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AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 11:08 AM
Jordan said it remains ready to host a meeting between Palestinian factions to help them resolve their differences and to get the Middle East peace process up and running again.Iraq fugitive minister arrives in Jordan AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 9:51 AM
A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan on a U.S. plane, Jordan's prime minister said Tuesday.Iraqi fugitive Cabinet minister is in Jordan, prime minister says Chicago Tribune - Dec 26 11:08 AM
A former Iraqi Cabinet minister from the Chicago area who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan on a U.S. plane, Jordan's prime minister said Tuesday. Iraq Fugitive Minister Arrives in Jordan ABC News - Dec 26 7:52 AM
Iraqi Fugitive Cabinet Minister Arrives in Jordan on U.S. Plane, Jordan's Prime Minister SaysCarrefour launches its first branch in Jordan AME Info - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Carrefour announced opening the doors of its first branch in Amman, Jordan.Carrefour opens in Jordan AME Info - 36 minutes ago
French supermarket chain Carrefour has opened its first store in Amman. Carrefour Amman is a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim Group and Carrefour France. The 110,000 sqft store is located in City Mall; the largest shopping centre in Jordan.Report: Michael Jordan chats up women UPI - Dec 26 6:14 PM
NEW YORK, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- Michael Jordan was seen trying to sweet talk some women at a popular Manhattan restaurant last week, the New York Post's Page Six says.Iraq fugitive minister arrives in Jordan Boston Globe - Dec 26 7:52 AM
A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan on a U.S. plane, Jordan's prime minister said Tuesday. Ayham al-Samaraie, a former minister of electricity with dual U.S. and Iraqi citizenship, was serving time for corruption when he escaped mid-December.Jordan's show tops documentary list PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 26 8:37 AM
A show about Jordan has topped a list of the most-watched documentaries of 2006.Jordan confirms inviting Abbas and Haniya for talks Gulf News - Dec 26 1:54 PM
Amman: Jordan's prime minister has invited the Palestinian president and prime minister for talks designed to halt the political violence that has seen people being shot dead in the streets of Gaza, the official Petra news agency has said.'Fugitive Iraqi minister is in Jordan' Gulf News - Dec 26 1:51 PM
Amman: A former Iraqi Cabinet minister who escaped from a Baghdad prison this month has arrived in Jordan, Jordan's prime minister said yesterday.Palestinian PM confirms he plans to visit Jordan Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 26 5:30 AM
GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh confirmed on Tuesday he had been invited to Jordan but said no date had been set for possible talks in the kingdom with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on ending in-fighting.Jordan family plants magnolia to honor father The Fayette Citizen - Dec 26 12:58 PM
Ryan Jordan and his sister, Katherine Jordan, along with Mom, Richelle Jarrett Jordan, purchased what may seem like an odd Christmas tree to honor their late father and husband, Scott Jordan. Palestinian PM confirms he plans to visit Jordan AlertNet - Dec 26 5:36 AM
Source: Reuters By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh confirmed on Tuesday he had been invited to Jordan but said no date had been set for possible talks in the ... Former Iraqi Minister Who Escaped Prison Arrives In Jordan Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 26 8:40 AM
December 26, 2006 -- Jordanian Prime Minister Maruf al-Bakhit says a former Iraqi cabinet minister who escaped from detention in Baghdad earlier this month has arrived in Jordan.Jordan to host Palestinian talks BBC News - Dec 25 1:59 PM
Palestinian PM Ismail Haniya has accepted an invitation to meet President Mahmoud Abbas in Jordan.An Interview With Marsha Jordan of The Hugs and Hope Club for Sick Kids Blogcritics.org - Dec 26 10:51 AM
Marsha Jordan gives sick kids a reason to smile. She believes that children shouldn t suffer, but sadly many children do suffer. Who is Marsha Jordon you ask? Marsha Jordon is the founder of Hugs and Hope Club for Sick Kids. Hugs and Hope is a ministry devoted to brightening the lives of children who are battling a critical illness. Having a child with a chronic or terminal illness is ...Iraqi fugitive Cabinet minister is in Jordan, prime minister says WQAD Moline - Dec 26 10:38 AM
AMMAN, Jordan A former Iraqi Cabinet minister from the Chicago area who escaped from a Baghdad prison earlier this month has arrived in Jordan on a U-S plane.Jordan: Former Iraqi Minister Arrives India Daily - Dec 26 8:36 AM
Former Iraqi Electricity Minister Ayham al-Samaraie, who escaped from an Iraqi prison Dec. 17, arrived in Amman, Jordan, "as an American and on an American plane," Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf al-Bakhit said Dec. 26. Al-Samaraie, who has both U.S. and Iraqi citizenship, was being held on corruption charges.U.S., European officials visit Fatah base in Jordan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 25 4:40 AM
U.S. and European officials have visited a base in Jordan where Fatah is training troops to reinforce Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in any showdown with Hamas, sources familiar with the visits said on Monday.Jordan proposes to host Palestinian talks ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 26 12:30 AM
Jordan has offered to host a meeting between the leaders of the two main Palestinian groups, Hamas and Fatah.Peretz Updates Jordan, Egypt Israel National News - Dec 26 10:18 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Defense Minister Amir Peretz has updated Jordan and Egypt on the government's program to ease travel restrictions for Arabs in Judea and Samaria, including the removal of 59 roadblocks that were set up to deter terrorists.Jordan Tops 2006 Documentary Ratings FOX 5 Atlanta - Dec 26 1:43 AM
A show about Jordan has topped a list of the most-watched documentaries of 2006. The Model Mum followed the glamour model at the time of the birth of her son Harvey.Jordan has openly expressed support for Abbas and a renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks [EPA] Aljazeera - Dec 25 10:22 PM
Jordan will host talks between Mahmoud Abbas and Ismail Haniya after a surge in factional violence between Fatah and Hamas.Jordan invites Palestinian President for talks NDTV - Dec 25 7:41 PM
Jordan's PM has invited the Palestinian President and Prime Minister for talks meant to halt the political violence that has led to violence in Gaza, the official Petra news agency said.Jordan to host Palestinian talks TVNZ - Dec 25 6:34 PM
Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence.Wizards score 45 in 1st, top Grizzlies AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan wonders how long his team can keep up this torrid pace. Washington had no problem Tuesday night, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 116-101. Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points, all in the first three quarters.Western officials visit Fatah base in Jordan Gulf Times - Dec 26 12:28 AM
JERUSALEM: US and European officials have visited a base in Jordan where Fatah is training troops to reinforce Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in any showdown with Hamas, sources familiar with the visits said yesterday.Proposed Jordan Valley Community for Expulsion Victims Israel National News - Dec 26 3:03 AM
(IsraelNN.com) A proposed new community in the Jordan Valley for families expelled from Gush Katif last year has been approved by the Defense Ministry.Hamas PM to Saudi, Kuwait and Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 4:06 AM
Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniya of Hamas will leave for Saudi Arabia this week to continue a tour of Arab states that he interrupted a week and a half ago to deal with an internal crisis.Jordan to host Abbas, Haniyeh to try to mend ties Khaleej Times - Dec 25 7:24 PM
GAZA - Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence, a Hamas official said on Monday.Palestine PM invited to Jordan News Interactive - Dec 25 1:50 PM
PALESTINIAN Prime Minister Ismail Haniya has been invited to Jordan for the first time, the Hamas-led Palestinian Government has said.Palestine PM invited to Jordan The Australian - Dec 25 1:40 PM
"During a telephone conversation, Jordanian Prime Minister Maaruf Bakhit invited the Palestinian Prime Minister to visit Jordan, and he accepted,'' government spokesman Ghazi Hamad said.Jordan Invites Hamas PM, Abbas For Talks-Palestinian Aide Nasdaq - Dec 25 9:37 AM
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP)--Jordan has invited Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas for talks in Amman, the Jordanian capital, a Palestinian official said Monday.Jordan to host Abbas, Haniyeh to try to mend ties AlertNet - Dec 25 10:21 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds Abbas ends talks in Jordan, paragraph 4) By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud ... Haniyeh to visit Jordan to discuss Hamas-Fatah rift AlertNet - Dec 25 10:06 AM
Source: Reuters GAZA, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence, a Hamas official ... Jordan invites Palestinian pres, PM for talks Vancouver Province - Dec 25 11:45 AM
AMMAN - Jordan's prime minister has invited the Palestinian president and prime minister for talks designed to halt the political violence that has seen people being shot dead in the streets of Gaza, the official Petra news agency said Monday.Sri Lanka rebels forced way onto Jordan ship-crew Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 2:30 AM
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels fired shots in the air and forced their way onto a Jordanian cargo ship that strayed into waters near a rebel stronghold in the north, the vessel's captain said on Tuesday.US, European officials visit Fatah base in Jordan AlertNet - Dec 25 4:51 AM
Source: Reuters By Adam Entous JERUSALEM, Dec 25 (Reuters) - U.S. and European officials have visited a base in Jordan where Fatah is training troops to reinforce Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in any showdown ... Abbas in Amman for talks with Jordan's PM AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 25 12:01 PM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas arrived in Amman to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, the Palestinian Authority's representative in the Jordanian capital said.Jordan Invites PA Hamas Leader, Abbas Israel National News - Dec 25 10:18 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Jordan has invited Palestinian Authority (PA) prime minister Ismail Haniyeh and PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Amman, according to The Associated Press , which quoted PA spokesman Ghazi Hamad.Surging Wizards light up Grizzlies SportingNews.com - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
WASHINGTON -- Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan wonders how long his team can keep up this torri...Brown Jordan office gets boost with Sun Isle deal BizJournals - Dec 24 9:18 PM
Within a month of completing an extensive financial restructuring, Brown Jordan International Inc. has made a strategic investment in technology that will allow the company to further penetrate the woven outdoor furniture market.Home schoolers say religion main drive for teaching kids themselves Dayton Daily News - 53 minutes ago
Jordan and Rebecca Martin, ages nine and 10 respectively, know who their teacher will be next school year. It's the same teacher they've had this year and last: their mother, Jennifer Martin of Dayton.2nd UAF Cager strikes plea deal in Burglary, Theft case. KTVF Fairbanks - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Christopher Jordan led Nanooks in scoring last year. Faces minimum 8 months in jail.U.S. denies role in Iraqi fugitive escape Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 26 10:23 AM
Responding to statements from the prime minister of Jordan, the U.S. government is denying any role in flying former Iraqi electricity minister Aiham Alsammarae anywhere after Alsammarae escaped from a Baghdad police station.Jordan's happy watching the sons rise Lake County News Sun - Dec 26 2:17 AM
OF COURSE, THEY'RE always going to wander over and snap his picture, plead for an autograph, try to touch his sweater or just stare. Slavery in the UK Independent - Dec 26 4:22 PM
Somalatha arrived in Britain when she was 29 with a family for whom she had been working in Jordan. Her job was to be a maid. She had to work 16 to 18 hours a day, for which she was paid £200 a month. In the first two years, she was not given one day off.Anything but routine The Taunton Gazette - 38 minutes ago
Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team, so it shouldn't have been any surprise that Meghan Vasconcellos would one day become a New England Patriots cheerleader.Jordan says ship pirated by Tamil Tigers UPI - Dec 24 2:29 PM
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Jordan's Transport Ministry said the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam commandeered one of its ships near Sri Lanka.Marcus places four players 6-5A football first team McKinney Messenger - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Marcus which finished with a district record of 3-4 and an overall mark of 5-5 had four first team players. Senior receiver Jordan Buckley (45 receptions, 795 yards, 6 TDs) was the Marauders lone offensive player on the first team.One-on-One with Adam Morrison HoopsWorld.com - Dec 26 3:27 PM
Before this year is all said and done, Adam Morrison will be one of the guys highly considered for the rookie of the year honor. Luckily for BNS, he took a few minutes recently to chat about his rookie year, what it's like to work with Michael Jordan, and how little he knows about his new video game.TEAM PLAYER New York Post - Dec 26 2:31 AM
NBA great Michael Jordan hit town last week and played the role of ultimate wingman for friends like Derek Jeter and Patrick Ewing. First, Jordan had a dinner at Tao with Ewing and Charles Oakley, where the trio rang up a tab upward of $1,000 and...U.S. officials send minister out of Iraq - sources AlertNet - Dec 26 11:21 AM
Source: Reuters AMMAN, Dec 26 (Reuters) - A fugitive former Iraqi minister, with dual U.S. citizenship, flew to Jordan in an American plane after escaping from a Baghdad jail earlier this month, Jordanian Prime ... Israel Approves New West Bank Settlement Voice of America - Dec 26 9:29 AM
Officials in Israel say the government has approved the construction of a new settlement in the occupied West Bank. Officials say construction is to begin within weeks for the settlement in the Jordan Valley, north of Jerusalem.PEACE OF THE MJ PUZZLE: HE'S IN A COMFORT ZONE Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 26 2:41 AM
Of course, they're always going to wander over and snap his picture, plead for an autograph, try to touch his sweater or just stare. But the thing about Michael Jordan is, he's completely comfortable with it all.Palestinian unity is need of the hour Gulf News - Dec 26 1:55 PM
Jordan will host talks between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Prime Minister Esmail Haniya in an attempt to stop factional violence.Sri Lanka rebels forced way onto Jordan ship-crew AlertNet - Dec 26 2:36 AM
Source: Reuters COLOMBO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels fired shots in the air and forced their way onto a Jordanian cargo ship that strayed into waters near a rebel stronghold in the north, the ... Kibbutz finds a US market Boston Globe - Dec 26 1:04 AM
KIBBUTZ AFIKIM , Israel -- The obesity epidemic in far away America would seem to be of little consequence to members of this Jordan Valley collective, a holdover from the early Zionist communal farms whose residents shared everything and lived simply.Sri Lanka rebels forced way onto Jordan ship Independent Online - Dec 26 5:45 AM
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels forced their way onto a Jordanian cargo ship that strayed into waters near a rebel stronghold in the north, the vessel's captain has said.Review of the Arab press UPI - Dec 26 7:44 AM
Jordan's al-Ghad said Tuesday as the year 2006 "takes its last breath," the Arabs have no reason to be optimistic about what the New Year brings.Ochoa named AP's top female athlete TSN - Dec 26 11:35 AM
Lorena Ochoa swept all the major honours on the LPGA and picked up another award at the end of the season with a landslide victory as the AP Female Athlete of the Year. Tiger Woods was voted AP Male Athlete of the Year, the first time since 1993 that the male and female athletes came from the same sport (Michael Jordan-Sheryl Swoopes in basketball). And it was the first time since Babe Zaharias ...Jordan shipwreck crew heads for Colombo AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 11:56 PM
The 25-member crew of a Jordanian ship which ran aground near rebel-held territory off Sri Lanka's coast last week were on their way to the capital Colombo, the Tamil Tiger guerrillas said.Posted: 26-12-2006 , 14:44 GMT Al Bawaba - Dec 26 6:54 AM
Israel has approved the construction of a new settlement in the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 10 years, officials said. Israel gave the approval for the construction of a new settlement in the northern Jordan Valley, a spokeswoman told AFP on Tuesday.Brodeur, Devils blank Penguins, 3-0 AP via Yahoo! News - 57 minutes ago
The New Jersey Devils had the perfect game plan against Pittsburgh: limit the scoring chances for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, and let Martin Brodeur take care of the rest.Middle East Belfast Telegraph - Dec 26 10:54 AM
This is the first time in 14 years that the government in Jerusalem has approved a new settlement. The new settlement will be built in the north of the Jordan Valley.Israel settlement breaks promise to U.S. AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 5:15 PM
Israel has approved a new settlement in the West Bank to house former Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, breaking a promise to the U.S. to halt home construction in the Palestinian territories.Knight, Smith differ in many ways, but they share success, respect Louisville Courier-Journal - Dec 26 2:59 AM
Bob Knight and Dean Smith share little in image or personal style, but their ideas on basketball often converged. Knight, poised to break Smith's NCAA Division I record of 879 career men's coaching victories as soon as Thursday, once wrote that Michael Jordan who played for Smith at North Carolina and for Knight in the 1984 Olympics described the differences most memorably.Sri Lanka rebels free crew of stricken Jordan ship Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 24 10:53 PM
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels on Monday released 25 crew of a Jordanian ship that had drifted into waters near a guerrilla stronghold in the north, a rebel spokesman said.U.S. soldiers' death toll climbs in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
A string of car bombs and other blasts killed at least 54 Iraqis on Tuesday, including 17 outside Baghdad's most venerated Sunni mosque, while U.S. troops battled Shiite militiamen in Baghdad.First Settlement in 10 Years Fuels Mideast Tensions New York Times - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
Israel plans to construct a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, prompting Palestinian anger and U.S. concern.The Israeli defense ministry approved the construction of a new West Bank settlement to house settlers evacuated from ... Al Jazeera - Dec 26 6:19 AM
A settler official said the evacuated settlers had been waiting to move to a new neighborhood in Maskiot, a former Israeli army base in the Jordan Valley, under a months-old government promise to build the first permanent housing in the occupied West Bank for Gaza evacuees.Abbas in Amman for talks with Jordan's PM Canada.com - Dec 25 11:58 AM
AMMAN -- Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas arrived Monday in Amman to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, the Palestinian Authority's representative in the Jordanian capital said.Bush, advisers to huddle at Crawford on new Iraq strategy USA Today - Dec 26 6:32 PM
President Bush is leaving for a week-long trip to his Texas ranch, where he and his advisers will rethink U.S. involvement in Iraq. The president also will work on an upcoming speech outlining what he says will be a new way forward in the war.Sport In Brief The News - Dec 26 8:19 AM
Linvoy Primus was the Boxing Day hero as his two goals helped Pompey to a 2-1 win at West Ham.... Upton Park, 1pm, Tuesday, December 26. Jordan Cross on Pompey's Boxing Day win in east London....December 2006 USA Today - Dec 26 6:40 PM
As of Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at least 2,978 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,380 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.Israel plans West Bank homes for settlers The Australian - Dec 26 1:40 AM
A settler official said fewer than 20 families had been waiting to move into Maskiot, in the Jordan Valley, under a months-old government promise to build the first permanent housing in the West Bank for Gaza evacuees.World Scene The Washington Times - Dec 25 9:06 PM
GAZA STRIP Haniyeh-Abbas talks scheduled for Jordan GAZA CITY -- Jordan will host talks between Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah after a surge in factional violence, a Hamas official said yesterday.Stroughter the playmaker Salem Statesman Journal - Dec 26 3:17 AM
Every good team has one. The guy whose veins run cool and always make the big play. Michael Jordan draining a 3-pointer with guys draped all over him. Derek Jeter hitting the walk-off homer with a grin on his face while everyone in the dugout already has chewed off their fingernails.Good News Award Escanaba Daily Press - Dec 26 7:28 AM
Jim Almonroeder, activities director at the Escanaba Civic Center, plays a game of pool with Jordan Karr, 11, Escanaba, last week. The city of Escanaba recognized Almonroeder for his years of working with area youth by presenting him with a Good News Award during Thursday s council meeting.Another deadline looming for Staal Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 25 9:11 PM
If things had played out a bit differently, Jordan Staal would have been in Sweden today, trying to help Canada win its third consecutive world junior championship.Ammonia leak Causes Workers to Evacuate Plant The Morning News - Dec 26 12:52 AM
FAYETTEVILLE -- Jimmy Jordan got home about 7 p.m. Thursday and smelled a chemical permeating his house.Ochoa is AP's top female athlete of '06 AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 4:28 PM
Lorena Ochoa learned at an early age to aim high and not be afraid to fail. She was 12 when she trained six months to climb the snow-covered top of Pico de Orizaba, Mexico's tallest mountain at 18,405 feet. When she was 5, Ochoa fell some 15 feet from a tree and broke both wrists, leaving her in a cast from her shoulders to her fingers.Iraqi appeals court upholds Hussein death sentence CNN.com - Dec 26 3:09 PM
The Iraqi High Tribunal's appellate chamber on Tuesday upheld Saddam Hussein's death sentence in the Dujail massacre case, Judge Aref Shaheen announced.Jordan s opposition parties blasts Iran sanctions Khaleej Times - Dec 25 7:25 PM
AMMAN - Jordanian Islamic-led opposition parties on Monday condemned the sanctions imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council, calling Saturday s unanimous resolution a case of international hypocrisy. Interview: Simon Jordan Guardian Unlimited - Dec 23 5:49 PM
Simon Jordan talks to Will Buckley about making money, problem women and his new show.GAME 6 (5:15 P.M. WEDNESDAY) The Myrtle Beach Sun News - Dec 26 3:05 AM
Location | Georgetown, Ky. Nickname | Cardinals Head Coach | Billy Hicks Last season | 26-5 Current record | 8-0 Players to watch | Junior Jonathon "Bud" Mackey (6-4), has committed to Indiana while 6-7 junior Jordan Lee, is being recruited by numerous Division I colleges including Kentucky, Western Kentucky and Mississippi State. Senior Matt Walls (6-7) is looking at Eastern Kentucky and Furman ...Dominant First Quarter Propels Wizards to Win NBA.com - 0 minute ago
Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points and the surging Washington Wizards used a big first half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-101 on Tuesday night.LTTE frees crew of stricken Jordan ship Gulf Times - Dec 26 12:06 AM
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka s Tamil Tiger rebels yesterday released 25 crew of a Jordanian ship that had drifted into waters near a guerrilla stronghold in the north, a rebel spokesman said.Career crossroads Fargo Forum - Dec 25 10:21 PM
Darin and Jessica Erstad had their first child, a daughter they named Jordan, on April 14. This was a good time for Jordan to enter the world. Daddy, who played baseball for the Los Angeles Angels, had an ankle injury that would ruin his season.Israel to Build New Settlement in Occupied West Bank New York Times - Dec 26 1:22 PM
For the first time in 10 years, Israel said it will build a new Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, prompting Palestinian anger and American concern.GAM sells Jordan Gate stake AME Info - Dec 23 10:23 PM
The Greater Amman Municipality is to sell its 10% stake in the Jordan Gate project to Kuwait's Bayan Holding Company for $14.9m, reported the Jordan Times.Electrical short causes trailer fire The Natchez Democrat - Dec 25 11:48 PM
FERRidAY A Ferriday woman lost her mobile home in a fire Friday. Assistant Fire Chief Joe Sontoyo said dispatch received a call at 10:43 a.m. that a trailer at 412 Jordan Alley was on fire.Around the Mountain West USA Today - Dec 26 12:58 PM
Around the Mountain WestU.S. death toll in Iraq hits 90 for Dec. AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 12:19 PM
At least 54 Iraqis died Tuesday in bombings, officials said, including a coordinated strike that killed 25 in western Baghdad. Separately, the U.S. military announced the deaths of seven American soldiers, raising the death toll significantly in one of the bloodiest months for the military this year.Ochoa wins AP Female Athlete award in a landslide USA Today - Dec 26 12:52 PM
Lorena Ochoa, who swept all the major honors on the LPGA Tour after winning six times this season, was named AP Female Athlete of the Year. She received 220 points in voting from sports editors around the United States, double the point total of French tennis player Amelie Mauresmo, who captured Wimbledon and the Australian Open.Interview: Simon Jordan Guardian Unlimited - Dec 23 5:12 PM
Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan talks to Will Buckley about making money, problem women and his new TV show.Team Notes USA Today - Dec 26 12:17 PM
bravesOchoa named AP Female Athlete of the Year Sports Illustrated - Dec 26 11:24 AM
Read full story for latest details. Ochoa Is AP's Top Female Athlete of '06 Washington Post - Dec 26 11:06 AM
-- Lorena Ochoa learned at an early age to aim high and not be afraid to fail. She was 12 when she trained six months to climb the snow-covered top of Pico de Orizaba, Mexico's tallest mountain at 18,405 feet. When she was 5, Ochoa fell some 15 feet from a tree and broke both wrists, leaving her in...