Israel, Jordan, Palestinians to sign Red Sea-Dead Sea deal

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:21

Representatives of Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians will today sign a "historic" agreement to link the Red Sea with the shrinking Dead Sea, an Israeli minister said.

RAF chopper makes forced landing in W Bank No casualties

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 01:05

A British military helicopter made a forced landing in the West Bank on Sunday with no casualties, the Israeli military said, denying reports it landed in an Israeli minefield.

Jordan to begin trial of radical Muslim preacher

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 19:35

A Jordanian military court official says the trial of a radical Muslim preacher deported from Britain to face terrorism charges will start Tuesday.

Jordan elected to UN Security Council

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 18:17

Jordan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, filling a seat that Saudi Arabia had declined to accept after an earlier election to protest the world body`s failure to end the Syrian and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

Jordan wins Security Council seat, replaces Saudis

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:46

The UN General Assembly has elected Jordan to the Security Council to replace Saudi Arabia, which rejected the seat it won in an unprecedented act to protest the council`s failure to end the Syrian and Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

Smuggling of weapons rises sharply at Jordan borders

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:20

Smuggling of weapons across the Jordanian-Syrian borders rose by 300 percent in 2013 compared to 2012, according to the Jordan Border Guards department.

Charlie Sheen calls ex-girlfriends bluffers

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:37

Actor Charlie Sheen has reportedly accused his ex-girlfriends Jayme Langford and Jana Jordan of scamming him out of money.

Dig out NBA Players` grooming secrets

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 19:28

If NBA players are particular about their techniques in the basketball court, these athletes are equally concerned about grooming and style.

Lakers fight back to beat Pistons

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 16:02

The Los Angeles Lakers edged the Detroit Pistons 106-102 thanks to a fourth-quarter comeback in a National Basketball Association (NBA) match.

Pope to visit Jordan during Holy Land trip: State media

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 14:11

Pope Francis will visit Jordan during a trip to the Holy Land next year, the state Petra news agency reported on Saturday, citing a senior Vatican source.

Uruguay book place at 2014 World Cup finals

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:52

Uruguay sealed their spot at the 2014 World Cup finals after a goalless draw at home to Jordan in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff on Wednesday saw them advance 5-0 on aggregate.

Jordan bids for UN Security Council seat

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 11:11

Jordan Tuesday formally announced its candidacy for a two-year UN Security Council seat that was previously rejected by Saudi Arabia, the UN said here.