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Premier League inquiry is a 'waste of time'- Jordan by EnglandArmin Jordan Collapses on Podium in Basel Playbill Arts - Sep 19 9:27 AM
The conductor Armin Jordan collapsed in the orchestra pit on Friday during a performance in Basel and had to be evacuated and hospitalized.Jordan: Inquiry Is 'Waste Of Time' Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Sep 19 7:09 AM
Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan claims the inquiry into corruption is a "waste of time".HRW accuses Jordan of prison abuse Aljazeera - Sep 19 9:57 AM
A New York-based human rights group has accused Jordan 's security services of carrying out frequent arbitrary arrests and torturing detainees.Jordan plans a movie about her life PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 19 4:55 AM
Get the acting gongs ready - because it seems glamour girl Jordan wants to make a biopic of her life.JORDAN: INQUIRY IS 'WASTE OF TIME' Sporting Life - Sep 19 6:52 AM
Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has claimed the Premier League inquiry into corruption in football is "an absolute waste of time".Jordan accused of prisoner abuses UPI - Sep 19 7:53 AM
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- New York-based Human Rights Watch has accused Jordan's General Intelligence Department of arbitrary arrests and abusing suspects.Jordan is tee champ Boston Today - Sep 19 8:33 AM
Tuesday, September 19: 4.30pm - TEN-year-old Jordan Wrisdale has won the Woodhall Spa Junior Open Challenge Cup. (19/09/2006 16:19:23)Rights watchdog blasts Jordan over torture AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 11:29 AM
A leading US-based rights group urged the Jordanian government to investigate the alleged torture and arbritrary arrests of suspects carried out by the intelligence department.Jordan's Embassy in Washington, DC to Host Launch of Book on Water in Jordan byFormer Minister of Water and Irrigation [Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 9:32 AM
In cooperation with the Resources for the Future Press, The Embassy of Jordan will host the launching of a book by former Minister of Water and Irrigation, Dr. Munther J. Haddadin. The book entitled "Water Resources in Jordan: Evolving Policies for Development, the Environment and Conflict Resolution," covers numerous topics such as the population-water resources equation in Jordan, US to bolster Jordan trade, eyes Mideast-wide pact Middle East Online - Sep 19 12:37 AM
US sees Jordan as "cornerstone" for its bid to establish a Middle East-wide free trade pact.Syrian film director banned from visiting Jordan AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 5:25 AM
Film director Omar Amiralay, whose trenchant documentaries on life and government in Syria earned him praise abroad, has briefly been arrested by Syrian authorities at the Jordanian border and barred from leaving the country, a leading human rights activist said.News brief: Western radio station teams with Jordan station in November College Heights Herald - Sep 18 10:35 PM
Western ties in Jordan were knotted on Sunday when a radio station run by the university and a Jordan university went on the air. The station, which is based in Irbid, Jordan, delivers local news and information throughout northern Jordan. The station, Yarmouk FM 105.Jordan man, 18, dies in accident The Auburn Citizen - Sep 18 7:27 PM
ELBRIDGE - An 18 year old from Jordan was killed in a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on Route 5.Rights group accuses Jordan BBC News - Sep 19 7:28 AM
Human Rights Watch accuses Jordanian security services of arbitrary arrests and abuse of suspects.Late Model Crown Is Worth Wait For Jordan New London Day - Sep 18 2:35 AM
Waterford - It was close to midnight Saturday before Tim Jordan got the news he had waited all year - and then half the night ...Police investigate bomb threat at Jordan Palo Alto Weekly - Sep 18 12:24 PM
Classes are in session today at Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto, but the police were on campus too, to assure parents and teachers that they didn't believe an e-mail bomb threat against the school was credible.In Jordan, grease is the word Syracuse.com - Sep 18 6:44 AM
The thick slathering of warm grease glistened ominously on the 30-foot pole at the 60th Jordan Fall Festival, but it didn't deter the teams of five people dressed in loose belts, sweat shirts or T-shirts and jeans.Police investigate bomb threat at Jordan Palo Alto Weekly - Sep 18 9:24 AM
Classes are in session this morning at Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto, but the police are on campus too, to assure parents and teachers that they don't believe an e-mail bomb threat against the school was credible.Fitch Affirms City of South Jordan, Utah's $13MM Sales Tax Revs at 'AA-' [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 18 1:55 PM
SAN FRANCISCO----Sept. 18, 2006--Fitch affirms its 'AA-' rating on the City of South Jordan, Utah's outstanding sales tax revenue bonds, series 2001. The Rating Outlook remains Stable.Rights watchdog blasts Jordan over torture Middle East Times - Sep 19 6:11 AM
AMMAN -- A leading US-based rights group Tuesday urged the Jordanian government to investigate the alleged torture and arbitrary arrests of suspects carried out by the intelligence department.Syrian film director banned from visiting Jordan Middle East Times - Sep 19 5:25 AM
DAMASCUS -- Film director Omar Amiralay, whose trenchant documentaries on life and government in Syria earned him praise abroad, was briefly arrested by Syrian authorities at the Jordanian border and barred from leaving the country, a leading human rights activist said Tuesday.Jordan Times: Pope Ignored Christian Violence Israel National News - Sep 18 2:12 AM
(IsraelNN.com) an editorial in the Jordan Times has castigated Pope Benedict for his quoting a 14th century remark that Islam was guilty of "spreading faith by the sword."Crews Fight Blaze At LDS Church In West Jordan KUTV2 Salt Lake City - Sep 17 4:52 PM
Crews have put out a 2-Alarm fire at an LDS church in West Jordan. People were inside the building when the fire broke out.Canada Finds Citizen Improperly Sent by U.S. to Syria NPR - Sep 19 6:35 AM
A Canadian high commission ruled Monday there was no evidence linking a Canadian citizen to any terrorist organization. Mahrer Arar was arrested in New York, sent to Jordan, then Syria, where he says he was tortured during the year he spent in Damascus jails.Asia Times Online Al Jazeera - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
ran an article today quoting residents and officials at Al Anbar province, the largest province in Iraq, sharing a border with Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, as saying that the occupation troops have been carrying our collective punishment of civilians across the province.Local death The Cincinnati Post - Sep 19 11:17 AM
LOTTIE SMITH, 91, of Walnut Hills, died Friday. She was a retired cook. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visitation: 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.Clinton, Abdullah surprise Musharraf Dawn - 59 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Sept 19: A luncheon hosted by American businessmen and investors at a swank restaurant for President Musharraf had surprise visitors the King and Queen of Jordan, accompanied by former US president Bill Clinton, in a warm gesture to the Pakistani leader.Man shot trying to buy crack at Magnolia Gardens Examiner - Sep 19 5:22 PM
By Jerry Jordan. Senior Staff Writer Beaumont Police responded to a shooting at Magnolia Gardens shortly after noon on Tuesday. Once on the scene officers found a white male, who was later discovered to be from Lumberton, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.Demoted deputy has familiar foe as lawyer The Fayette Citizen - Sep 19 2:39 PM
Former Fayette County Sheriff s Chief Detective Bruce Jordan is appealing his demotion and 10-day suspension and has hired noted criminal defense attorney Lee Sexton to represent him during the process. Taylor Hanson's New Son MuchMusic.com - Sep 19 9:16 AM
Hanson keyboardist Taylor Hanson and his wife welcomed their third child, a boy, two weeks ago. River Samuel Hanson, who joins sister Penelope and brother Jordan Ezra, was born on September 4th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The couple has been together since June 2002.Arab 'ideas' agreed to revive peace process: Jordan king AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 9:11 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II said that Amman had agreed with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the Palestinians on a number of "ideas" to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.Hannah Lodge Viva la Facebook revolucion Mooresville/Decatur Times - Sep 19 12:50 PM
In the last 30 seconds, I've found out that my friend Anneke is doing homework, my friend Kyle is sick, my boyfriend is trying to have a better week, and my friend Jordan is having a lovely day.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Sep 19 7:55 AM
Fetching... AMMAN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Human Rights Watch accused Jordan's powerful General Intelligence Department (GID) on Tuesday of arbitrary arrests, detention without charge and abuse of detainees.Water pollution mars historic Jordan River Miami Herald - Sep 17 12:33 AM
Wading into the Jordan River, the pastor blessed his flock, tapping the believers on the head before sending them into the hallowed waters to be baptized.Everett To Direct Glamour Girl Biopic ContactMusic - Sep 19 10:19 AM
Hollywood star RUPERT EVERETT hopes to launch a directing career with the biopic of British model JORDAN. The MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING star is keen tJordan: Health Ministry signs on to cooperate with Italian counterpart Zawya - Sep 18 10:04 PM
19 September 2006 AMMAN (Petra) -- The Health Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding with its Italian counterpart on Monday to develop health cooperation between the two ministries. Under the deal, the two sides will share information, studies and research.Article Search: The Times - Sep 19 7:53 AM
Evangel's Jordan Powell is pulled down in the backfield for a loss during action against Southlake Carroll. Watch the children of Canada Grande play in this audio slide show.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Sep 19 4:55 AM
Fetching... (Amman, September 19, 2006) Jordan's General Intelligence Department (GID) frequently carries out arbitrary arrests and abuses suspects in its own detention facility, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.Utah Births The Salt Lake Tribune - Sep 18 11:53 PM
AMES, Kristy and Stephen, West Valley City, daughter, Aug. 25, Jordan Valley Hospital, West Jordan. ANDERSEN, Margo and Jeffrey, Sandy, daughter, Aug. 21, Jordan Valley Hospital, West Jordan. ANGILAU, Amy and Tonga, West Jordan, daughter, Aug. 21, Jordan Valley Hospital, West Jordan. BAKER, Rachel and Benjamin, Santa Clara, son, Aug. 19, Jordan Valley Hospital, West Jordan.King Abdullah, Clinton pay visit to Musharraf Pakistani Newspaper - Sep 19 11:41 AM
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (APP)- A luncheon being hosted by American businessmen and investors at a swank restaurant for President Gen. Pervez Mushharaf today had surprise visitors King and Queen of Jordan, accompanied by former U.S. president Bill Clinton, in a warm gesture to the Pakistani leader.Star Search Sales and Marketing Management - Sep 19 11:00 AM
Chet Holmes recalls the recruiting scenario with amusement. Holmes, a corporate strategist and CEO of Jordan Productions, a marketing and sales consulting firm based in San Francisco, was helping a company wade through 40 candidates gleaned from a recent job posting in the San Francisco Chronicle.Street fires 77 at fall match 09-10-2006 Plainview Daily Herald - Sep 19 11:34 AM
Terry Miller liked what she saw in her first outing as Plainview s girls golf coach. JuLea Street fired a 6-over-par 77 while fellow juniors Ali Williams and Jordan Brumley both had 81s during Saturday s fall match at Plainview Country Club.For Iraqi Farmers, A Harvest of Hope Washington Post - 28 minutes ago
BAQUBAH, Iraq -- Inside the festival hall, on long tables covered with white cloth, Aboud Ahdim Abbas Mohammad saw a glimpse of the future: baskets filled with different kinds of ripe, delicious dates. They held the twin promise of reviving an ancient industry and Iraq's devastated economy.Arizona State raising defensive game USA Today - 29 minutes ago
Since offensive guru Dirk Koetter arrived in the desert six years ago, Arizona State has earned a reputation as a light-up-the-scoreboard juggernaut. So where did this lights-out defense come from that has bailed out QB U twice in a 3-0 start? "By no means have we arrived," cautions veteran defensive coordinator Bill Miller. "We're a long way athletically from being where we want to be. But we NoMa studied in walking tour Park Record - Sep 19 3:58 PM
The North of Main district is hardly an inviting spot for pedestrians. Most Parkites, even Rodman Jordan, the developer leading the efforts toCrossing Jordan Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 18 6:19 AM
Jill Hennessey is the best thing about this forgettable crime series. -Ichiro provides oasis of pride for Japan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 6:09 PM
Ichiro Suzuki's relentless assault on Major League Baseball's (MLB) record books has given sport in Japan a huge lift after a disappointing year.The newest characters on TV shows: Product plugs USA Today - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
NBC has high hopes for Friday Night Lights, a new drama about a Texas high school football squad based on a best-selling book and feature film. Viewers will see some familiar names on the sidelines and not just the actors.Bush pushes democracy in U.N. speech AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
President Bush sought to blunt anti-Americanism across the Middle East on Tuesday, asserting that extremists are trying to justify their violence by falsely claiming the U.S. is waging war on Islam. He singled out Iran and Syria as sponsors of terrorism.Local wrap-up for Monday Washington Times Herald - Sep 19 8:57 AM
The Washington Catholic Lady Cardinal soccer team (4-5-1) pounded West Vigo 8-1, with a win at Rees Field on Saturday. All eight goals were scored by Jordan Flynn and Jessica Beckman. Flynn had five goals and one assist, while Beckman had three goals and three assists.Israel wants permanent dialogue with Abbas Canada.com - Sep 19 6:29 AM
In this handout image supplied by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pose for a picture on June 22, 2006 at the Nabatean City of Petra in Jordan.DAMAC Properties unveils The Lofts AME Info - Sep 19 3:44 AM
Following the astounding success witnessed by The Heights, Jordan's first iconic residential high rise that luxury lifestyle provider, DAMAC Properties, announced in July and almost sold out, the company unveils today ''The Lofts'' within the Abdali region of Amman.Jury selection continues in TDOT trial The Jackson Sun - Sep 19 3:25 AM
After nearly nine hours of questioning Monday involving at least 35 potential jurors, state prosecutors and defense attorneys will return to court today seeking to fill the jury box for the murder trial of David Lynn Jordan.Every suspect is not a terrorist just ask him USA Today - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
As Congress weighs how to treat and try suspected terrorists, it should consider the story of Maher Arar, a Canadian MuslimAuthor could face prison if convicted of 'insulting Turkishness' USA Today - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Turkish novelist Elif Shafak faces trial in Istanbul Thursday on charges of "insulting Turkishness" through comments made by a fictional character in her latest novel, The Bastard of Istanbul.Brown sets seminar on raising money in Utah Deseret Morning News - Sep 18 11:23 PM
The Wayne Brown Institute will hold a seminar, "How to Raise Money in Utah," from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Neumont University in South Jordan.Senate approves Oman trade agreement AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 6:15 PM
Congress gave final approval Tuesday to a free trade agreement with Oman, ending months of debate over a deal that will have few economic effects but came to stand for growing differences over U.S. trade policy.AP Blog: AP correspondent turns 92 AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 6:11 PM
AP Special Correspondent John Roderick, a Hawaii resident, traveled to the East Coast of the United States to celebrate his 92nd birthday in his native Maine and at AP headquarters in New York. Roderick reported for the AP for 39 years, mainly in Asia.Prep football statistics Deseret Morning News - Sep 18 11:26 PM
PASSING STATISTICS Name, School Gm Cmp Att Cmp% Yds Yds/Gm Hill, Sky View 5 72 124 58.1% 1007 201.0 Garrett, Grand 5 47 81 58.0% 855 171.0 Young, Olympus 5 61 104 58.7% 845 169.0 Acord, Northridge 5 50 82 61.0% 837 167.0 Marinko, Pine View 5 68 122 55.7% 824 164.0 Taylor, Jordan 4 51 82 62.2% 805 201.0 Portillo, Box Elder 5 48 78 61.5% 768 153.0 Mangum, Am. Fork 5 50 99 50.5% 768 153.0 Wadsworth, Iran's leader defends nuclear program at U.N. USA Today - Sep 19 5:43 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a defiant speech Monday night before the United Nations, saying his country's nuclear program is "transparent, peaceful and under the watchful eye" of international inspectors.Earl's Release The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER KAPLAN NEW WESTERN MIDGET FQ LEADER Ryan Kaplan of Chico, Calif. has moved into the top spot in the Earl's Fast Qualifier standings in USAC's Western Midget Series after posting the fastest time for Saturday night's race at Bakersfield, Calif.Palmer Run Against Cancer rekindles a friendly rivalry Star-Gazette - Sep 19 12:27 AM
Jim Derick and Jordan Varano resumed their season-long, friendly rivalry Sunday at the inaugural Josh's 5K Run Against Cancer held in Chapel Park in Pine City.Memorial runners place 7th in Seguin Victoria Advocate - Sep 19 12:58 AM
SEGUIN - Memorial's Jordan Draper and Eloy Levario finished seventh at the Seguin Matador Invitational at Starcke Park on Saturday. Draper had a clocking of 12 minutes, 30 seconds while teammate Ashley Pena finished 16th in 12:59.Auburn in rush to fix its offense The Huntsville Times - Sep 19 2:21 AM
AUBURN - After a good night's sleep, senior Auburn guard Tim Duckworth's feelings had not changed. He was delighted with the Tigers' 7-3 victory over LSU last Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. He was disgusted by the performance of the offense in general and the offensive line in particular.CRA TO ARIZONA The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:29 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-276 KRUSEMAN SEEKS ELUSIVE CRA POINTS IN ARIZONA CRA EVENTS; GARDNER POSTS 16TH FQ, THEN WINS 30-LAPPER AT THE PAS Cory Kruseman of Ventura, Calif. will continue his pursuit of USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series point leader Damion Gardner in a pair of Copper State races this weekend as the series visits USA Race Park in 4-CROWN SPRINTS The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:28 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-274 WISE, JONES & WORLD RECORD HOLDER HAGEN PREPARE FOR MOPAR THUNDER @ THE "4-CROWN NATIONALS;" DRAKE WINS IOWA SPEEDWAY SPRINT DEBUT This week's $266,000-plus Mopar Thunder @ the "4-Crown Nationals" will play a significant role in the 2006 USAC National Sprint Car title chase.HUNT EYES #7 The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:29 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-279 HUNT EYES WIN #7 SATURDAY AS SPRINTS HEAD FOR ANDERSON Tony Hunt of Lincoln, Calif. has 21 career victories in USAC's tough Western Sprint Car Series and a victory in Saturday's USAC/CASA 50-lapper at Shasta Raceway Park in Anderson, Calif. would extend his all-time leading total.MIDGETS TO SHASTA The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:29 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-278 MIDGETS INVADE SHASTA RACEWAY PARK SATURDAY; HANSEN AGAIN TOPS AT BAKERSFIELD Shasta Raceway Park in Anderson, Calif. plays host to a USAC "doubleheader" Saturday featuring the Western Midgets and Sprint Cars. Jerome Rodela is set to continue his drive toward a second consecutive USAC Western Midget Championship.#3 FOR SCOTT The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:30 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-281 SCOTT TARGETS 3RD FOCUS TITLE AT ELKIN Good things come in threes.4-CROWN MIDGETS The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:29 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-275 COONS, DRAKE, DARLAND SQUARE OFF & YELEY ENTERED IN ELDORA'S MOPAR THUNDER @ THE "4-CROWN NATIONALS;" STEELE TAKES 25-LAP IOWA SPEEDWAY USAC INAUGURAL; SANTOS SETS ALL-TIME USAC MIDGET QUALIFYING RECORD Three drivers will square off for the point lead in USAC's National Midget Series in this weekend's WYSONG REPEATS AS CHAMP The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:29 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-277 WYSONG REPEATS AS ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAMPION; FITZGERALD SCORES IN SERIES FINALE AT SALT LAKE CITY Jimmy Wysong of Salt Lake City, Utah has repeated as the champion of USAC's Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series.Jordan's king: U.S. errors fuel terrorism Knoxville News Sentinal - Sep 16 9:21 PM
AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's King Abdullah II said Saturday that terrorists were exploiting U.S. mistakes since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to promote instability in the Middle East, according to a published report.4-CROWN SHOOTOUT AT ELDORA The Auto Channel - Sep 18 8:29 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-280 "4-CROWN" SILVER CROWN SHOOTOUT EXPECTED; STEELE NAILS IOWA 100-LAP VICTORY Dave Steele claimed the latest victory in the USAC Silver Crown Series presented by K&N Engineering, but only two drivers still have a real chance at claiming the title.DeMercy commits to FSU Gwinnett Daily Post - Sep 19 4:56 AM
It was the question Jordan DeMercy had been waiting to hear all day. On Saturday night in Tallahassee, the Norcross senior guard was sitting in the Florida State basketball offices with head coach Leonard Hamilton.M. Jordan Calendarlive.com - Sep 18 1:03 PM
Unbelievable!! I felt part of the twisted relationships on stage. Everything was so true to life. I felt as though some of my dark, deep seeded thoughts were put on stage before me. I couldn't believe how much I relate to the characters. The ending...FORGET ABOUT IT!! Go see it for your self.Chief judge in Saddam trial replaced AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 4:22 PM
The chief judge in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial was replaced Tuesday amid complaints from Shiite and Kurdish officials that he was too easy on the deposed Iraqi leader.Joukowsky to stop work on Jordanian dig after 14 years Brown Daily Herald - Sep 19 12:13 AM
After 14 summers excavating an ancient Nabatean temple complex in Petra, Jordan, Martha Joukowsky '58 P'87, professor emerita of old world archaeology and art, will stop working on the site, though it will remain a University project.Hugs and Hope The Times of Northwest Indiana - Sep 18 10:45 PM
When tragedy struck her family, Marsha Jordan decided to use what she calls her "encouraging" abilities. "When my grandson was badly burned, I experienced first-hand how helpless a loving adult feels when a child is suffering," she writes on her Web site www.hugsandhope.org.Israeli Ambassador to Present Credentials to Jordan s King Abdullah Israel National News - Sep 17 4:12 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Israeli Ambassador Yaakov Rosen left on Sunday morning for Jordan, where he will present his credentials to King Abdullah II. Rosen is entering his post after an eight-month period during which Israel did not have an ambassador in Amman.Bush, Republicans Hash Out Terror Interrogation Legislation OneWorld.net via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 3:59 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 19 (OneWorld) - The White House and dissident Senate Republicans began a fresh round of talks Tuesday over how to treat and prosecute terrorism suspects. President George W. Bush is having difficulty gaining approval for his plan because it would legalize interrogation techniques many see as torture including mock-drowning, stripping, and hooding of detainees.Amman New York Times - Sep 17 10:08 PM
The war in neighboring Iraq has provided a significant charge to Jordan?s economy and status as a business-travel destination.Judge throws out Ga. photo-voter ID law AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 3:32 PM
A judge Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional the latest version of a new Georgia law requiring voters to show photo ID.Regional marine conservation conference ends on a successful note AME Info - Sep 19 1:44 AM
The Marine Conservation Forum 2006 held in Abu Dhabi last week ended on a successful note with conservation experts and officials from the GCC, Iran, Eritrea, Jordan and Yemen who were among the over 80 participants, agreeing on a broad set of actions aimed at tackling the deterioration in the region's marine environment.Stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process back in UN spotlight AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 3:01 PM
The moribund Mideast peace process returned to center stage at the United Nations as major powers linked the need to revive negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians with efforts to end instability across the Middle East and beyond.Yahoo Says Ad Growth Is Slowing; Stock Dives New York Times - Sep 19 2:55 PM
A slowdown in automobile and financial advertising hurt the company?s advertising sales over the last few weeks.Sugar's Smart Money Proved Foolish in 2006 Collapse (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Sep 18 10:48 AM
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- When the world's smartest investors earlier this year said buying sugar was the easiest way to make money in 2006, they would have been better off buying stocks in Jordan where the Amman SE General Index is down 23 percent.Jordan's king warns U.S. mistakes since 2001 attacks fueling terrorism Boston Herald - Sep 16 2:04 PM
AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's King Abdullah II said Saturday terrorists were exploiting U.S. mistakes since the Sept. 11 attacks five years ago to promote instability in the Middle East, according to...Walker attempts to graduate early USA Today - Sep 19 1:34 PM
sportsBush tasks Rice with new Middle East effort AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 12:42 PM
US President George W. Bush said he had directed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to lead a new diplomatic effort with US Arab allies to reform Palestinian security services.Habitat for Humanity dedicates ninth house The Natchez Democrat - Sep 18 9:57 PM
NATCHEZ The day finally arrived for Eva Givens and her two children, Cameron and Jordan, to move into their new home. It just seems like a dream come true because this the first time I ve actually owned my own home, Givens said.Iraq removes chief judge in Saddam trial AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 1:30 PM
The chief judge in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial was replaced Tuesday amid complaints from Shiite and Kurdish officials that he was too soft on the former Iraqi leader, a move that could raise accusations of government interference in the highly sensitive case.Annan pleads for Middle East peace, Bush defends US stance AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 12:37 PM
UN chief Kofi Annan and French President Jacques Chirac made pleas to the UN General Assembly for a new effort to end the Middle East conflict as US leader George W. Bush renewed his attacks on the Iranian government.3 men nabbed for alleged domestic violence Saipan Tribune - Sep 18 9:06 PM
Police arrested three men for separate domestic violence incidents on Saipan over the weekend. Arrested were John Elieisar, 34; Jordan Tudela, 24; and Tebwaara Binauea, 41.Canada faults U.S.in deportation of engineer to Syria International Herald Tribune - Sep 19 8:43 AM
A government commission has exonerated a Canadian man of any ties to terrorism and issued a report that faulted both Canada and the United States for his deportation four years ago to Syria, where he was imprisoned and tortured.Business wants more alternative-fuel options drive.com.au - Sep 18 8:05 PM
Small businesses say they would convert to LPG if they had financial incentives, reports JORDAN BAKER.Text of President Bush's U.N. address AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 10:18 AM
The text of President Bush's address Tuesday to the General Assembly at the United Nations, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions:Senate approves Oman trade deal, sends to Bush Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 19 10:04 AM
The U.S. Senate gave final congressional approval on Tuesday to a free trade agreement with the Gulf Arab state of Oman, sending the bill to President George W. Bush to sign into law.Jordan clutch at poker table Lawrence Journal-World - Sep 17 10:09 PM
Recently, in Minneapolis, longtime New York Knick player Trent Tucker (he played for them for 10 years), had a charity event to benefit the Trent Tucker Youth Program. President Bush Addresses U.N. General Assembly Washington Post - Sep 19 10:00 AM
President Bush names presidential special envoy to end conflict in Sudan, calls bringing peace and democracy to Middle East a major focus of his presidency.