed on radical Islamists killed at least 40, including worshippers who were left begging for mercy and burning to death as they exited a church.
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Business
Korean cars dominate local market
Korean-made cars are still taking the largest share of Jordan’s imported autos, beating Japan, Germany and the US, official figures showed Monday.
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Sports
12th Pan-Arab Games wraps up
The 12th Pan-Arab Games — the Arab world’s biggest sporting event — ended in Doha, Qatar, on Friday, bringing to a close nearly two weeks of competition in 31 events among 4,000 athletes from 21 Arab countries with only Syria missing the December 9-23 Games.
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Features
Journey of faith brings Swiss pilgrims to Jordan
A group of Swiss pilgrims, who embarked on a pilgrimage to the holy lands six months ago, have used their three-week stay in Jordan to reflect on their journey so far.
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Letters
A matter of perception
Sometimes we tend to be critical of issues before closely examining them with reason and understanding. Misconceptions relating to our driving habits are a prime example. Let me clarify.
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