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Jordan ready to train Iraqi troops on its territory

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 16:28

Jordan is ready to host a US training programme for Iraqi troops to help counter a resurgence of al Qaeda-linked militants in its neighbour, a minister said in remarks published on Sunday.

Pope to visit Jordan May 24

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 22:03

Pope Francis I will pay an official visit to Jordan May 24 at the invitation of Jordan`s King Abdullah II.

Jordanian child hangs himself after school bullying

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 16:13

An eight-year-old Jordanian boy hanged himself in his home in the northwestern city of Zarqa after bullies at his school taunted him about his deformed hand, police said.

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.

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.

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.

Will press ahead with reforms: Jordan King

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 14:26

Jordan`s King Abdullah II says he will press ahead with a wide-ranging package of reforms.

Will press ahead with reforms: Jordan King

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 14:26

Jordan`s King Abdullah II says he will press ahead with a wide-ranging package of reforms.

Once locked in room for boxing, Mandeep finds key to success

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 16:22

The first time Mandeep Jangra tried his hand in boxing, that too by chance rather than choice, he ended up being thrashed by none other than his own father.

Jordan MPs approve extradition deal with Britain

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 20:35

Jordan`s Parliament has approved an agreement with Britain on the extradition of suspects wanted by Amman, including radical cleric Abu Qatada.

Jordanian dies after setting himself ablaze

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 19:20

A young Jordanian man died in hospital after setting himself on fire outside the Ministry of Social Development last week.

Jordan: 304 national news websites blocked

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 22:11

Jordan says it has blocked unlicensed news websites in a step toward regulating online media widely criticised by the government and readers for sensational reporting.