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UN insists two-state solution remains ‘only way’
Feb 16, 2017
UNITED NATIONS — The two-state solution remains "the only way" to meet the aspirations of the Palestinians and Israelis, the UN envoy for the Middle East peace process told the Security Council on Thursday.The council met to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a day after President Donald Trump stepped back from the US commitment to a two-stat ...
Plan ‘on the anvil’ to transfer private school teachers’ salaries to banks
Feb 16, 2017
AMMAN — A new plan under study to transfer salaries of private school teachers to ban ...
Media urged to seek expert opinion from women in all fields
Feb 16, 2017
AMMAN — A women’s rights advocacy group called on Thursday for more media attention t ...
Amendments to Public Health Law a step in right direction — experts
Feb 16, 2017
AMMAN — The proposed amendments to the Public Health Law are “a step in the right direction” and are in line with international efforts in t ...
Education Ministry signs deals on digital learning, providing books, clothing to students
Feb 16, 2017
AMMAN — An initiative to provide schools with tablet devices for interactive books was signed on Thursday in a bid to enrich students’ educa ...
Females, children with disabilities face obstacles to education, conference participants say
Feb 16, 2017
AMMAN — Quality education for all children, regardless of gender, financial situation or disability, should be the primary aim of Middle Eas ...
Social media platforms for Arab summit launched
Feb 16, 2017
AMMAN — The media committee of the 28th Ordinary Session of the Arab League Council, launched on Thursday its social media platforms on Face ...
King congratulates ex-servicemen on Veterans Day
Feb 15, 2017
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated retired servicemen on the occasion of the Veterans Day. "Warmest greetings ...
Activists hope tree-planting initiative will make environmental awareness take root
Feb 15, 2017
AMMAN — Irbid residents planted hundreds of saplings on Tuesday, in an initiative launched by the Bannoura Organisation for Development to i ...
‘Regional conflicts could affect Jordan’s sustainable development’
Feb 15, 2017
AMMAN — Jordan’s sustainable development goals could be threatened by the consequences of regional conflicts, a meeting of the Higher Nation ...
Attracting investments turns refugee crisis into opportunity — economists
Feb 15, 2017
AMMAN — The social and economic repercussions of hosting refugees in Jordan requires all stakeholders to enhance cooperation in addressing c ...
Weather conditions trigger ‘temporary’ rise in vegetable prices
Feb 15, 2017
AMMAN — Prices of vegetables increased by 20-70 per cent due to rain and cold weather in the usually-warm Jordan Valley, Jordan Exporters an ...
King holds summit meeting with Lebanese president
Feb 14, 2017
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received the Lebanese President Michel Aoun, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom, a Royal ...
Palestinian state of highest national interest for Jordan — gov’t
Feb 16, 2017
Several arrested for suspected corruption in public office
Feb 16, 2017
Dead Sea hosts workshop on natural disaster response
Feb 16, 2017
Transport minister checks on CARC readiness for int’l aviation inspection
Feb 16, 2017
Suspect arrested in shooting death of bystander to Amman brawl
Feb 16, 2017
Jordan’s first Islamic ‘sukuk’ bond awarded by industry leader
Feb 16, 2017
Two suspects arrested for ‘faking traffic accidents’
Feb 16, 2017
‘People over 25 years old can run for local elections’
Feb 16, 2017
12,700 students apply to study at public universities
Feb 16, 2017
Zu’bi invited to attend Arab Interior Ministers’ Council summit
Feb 16, 2017
No cuts to allocations for public universities — Tweisi
Feb 16, 2017
Police chief receives members of House committee on women
Feb 16, 2017
‘Ranger shot dead by man in possession of crocodile’
Feb 16, 2017
36 Canadian tourists evacuated from stranded bus
Feb 16, 2017
‘13-year-old dead in fire caused by heater’
Feb 16, 2017
UNICEF meeting addresses challenges facing vulnerable children
Feb 15, 2017
Labour director, officials arrested for alleged graft
Feb 15, 2017
Police handle 3,800 e-crimes last year
Feb 15, 2017
Jordan renews support for inclusive Iraq national concord
Feb 15, 2017
Education directors authorised to suspend classes on Thursday as rain, snow forecast to continue
Feb 15, 2017
Journalist bailed, awaiting trial for ‘slander’ of top Brotherhood official
Feb 15, 2017
Women’s shelter for targets of ‘honour crimes’ to open ‘soon’, ministry says
Feb 15, 2017

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