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Jordan's king to push different agenda 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:34 PM
Jordan's king made clear Tuesday he will press for a renewed effort to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict when he meets with President Bush this week for talks in which the U.S. priority will likely be Iraq.Jordan to urge Bush action on Israel-Palestinian conflict AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 11:08 AM
Jordan plans to urge visiting US President George W. Bush to take action on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a way of thwarting Iranian aims to destabilize the region, an official said.Jordan will reject 'unjust' Mideast settlement AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 6:48 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II has pledged his country will reject any "unjust settlement" of the Palestinian issue that could undermine Amman's own stability and development.Jordan doesn't want Palestinian influx AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 5:30 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II called for renewed efforts to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a speech Tuesday, a day before he meets President Bush, but he warned that his country would not accept a deal that causes an influx of Palestinians.HRW urges Bush to help Iraqi refugees in Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:36 AM
The US-based Human Rights Watch has urged US President George W. Bush to press Jordan to protect Iraqis seeking safe haven in the kingdom, in a report on the eve of his visit to Jordan.Israel backs in principle Jordan-trained force for Gaza AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:12 AM
Israel has agreed in principle for a Palestinian force, trained and based in Jordan, to deploy in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to restore security.Jordan Doesn't Want Palestinian Influx ABC News - Nov 28 6:17 AM
King Says Jordan Will Not Accept a Peace Deal That Causes Influx of PalestiniansAnchors away to Jordan for Bush summit Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 7:11 PM
CBS, ABC and Fox News said Monday they are sending their anchors to Amman, where President George W. Bush will meet this week with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Jordan's King Abdullah.Kingdom of Jordan 'BB' L-T, 'B' S-T FC ratings affirmed on prudent policies; Outlook stable AME Info - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it affirmed its 'BB' long-term and 'B' short-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.India and Jordan to sign five accords Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
NEW DELHI India and Jordan will consolidate and expand their relations by signing five agreements during the three-day visit of King Abdullah that begins tomorrow. This is the first state visit by King Abdullah to India.Bush heads to Jordan for Iraq talks Wednesday Hindustan Times - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
US President George W Bush heads to Jordan on Wednesday for a crucial summit aimed at finding ways to quell the surge of sectarian fighting in Iraq, even as he signaled no imminent change in Washington's policy.Jordan's king will push a different agenda from Bush during Amman talks WSTM-TV NBC 3 - 1 minute ago
AMMAN, Jordan The king of Jordan apparently doesn't think Iraq is the most pressing crisis in the Middle East.Jordan should grant Iraqis residency-rights group AlertNet - Nov 28 12:25 PM
Source: Reuters By Suleiman al-Khalidi AMMAN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A human rights watchdog urged Jordan on Tuesday to help ease the suffering of thousands of Iraqis who had fled violence in their country by granting ... Jordan's king will push a different agenda from Bush during Amman talks KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Nov 28 2:24 PM
AMMAN, Jordan The king of Jordan apparently doesn't think Iraq is the most pressing crisis in the Middle East. King Abdullah says he will urge President Bush to push for peace...Jordan's king will push a different agenda from Bush during Amman talks WIS News 10 Columbia - Nov 28 1:48 PM
The king of Jordan apparently doesn't think Iraq is the most pressing crisis in the Middle East.Jordan vows to reject 'unjust' Palestinian-Israeli peace The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 28 1:19 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday pledged his country would reject any "unjust settlement" of the Palestinian issue that could undermine Amman's own stability and development. The king was speaking at the opening of the fourth ordinary session of Parliament since June 2003 elections, and his "speech from the throne" was followed by the re-election of the speaker for the 110-seat lower house.Charlton want Palace chairman Jordan charged Tribalfootball.com - Nov 28 1:35 PM
Charlton have called on The Football Association to charge Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan. Jordan has been an outspoken critic of Palace's South London rivals, branding The Addicks' hierarchy 'gutless t**ts'.JORDAN: Rights group calls for more protection for Iraqi refugees AlertNet - Nov 28 8:41 AM
Source: IRIN A leading international human rights group on Tuesday called on Jordan to provide a Temporary Protection Regime (TPR) for the hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees living in its territory. Jordan statue needs public input, UT says Austin American-Statesman - Nov 28 4:03 AM
Iconic. Awe-inspiring. Noble. A symbol of progress at the University of Texas. Those are the qualities some UT students and staff members say they would like to see in a new sculpture of the late Barbara Jordan, the first African American woman from the South to serve in Congress.Bush May Meet With Palestinian President in Jordan KYW News Radio 1060 - Nov 28 9:55 AM
The main purpose of President Bush's trip to Jordan is to confer there with prime minister Nuri el-Maliki, who will be arriving there from neighboring Iraq.Rice to attend Mideast democratization meeting in Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 9:42 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will attend a Middle East democratization conference in Jordan this week amid a flurry of diplomatic initiatives in the troubled region, the State Department announced.Lebanese Prime Minister Asks Jordan to Intervene Israel National News - Nov 28 4:32 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora appealed to Jordan s King Abdullah II on Tuesday to raise the issue of Israeli flyovers with U.S. President George W. Bush.Jordan: Bush and Abdullah Must Address Iraqi Refugee Crisis AlertNet - Nov 28 5:10 AM
Source: Human Rights Watch (Amman, November 28, 2006) After fleeing violence and persecution in Iraq, hundreds of thousands of Iraqis living in Jordan face a daily threat of arrest, fines and deportation because the Jordanian ... Fox News Smith Reporting from Jordan MultiChannel News - Nov 28 7:50 AM
Fox News Channel s Shepard Smith will be in Jordan to host special editions of Studio B (3 p.m.-4 p.m.) and The Fox Report (7 p.m.-8 p.m.) Tuesday-Thursday.India, Jordan to sign five agreements Yahoo! India News - Nov 28 4:22 AM
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) India and Jordan will consolidate and expand their relations by signing five agreements during the three-day visit of King Abdullah II Bin El Hussein that begins Thursday. This is the first state visit by the monarch to India.India, Jordan to sign five agreements The Times of India - Nov 28 6:52 AM
India and Jordan will consolidate and expand their relations by signing five agreements during the three-day visit of King Abdullah II Bin El Hussein that begins on Thursday.Board to sort out Black-Jordan vote News 14 Carolina - Nov 28 4:28 AM
RALEIGH -- The State Board of Elections will meet Tuesday to try to determine whether House Speaker Jim Black or Republican challenger Hal Jordan won in District 100 after a ballot mix-up.Jordan s Fuheis residents suffer pollution Middle East Online - Nov 28 4:52 AM
Cement factory causes clouds of dust, chemicals emanating in Jordan s once beautifully green city of Fuheis.Jordan Takes After Topless Mermaid Grandmother ContactMusic - Nov 28 5:05 AM
British glamour girl KATIE' JORDAN' PRICE was inspired to become a model by her grandmother - who was a topless mermaid. Price's relative bared her bPETER AND JORDAN'S LP HITS THE SHOPS Sunday Mirror - Nov 28 4:48 AM
JORDAN'S long-threatened duets album with hubby Peter Andre has hit the shops - and she is the first to agree singing isn't her biggest asset.King: Jordan not to accept unjust settlement of the Palestinian issue Al Bawaba - Nov 28 5:01 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II said on Tuesday vowed his country will reject any "unjust settlement" of the Palestinian issue that could undermine the kingdom's own stability and development.Jordan E. Norton Times Leader - Nov 28 12:50 AM
Jordan Elizabeth Norton, daughter of Todd and Sherri Norton, celebrated her 10th birthday Nov. 26. Jordan is the granddaughter of Stephen and Joan Safka, Nanticoke; John and Beverly Norton, Wilkes-Barre. She is the great-granddaughter of George and Louise Gillis, Nanticoke. Jordan has two brothers, Alec, 8, and Austin, 5.Jordan: No Peace Deal That Sends Palestinians to Jordan Israel National News - Nov 28 6:15 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Jordan will support a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority but not if it causes more Palestinians to move to the Hashemite kingdom, said King Abdullah II on Tuesday.Athlete of the week: Mission Prep's Jordan Hasay The San Luis Obispo Tribune - Nov 28 12:39 AM
In Saturday s CIF-State Cross Country Championships, Jordan Hasay could have used some more competition to spur her to a better time.Iraqi refugees spill into Jordan, driving up prices The Christian Science Monitor - Nov 28 3:07 PM
Each wave of refugees sends inflation soaring, affecting the real estate market most. King Abdullah of Jordan condoles with Iranians on plane crash Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 27 10:18 PM
Iran - Jordan - Condolence King Abdullah II of Jordan Monday evening sent a message of condolence to the Iranian nation and government, particularly the families of victims, of the tragic plane crash in Tehran.CHARGE JORDAN Daily Mirror - Nov 28 12:14 AM
CHARLTON have demanded the FA char ge Cr ystal Palace owner Simon Jordan to stop him waging a one-man war against them and other clubs. At Jordan summit, Bush and Maliki search for allies The Christian Science Monitor - Nov 28 3:07 PM
The deterioratng Iraq situation is pushing both to look beyond their cabinets for solutions. Jordan hopes Bush visit will add impetus to ME peace Khaleej Times - Nov 27 7:31 PM
AMMAN - Jordan hopes US President George W. Bush s visit this week will reignite efforts to halt the deadly conflicts in the Middle East and the political crisis in Lebanon, but critics are wary of his intentions.Iraq and the Facts of Life New York Times - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
When President Bush and Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki sit down in Jordan, we hope they will use the time finally to impress on each other the brutal facts of life in their respective capitals.Anchors away to Jordan for Bush summit Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 27 2:11 PM
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - CBS, ABC and Fox News said Monday they are sending their anchors to Amman, where President George W. Bush will meet this week with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Jordan's King Abdullah.Analysis: Some question whether al-Maliki strong enough USA Today - Nov 28 6:37 PM
As Bush prepares to meet with al-Maliki Wednesday and Thursday in Jordan, analysts say there is growing evidence that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is not up to the formidable task of bringing stability to his country.King wants Bush to refocus on Palestinian-Israeli conflict CNN.com - Nov 28 3:46 PM
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) -- Jordan's king said he will press President Bush to focus more attention on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict when the two meet this week.Three civil wars loom, says Jordan's king Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 26 3:15 PM
The Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars -- in Iraq, Palestinian territories and Lebanon -- unless strong action is taken urgently by the international community, Jordan's King Abdullah warned on Sunday.Rice to attend Mideast democratization conference in Jordan People's Daily - Nov 27 5:08 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will attend Mideast democratization meeting scheduled for this week in Jordan, the State Department announced Monday.Jordan says Human Rights Watch 'totally off mark' on Iraqi refugees The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 27 1:03 PM
Jordan on Monday blasted the international advocacy group Human Rights Watch on the eve of a report the group plans to publish on Iraqis in the kingdom, which Amman calls "totally off the mark.""I am personally getting fed up with these periodic reports from Human Rights Watch, most of which don't really rely on solid information.Jordan's king warns of civil wars BBC News - Nov 26 9:40 PM
King Abdullah of Jordan says the Middle East risks three civil wars if the international community does not act.Abbas sees talks with Hamas at "dead end": official Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:40 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told Jordan that talks on a unity government with Hamas have hit a "dead end" and he will pursue other options, a senior Palestinian official said on Tuesday.Jordan Fears Three Middle East Civil Wars Washington Post - Nov 26 9:32 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah, who will host President Bush this week during emergency talks on Iraq, said yesterday that the Middle East faces the prospect of three simultaneous civil wars erupting. Jordan's king sees potential for three civil wars in Mideast Boston Globe - Nov 27 12:53 AM
WASHINGTON -- Jordan's King Abdullah II, who will host President Bush this week during emergency talks on Iraq, said yesterday that the Middle East faced the prospect of three simultaneous civil wars erupting.Greenfield: Shattered dreams in Iraq CNN.com - Nov 28 10:30 AM
President Bush will be in Jordan later this week, where he plans to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.The Jordanian Charade Washington Post - Nov 28 9:20 AM
President Bush tomorrow heads to Jordan for two days of face-to-face meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Yesterday's column was about the long-overdue decision by some news organizations to call the conflict in Iraq what it is: civil war. NBC's decision to go with "civil............... Jordan's king: 3 civil wars possible in Mideast USA Today - Nov 26 7:55 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah said Sunday the problems in the Middle East go beyond the war in Iraq and that much of the region soon could become engulfed in violence unless the central issues are addressed quickly.Jordan's King urges Islamic scholars to clarify principles of Islam People's Daily - Nov 28 4:24 PM
Jordanian King Abdullah II on Tuesday pointed out that the Islamic scholars have a great responsibility to defuse the crisis facing Iraq through unequivocally elaborating that what is happening there, killing and kidnapping, is a flagrant violation of the sacred principles of Islam, which calls for tolerance and mercy.Jordanian king, Abbas urge revival of Mideast peace process AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 6:52 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas have discussed ways of reviving Palestinian-Israeli talks on the eve of a visit by US President George W. Bush, and a day after Israel offered to renew peace negotiations, the royal court said.Jordan's king sees possibility of three separate wars in Mideast WTOL 11 Toledo - Nov 27 6:34 AM
WASHINGTON The leader of Jordan thinks problems in the Middle East stretch far beyond the war in Iraq. In fact, King Abdullah says it's possible that violence could break...Iraqis Fleeing Violence Flood Jordan NPR - Nov 26 3:58 PM
As Iraq inches closer to an all-out civil war, neighboring Jordan is playing a key role as a refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing the mounting sectarian violence. Many of those now fleeing lack financial resources, and it's unclear how much longer Jordan can continue to absorb them.Citizens to help decide future of Jordan Valley Springfield Business Journal - Nov 27 8:28 AM
The city of Springfield is seeking public input through an online survey on plans for undeveloped areas of Jordan Valley.Jordan king urges youth to build bridges with West Middle East Times - Nov 27 2:06 AM
WELCOME: Jordan's King Abdullah (R) welcomes Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan upon his arrival at the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea November 26. (REUTERS)Capital Intelligence upgrades Arab Jordan Investment Bank AME Info - Nov 27 4:35 AM
Capital Intelligence, the leading credit rating agency in the world's emerging markets specialising in the analysis of counterparty credit risk of financial institutions, has upgraded Arab Jordan Investment Bank's financial strength to BBB.Marist has too much Jordan for Broncos The Kalamazoo Gazette - Nov 27 2:34 AM
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- This Jordan plays his college ball in Poughkeepsie, not on Tobacco Road, and unlike that guy Michael, he is not destined for fame and fortune in the National Basketball Association.Jordan's king paints grim scenario MSNBC - Nov 26 1:05 PM
Jordan s King Abdullah said Sunday the Middle East soon could become engulfed in violence unless the central issues are addressed quickly. We could possibly imagine going into 2007 and having three civil wars on our hands, he said. Jordan's king: Mideast facing an apocalypse The Star-Ledger - Nov 26 9:54 PM
WASHINGTON -- The Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars -- in Iraq, the Palestinian territories and Lebanon -- unless strong action is taken urgently by the international community, Jordan's King Abdullah said yesterday.'Little expected' from talks in Jordan Gulf News - Nov 28 12:31 PM
Amman: US President George W. Bush is expected to put pressure on Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki during their talks here tomorrow to reach a deal with the Arab Sunnis and to rein in violence in Iraq.Bush to Press Iraqi Premier On Security Washington Post - Nov 28 3:49 AM
RIGA, Latvia, Nov. 28 -- President Bush signaled plans to both reassure and pressure Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki over deteriorating conditions in Iraq, as the White House prepared for an unusual summit Wednesday in Jordan aimed at arresting the slide in security. Jordan's King Warns Of Looming Middle East Unrest Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 27 2:08 AM
November 27, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- Jordan's King Abdullah has said the Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars -- in Iraq, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine.Iraqis Fleeing Violence Flood Jordan NPR - Nov 26 4:00 PM
All Things Considered , November 26, 2006 · As Iraq inches closer to an all-out civil war, neighboring Jordan is playing a key role as a refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing the mounting sectarian violence.Jordan King Warns on Mideast Civil Wars ABC News - Nov 26 10:46 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah Sees Possibility of Iraq Violence Enkindling 3 Civil Wars in MideastFatah Chairman Travels to Jordan for a Meeting With King Abdullah Israel National News - Nov 27 7:15 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Fatah Chairman Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas) has traveled to Jordan where he is scheduled to meet with King Abdullah II. Tomorrow, Tuesday, US President George W. Bush is scheduled to arrive in Amman to take part in a conference hosted by the king.Jordan's King Abdullah Says Three Civil Wars Face Middle East Bloomberg.com - Nov 26 10:43 AM
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Jordan's King Abdullah warned that the Middle East is facing a crisis, with the Palestinian territories, Lebanon and Iraq at the brink of civil wars.Jordan slams skinny models ITV.com - Nov 27 2:56 AM
Jordan has taken a swipe at "stick-thin models" at the launch of her new range of underwear for larger bra sizes. She delighted fans by sporting a silky black number from the range, which has been launched under her real name, Katie Price.Jordan and Peter's album hits the shops ITV.com - Nov 27 2:55 AM
Jordan and Peter Andre have released an album of duets called A Whole New World. The married couple met in 2004 while appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!Jordan Kerner on the Smurfs Movie Coming Soon - Nov 26 11:51 PM
Charlotte's Web producer Jordan Kerner talked to Moviehole about the upcoming big screen adaptation of The Smurfs .Bush blames Al Qaeda for violence in Iraq International Herald Tribune - Nov 28 6:45 AM
The U.S. president has blamed Al Qaeda for the rising tide of sectarian violence there and said he would press the Iraqi prime minister to lay out a strategy for stopping the killings when the two meet in Jordan this week.Jordan Leads Marist Past Western Michigan CSTV's College Sports - Nov 27 2:20 AM
Red Foxes take third place at Old Spice Classic. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) --Jared Jordan scored 30 points and Will Whittington added 16, leading Marist to an 89-78 victory over Western Michigan on Sunday in the third-place game of the Old Spice Classic at Disney World.Jordan turns its sights on Muslim Brotherhood Financial Times - Nov 26 6:56 PM
Jordan has opened a new domestic battlefront with the main Islamic organisation in the country, to add to the many woes that besiege the kingdom, including turmoil in Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's nuclear ambitions.Palestinian Leader Welcomes Israeli Peace Initiative Voice of America - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's peace initiative. Mr. Abbas told reporters in Amman, Jordan Tuesday that Mr. Olmert's plan is a "positive" step.Jordan's King Abdullah warns of 3 potential civil wars Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 26 3:58 PM
_ Jordan's King Abdullah warned Sunday of potential civil wars in Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories next year, calling for "a strong step forward as part of the international community" to avoid the nightmarish scenario.3 wars loom in Mideast, says Jordan king The Times of India - Nov 28 8:38 AM
The Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars - in Iraq, Palestinian territories and Lebanon -unless strong action is taken.King of Jordan warns of 'three civil wars' Financial Times - Nov 26 6:48 PM
The Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars - in Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories - King Abdullah of Jordan warned Sunday ahead of crisis talks with US President George W. Bush and the Iraqi prime minister.His Majesty King Abdulla II opens 2nd Young Arab Leaders Forum in Jordan AME Info - Nov 26 9:05 PM
His Majesty King Abdulla II of Jordan opened the 2nd Young Arab Leaders (YAL) forum, in the presence of Turkish Prime Minster, His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdošan, and more than 400 YAL members from 15 Arab countries.King of Jordan warns of 'three civil wars' Financial Times - Nov 26 6:11 PM
The Middle East is on the verge of three civil wars - in Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian territories - King Abdullah of Jordan warned yesterday ahead of crisis talks with US President George W. Bush and the Iraqi prime minister.Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau - Nov 28 2:17 PM
AMMAN, Jordan - Retired doctors in the dapper black hats of old Baghdad slap down dominoes in smoky cafes. Construction cranes operated by Iraqi workers dot the skyline.Middle East facing three civil wars, Jordan's King says ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 26 3:06 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah is warning that the Middle East could soon be engulfed in violence, saying three separate civil wars may be about to erupt in the region, including in Iraq.Umniah call block AME Info - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Jordan telco Umniah has introduced a service that blocks calls from specified phone numbers. Blocked numbers are pre-set by subscribers and can be changed at any time, the company said in a statement. The service is available to both prepaid and postpaid subscribers.Bahrain feels chill from Financial Times - Nov 28 6:26 PM
Bahrain is unlikely to feature on the agenda when US President George W. Bush meets Nouri al-Maliki, the Iraqi prime minister, in Jordan tomorrow in search of a magic formula to turn the tide of violence in Iraq.Looking ahead USA Today - Nov 28 12:40 PM
Ah, Wednesday: President Bush meets Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Jordan to discuss how to speed up handing over security duties. Economic numbers galore: preliminary third-quarter GDP; October new-home sales; weekly mortgage applications and crude-oil inventories. In Houston, the... Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau - Nov 28 1:17 PM
AMMAN, Jordan -Retired doctors in the dapper black hats of old Baghdad slap down dominoes in smoky cafes. Construction cranes operated by Iraqi workers dot the skyline.Jordan King Warns Of Mideast Civil Wars KGO-TV Bay Area - Nov 26 5:24 PM
As President Bush prepares to meet what even conservative critics say is a shaky Iraq government, Jordan's king sees wider problems -- looming civil wars in the region.Cooperate for better future: Noor Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
DUBAI Queen Noor of Jordan, who addressed the Leaders in Dubai Business Forum 2006 in the city yesterday, underscored the need for people in the Middle East to cooperate with each other for a better future.Arab regimes lack will for reform: analysts Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
AMMAN - Arab and G8 foreign ministers gather on Thursday in Jordan to promote a US-sponsored reform initiative amid concern from analysts that Arab regimes still lack the will for change.Under pressure Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Jordan s King Abdullah, who will join Bush and Maliki on Wednesday, said this week that something dramatic must come from the Amman meeting.Hawkamah's first MENA conference issues Dubai Declaration on corporate governance AME Info - 24 minutes ago
Policy makers, regulators, representatives from regional and international organisations, and business leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa (representing countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine National Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the UAE) gathered at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to issue the Dubai Back to the drawing board for UT's Barbara Jordan statue Austin American-Statesman - Nov 27 7:56 PM
After rejecting an initial design, committee begins new search for a sculptor, this time with more public input.Jordan's King Urges Action on Mideast Peace Voice of America - Nov 26 12:01 PM
U.S. President George Bush is preparing for talks this week in Jordan with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House that both men will face pressure to curb violence in the region from their host, Jordan's King Abdullah.A Bitter Pill WNYC New York Public Radio - 32 minutes ago
A new report says nine hospitals throughout New York State must close, including six in New York City. The recommendations are part of an effort to fix the state s health care system, but why is the Government ordering private hospitals to shut down? We ll look at how economics, politics and public health are colliding to make this happen. Plus: The President goes to Jordan, The Pope goes to Jordan's King hopes U.S.-Iraq summit to curb violence in Iraq People's Daily - Nov 26 4:23 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah has expressed hope that the forthcoming talks between U.S. President George W. Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki should do something to curb Iraq's sectarian conflicts, ABC reported Sunday.Bush prepares questions for Iraqi prime minister Baltimore Sun - Nov 28 12:41 PM
President deflects questions about Iraq civil war ahead of summit in Jordan With violence raging in Iraq and pressure mounting at home for a solution, President Bush said today that he expects to hear some answers from the Iraqi prime minister when the two leaders meet later this week to discuss how to stem the bloodshed. Former Band Director "Out Of A Job" KLTV Texas - Nov 28 4:49 PM
A former East Texas band director is out of a job today. 28 year old Jeremy Jordan handed in his resignation at a Malakoff school board meeting last night. He was arrested November 15th and charged with having an improper relationship with a 17 year old student.Nevada ranch operator arrested in 2004 death of former Utahn The Salt Lake Tribune - Nov 28 12:09 PM
Posted: 12:54 PM- A Nevada woman has been arrested in the slaying of her ranch hand, whose body was found floating in the Jordan River in Utah almost three years ago.