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An uncertain future awaits Jordan's 'guests' in exile 
Financial Times - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Kamal Suleiman, an Iraqi Sunni, has enough money to support his wife and children in Jordan for the next six months but does not know how they will survive after that. A former security officer under Saddam Hussein, he says it is too dangerous to go home.Olyroos to attack 'technical' Jordan The Australian - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
AUSTRALIAN under-23 soccer coach Rob Baan is wary of over attacking against Jordan in tomorrow night's Olympic Games qualifier in Adelaide.Uncertain future for Jordan s guests Financial Times - Mar 12 2:21 PM
Kamal Suleiman, an Iraqi Sunni, has enough money to support his wife and children in Jordan for the next six months but does not know how they will survive after that.Jordan to Lead Lehman Foray St. Petersburg Times - Mar 12 2:03 PM
MOSCOW Lehman Brothers is due to open its first Moscow office, hiring Russia hand Nicholas Jordan to lead the investment bank s foray into a market supported by stable economic growth and awash in petrodollars.The Palestinian question´ on both sides of the Jordan JTA - Mar 12 10:42 AM
Mahmoud Yaghy, a Palestinian refugee, pictured in his home in Amman. Resolution of the Palestinian question´ is critically important on both sides of the Jordan River.Israel approves Jordan rail link AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 11 1:06 PM
The Israeli government on Sunday approved an extensive regional cooperation project which includes the creation of a railway linking Jordan to the northern Israeli port of Haifa.Vocalist Sheila Jordan Interviewed at AAJ All About Jazz - Mar 12 3:45 AM
Her voice really cooks but what is the recipe for the way Sheila Jordan picks songs and transforms them into something special and swinging?Winthrop Jordan, 75; scholar put race relations in new light Los Angeles Times - Mar 12 1:08 AM
Winthrop Jordan, the historian whose groundbreaking investigation of early American attitudes on race shed light on centuries-old roots, died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, on Feb. 23 at his home in Oxford, Miss. He was 75. Jordan s King Abdullah Stresses Urgency of Mideast Peace Process U.S. Department of State - Mar 12 8:02 AM
Jordan s King Abdullah II calls on the United States to assume a central role in resolving the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict, telling a joint session of the U.S. Congress that the security of all nations and the stability of our global economy are directly affected by the Middle East conflict. He adds that all major breakthroughs in the peace process have occurred when the United ...Founder of Jordan and Associates dies NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Mar 11 10:16 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY The man who built one of Oklahoma City's largest advertising and public relations firms has died. Warren Jordan of Jordan and Associates died today at...DAMAC Properties - First to launch commercial tower in Jordan's Abdali master planned development AME Info - Mar 11 10:53 PM
Luxury lifestyle provider and the region's leading private sector master developer, DAMAC Properties, has launched its fourth project - 'Business Heights,' a 20-storey commercial tower in Jordan's Abdali master plan development.Jordan's parliament toughens penalty for potential Iraq fighters EARTHtimes.org - Mar 12 1:40 AM
Amman - Jordan's lower house of parliament has amended the country's penal code to increase the penalties for individuals who infiltrate into the country or illegally cross the border into neighbouring countries carrying weapons or explosives, parliam...Israel approves Jordan rail link Gulf Times - Mar 11 11:57 PM
JERUSALEM: The Israeli government yesterday approved an extensive regional co-operation project which includes the creation of a railway linking Jordan to the northern Israeli port of Haifa.DAMAC Properties unveils 1st commercial tower in Abdali development, Jordan Gowealthy - Mar 12 2:17 AM
Luxury lifestyle provider and the leading private master real estate developer in Dubai, DAMAC Properties, has launched its fourth project, Business Heights, a 20-storey commercial tower in Jordan's Abdali master plan development.Israel, Jordan, PA to discuss cooperation UPI - Mar 12 4:56 AM
The Japanese government is this week scheduled to host senior Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian officials to discuss joint economic projects.What I did this off-season: Jordan Tata Detroit Free Press - Mar 11 12:20 AM
Tigers pitcher Jordan Tata talks about his off-season.Chinese culture exhibition held in Jordan People's Daily - Mar 12 5:12 PM
A photo exhibition featuring the cultural diversity and vitality of contemporary China as well as China's ancient history and customs was held at Jordanian Royal Culture Center in Amman on Monday.Jordan Refurbs its M-113 Fleet Strategy Page - Mar 11 9:43 AM
March 11, 2007: Jordan, with the help of American parts and Jordanian contractors, is in the midst of refurbishing about a thousand of its M113 APCs (Armored Personnel Carriers.)West Jordan event to honor soldiers The Salt Lake Tribune - Mar 10 11:28 PM
West Jordan's annual "Thank a Soldier Day" will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the city armory, 7602 S. 4560 West. Scheduled speakers include West Jordan Mayor Dave Newton, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, Maj. Gen. Brian Tarbet, Rep. Chris Cannon and Rep. Jim Matheson. Performers will include military bands, country music singer Whitney Layne and a choir made up of students from ...Talabani follows peace talks from Jordan hospital AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 4:00 AM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is following a Baghdad peace conference of 16 world and regional powers from his hospital bed in neighbouring Jordan, medics said Saturday.JORDAN: Courts must be tougher on domestic violence IRIN - Mar 11 4:11 AM
AMMAN, 12 July 2006 (IRIN) - There has been a 20 per cent increase in recorded incidents of domestic violence in Jordan in 2005 over the previous year, said a senior official on Tuesday.Jordan church offers turkey dinner March 31 The Post-Standard - Mar 11 1:20 AM
There will be a turkey and mashed potatoes dinner March 31 at Jordan First Baptist Church. Dinners will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu also includes squash, gravy, dressing, rolls, cranberry sauce, beverages and homemade pies.Jordan toughens penal code Middle East Times - Mar 12 5:34 AM
AMMAN -- The Jordanian parliament Sunday approved a series of amendments toughening its penal code, particularly relating to terrorist-linked crimes, the state-run Petra news agency reported.Abbas meets Jordan King NDTV - Mar 10 7:14 PM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman on Saturday. The meeting came two days after Abdullah urged the US Congress to push for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying the status quo could not be allowed to continue.Vikings' title run ends against Jordan AccessNorthGA - Mar 10 7:46 PM
MACON - On a night when history was in the making, the East Hall boys basketball team could complete a sweep of the Class AAA titles falling 65-53 to Jordan (pronounced Jer-dun) Saturday night at the Macon Centreplex.Officer faces hearing over Abu Ghraib role MSNBC - Mar 12 7:09 AM
Lt. Col. Steven Jordan, the only U.S. military officer charged with crimes in the Abu Ghraib prison-abuse scandal, will have new hearing Monday at Fort McNair in Washington to determine whether he should be court-martialed.Pens' Staal becoming top defensive forward Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Penguins forward Jordan Staal will probably get his share of rookie of the year votes when the NHL regular season ends in three and a half weeks.Jordan's King urges to crystallize goals in upcoming Palestinian- Israeli negotiations People's Daily - Mar 10 6:30 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah II held talks with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday in Amman, during which Abdullah stressed the importance to crystallize a clear vision for goals and results in the upcoming negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.Talabani plans to return from Jordan hospital 'soon' The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 12 2:11 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, recovering in a Jordanian hospital from exhaustion and dehydration, says he is recuperating and will be going back home soon, his office said on Monday. "I am now in good health and I will return home soon," Talabani told a group of Iraqi lawmakers who visited him, his office said in a statement.Class 1-A final: Northwood-Kensett 54, Boyden-Hull 51 The Des Moines Register - Mar 12 12:13 PM
Jordan Cotter and Josh Walker made the most of their opportunities today.Judge tells district attorney he waited too long to try murder case The Daily Comet - Mar 12 3:28 PM
District attorney Eddie Jordan waited too long to retry a man on murder charges and the case probably will be thrown out, a state judge said Monday.Utah water forecasters: March won't be so wet, after all The Salt Lake Tribune - Mar 12 12:25 PM
Posted: 1:16 PM- WEST JORDAN - It seems that Utah's water supply forecasters are as changeable as, well, the weather. Just a week ago, they looked at the aftermath of several storms and predicted a normal and wet March. That would have meant some easing of what has so far been a below-average water year for the state. On Monday, it was a different story.Korn to Wear Legendary Number WLTX-TV Columbia - Mar 12 4:24 PM
Freshman quarterback Willy Korn is set to wear the #3 jersey, the same number worn by Clemson's 1981 National Championship Quarterback, Homer Jordan.ODU women take 16th straight in Colonial AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 11 2:07 PM
T.J. Jordan scored 17 points and Tiffany Green added 16 to help Old Dominion beat James Madison 78-70 and capture its 16th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship on Sunday.Athletes of the week Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
BRITTANY CHAMBERS JORDAN, BASKETBALL The sophomore guard scored 19 points in the Jaguars' Class 2A, Section 4 semifinal victory over St. Anthony and posted a triple-double -- 30 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists -- in their 66-47 victory over Minnehaha Academy in the championship game. "She played lights-out in that game," said Jordan coach Paul Lambrecht. JORDAIR JETT ST. AGNES, BASKETBALL The ...Inside Slant USA Today - 40 minutes ago
Cincinnati BengalsHonolulu Clean Cities to get $100k for biodisel work Honolulu Advertiser - Mar 12 4:05 PM
Honolulu Clean Cities will received a $100,000 clean air grant for biodiesel work from the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The agency's Air Division Director Deborah Jordan will make the presentation Wednesday at the Oceanic institute as part of the West Coast Collaborative Campaign.Looking beyond the summit: Optimists and skeptics abound JTA - Mar 12 8:57 AM
President Bush looks on as Ariel Sharon, right, and Mahmoud Abbas shake hands after their June 4 summit in Aqaba, Jordan.NBA: Jordan, Bobcats want to sign Vince Carter Sports Illustrated - Mar 09 9:41 AM
Word on the street is Michael Jordan in Charlotte, one of the few clubs with money to burn, has the hots for Vince Carter. -- Denver PostClimbing kids The Pantagraph - Mar 12 9:51 AM
BLOOMINGTON -- Jordan Clay likes hanging out with his kids, Ellen, 17; James, 13; and 12-year-old Joseph.Miller headed to Class-A Lakeland Detroit News - Mar 12 7:07 AM
Left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller and right-hander Jordan Tata were among eight players removed from the Tigers' major-league roster Monday morning.Team Notes USA Today - Mar 12 6:31 PM
nationalsThey Got Game Hartford Advocate - Mar 12 12:30 PM
When our friend Jordan Polon, one of the grand dames of Hartford s young set and the energetic force behind the Greater Hartford Arts Council s Visitor Center, recommends something we pay heed.Mistakes are costly for Baron grapplers Lancaster Online - Mar 12 10:32 AM
On the biggest stage in Pennsylvania wrestling, one mistake, one misstep can bury you. A lesson learned the hard way late Saturday night at the PIAA Triple-A wrestling championships by Manheim Central's Marcus Zimmerman and Jordan Enck. The day began early, and with great promise, for ...Destiny's darlings: Pentucket ready for red-hot Archbishop Williams Eagle-Tribune Online - Mar 12 9:12 AM
Michael Jordan. Shaquille O'Neal. Dwyane Wade. LeBron James. Those are just a few of the greats who have been guests of the TD Banknorth Garden in recent years. And later today, you can add the Division 3 North champion Pentucket Sachems to that distinguished list.Old Dominion wins 16 th straight tourney The Columbus Dispatch - Mar 12 4:20 AM
Old Dominion 78, James Madison 70 T.J. Jordan scored 17 points and Tiffany Green had 16 to help Old Dominion beat James Madison yesterday in Newark, Del., and win its 16 th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship.Fans ponder 'Lost,' 'Heroes' connections The Press-Enterprise - Mar 12 9:10 AM
Greg Grunberg has gone from a doomed pilot in the first episode of ABC's "Lost" to a starring role as Matt Parkman on NBC's "Heroes." "Heroes" creator Tim Kring and "Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof worked together on "Crossing Jordan."USA U-18s get by North Stars Traverse City Record-Eagle - Mar 12 6:59 AM
ANN ARBOR Jordan Schroeder scored a hat trick as the Team USA U-18s topped the Traverse City North Stars 5-2 Saturday night. Team USA took a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes of play, but the Stars came back to knot up the game with goals by Harrison Niemann and Ben Plocar.D.C. School Repairs Caught Up in Dispute Washington Post - 58 minutes ago
Although parents, teachers and officials agree that many school buildings in the District are in dire need of renovation and repair, the D.C. Council and D.C. public schools are squabbling over who will have control over $1 billion in contracts to make some of the necessary changes. Spain to open technical cooperation office in Amman Khaleej Times - Mar 12 6:54 AM
AMMAN - The Spanish government plans to set up a technical cooperation office in Jordan this year to cope with expanded aid to the Hashemite Kingdom and other regional countries, a senior Spanish embassy official announced Monday.Butler's Status Is Uncertain Washington Post - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
Forward Caron Butler, whose rise to All-Star status has coincided with the Wizards' rise in the standings, is ailing and may have to sit for a game.Military officer wants statements tossed AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 3:45 PM
The only U.S. military officer charged in the abuse of Abu Ghraib prisoners tried to convince a military judge Monday to toss out statements he made denying that he saw prisoners mistreated.The Seven Wonders Reconsidered Washington Post - Mar 12 6:39 PM
PARIS, March 12 -- Maybe it simply feeds modern society's obsession with lists and rankings, but more than 2,000 years after ancient Greeks identified the Seven Wonders of the World, millions of people around the globe are casting Internet ballots to update the list.Japan to host 4-way meeting in Tokyo on Mideast peace Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 12 1:11 AM
_ Japan will host a four-way Cabinet-level meeting with Israel, the Palestinians and Jordan in Tokyo on Wednesday to launch an initiative to help revitalize the economy of the Palestinian territories and to build regional trust through cooperation, the Foreign Ministry said Monday.Vallejo alumnus honored for work in Iraq, Jordan Vallejo Times-Herald - Mar 10 7:58 AM
Gary Alexander, a 1966 Vallejo High School alumnus, now a retired diplomat, has received the Iraqi Ministry of Interior Award and the government of Jordan's service medal for distinguished duty.Christina Aguilera reveals bedroom secrets Moldova.org - Mar 12 8:40 AM
Christina Aguilera spices things up in the bedroom by playing doctors and nurses with her husband Jordan Bratman, claims Maxim magazine. However, the 'Ain't No Other Man' star has complained that she cannot listen to her own music when she is feeling romantic, saying: "I'd be too busy analysing my own voice. I get very nitpicky." She told Maxim: "I like to play doctor. I got Jordan a doctor's ...Birthday wishes this week go out to Danny Kurten March 7, Justin Bacon, Jill Bond, Cameron Buck, Eden Pawlowski March ... Navasota Examiner - Mar 12 10:48 AM
Special birthday wishes go out to Betty Joe Jordan of Houston, she will be another year older Sunday the 11th. Belated birthday wishes go out to Donna Jensen she celebrated her day Feb. 27 and Larry Jensen celebrated Friday the 2nd.Men's Basketball: Region might go retro with UNC vs. Georgetown San Antonio Express-News - Mar 12 12:09 AM
Rematch would stir up memories of Jordan-Ewing clash in 1982 title game.The enemy of my enemy: Israel, Jordan in a rough neighborhood JTA - Mar 09 11:12 PM
A Jordanian flag flies near King Abdullah´s palace in Amman. As one of the Arab world´s poorest and most vulnerable countries, Jordan is in a tough spot. Perhaps ironically, this is what make Jordan´s relationship with Israel so indispensable.Sachems Ready For Bigger Stage The Daily News of Newburyport - Mar 12 9:11 AM
Michael Jordan. Shaquille O'Neal. Dwayne Wade. Lebron James. Those are just a few of the greats who have been guests of the TD Banknorth Garden in recent years. And later today, you can add the Division 3 North champion Pentucket Sachems to that distinguished list.Keeping a piece of history intact Deseret Morning News - Mar 11 11:32 PM
The West Jordan Historical Society is hoping to preserve a large, two-story wooden barn, built at least 100 years ago, by moving it from the middle of a residential subdivision to the city's museum property nearly 1 1/2 miles away. The barn would be used to house several larger artifacts from the city's past, including a horse-drawn mail wagon, the truck used by West Jordan's first volunteer fire ...Old Dominion defeats JMU for CAA title The Philadelphia Inquirer - Mar 12 12:05 AM
T.J. Jordan scored 17 points and Tiffany Green added 16 to help Old Dominion beat James Madison, 78-70, yesterday and capture its 16th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship in Newark, Del.2002 Saudi Plan Revived as Spur to Arab-Israeli Talks New York Times - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
Israeli officials, pressed by Washington, are suddenly finding much to praise in a Saudi peace proposal offered at the height of a series of Palestinian suicide bombings.Team Notes USA Today - Mar 12 6:30 PM
tigersFinal hurdles a bit too high Lancaster Online - Mar 12 5:57 AM
Obstacles to success, especially when the prize is the gold standard of that endeavor, come in all shapes, sizes and wear a variety of wrestling singlets.Manheim Central's Jordan Enck and Marcus Zimmerman came oh-so-close to capturing a coveted state wrestling gold medal late (very, ve...HIGH SCHOOLS Albany Times Union - Mar 12 5:29 AM
Talor Battle (Bishop Maginn), Luke Weaver (CBA), Khaliq Gross (LaSalle), Zach O'Brien (Bishop Gibbons), Devin Grimes (Catholic Central). Second Team Dino Johnson (Amsterdam), Enith Perry (Albany), Jordan Gettings (Catholic Central), Donovan Johnson (Troy), Brenton Horne (Bishop Gibbons).Downtown Traffic Stop Ends in Drug Arrest Du Quoin Evening Call - Mar 12 10:43 AM
A traffic stop at approximately 1 p.m. on South Washington Street alongside Casey's in Du Quoin resulted in two arrests. Perry County Sheriff Keith Kellerman said Illinois State Police made the stop. A radio check determined that Jordan Leggans, 19, of Du Quoin was wanted on an outstanding warrant.Virtual ad agency gives a glimpse of the future BizJournals - Mar 11 11:28 PM
Advertising executive Jordan Zimmerman told his staff three years ago to design something "that, if one of our competitors invented it, it would put us out of business."Jordan wins big Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Mar 10 12:12 AM
There hadn't been much recruiting buzz about Jordan High School junior guard Terrance Hill heading into the Class AAA state basketball tournament. Comment? U.S. deaths in Afghanistan, region AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 4:52 PM
As of Monday, March 12, 2007, at least 308 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The Defense Department last updated its figures Saturday, March 3, 2007.Team Notes USA Today - Mar 12 6:31 PM
bravesMitchell R. Jaruzel Gaylord Herald Times - Mar 12 6:54 AM
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Register here to share your opinion on our reader forum. Mitchell R. Jaruzel, 86, of Jordan Township, Antrim County died on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at his home.Gmarket "outperform," target price reduced New Ratings - Mar 12 3:17 AM
NEW YORK, March 12 (newratings.com) - Analyst Jordan Rohan of RBC Capital Markets maintains his "outperform" rating on Gmarket Inc (ticker: GMKT). The target price has been reduced from $27 to $20.Aguilera reveals bedroom secrets Digital Spy - Mar 12 5:54 AM
Christina Aguilera and her husband Jordan Bratman share their bedroom secrets.S.L. police seek identity of transient found dead Deseret Morning News - Mar 11 11:31 PM
Salt Lake police are trying to learn the identity a homeless man found dead along the banks of the Jordan River Thursday.Washington calls envoy's Damascus meeting 'useful' AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 4:40 PM
The United States called "useful" its highest-level diplomatic visit to Syria in two years, in which the US envoy unexpectedly met directly with her Syrian counterpart.All West Region Team Announced KXMA-TV Dickinson - Mar 12 5:23 PM
ALL WEST REGIONS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: ZAC ELGIE-MINOT HIGH RYNE HORNECKER-MINOT HIGH SHAUN KNIFE-BELCOURT BRIAN QVALE-WILLISTON JORDAN SCHMITZ-WILLISTON ALL WEST REGION GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: AMBER ADAMS-SR.-MINOT HIGH SHAUNA KNIFE-SOPHOMORE-BELCOURT A Ramble Through the Mind of the Pogues? Poet New York Times - Mar 12 3:51 PM
Age and old habits may have taken their toll on Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, but his feistiness remains undiminished.Huskies Advance To Atlantic Hockey Semis University of Connecticut Daily Campus - Mar 12 7:06 AM
With just 43 seconds between the Huskies and their second consecutive trip to the Atlantic Hockey semifinals, Mercyhurst, down 5-4, pulled goaltender Jordan Wakefield to give the Lakers a 6-5 man advantage in the final moments. UConn would prevail however, with a few key saves by Huskies goaltender Beau Erickson that helped fight off the Lakers, who were desperately trying to tie the game.February 2007 glimpses USA Today - Mar 12 4:07 PM
Here is a closer look at many of the U.S. military personnel killed in February because of the conflict in Iraq.New businesses, acquisitions and more Inside Business - Mar 12 5:49 AM
W.M. Jordan Co. of Newport News and Richmond has been selected to construct Sentara BelleHarbour, an outpatient medical campus in northern Suffolk.Amended timings The Hindu - Mar 12 1:48 PM
NEW DELHI: Monika Raut clocked 23 minutes 24 seconds, not 24 minutes 23 seconds, as released by the Asian Athletics Association (AAA), while winning the junior women's 8-km race in the Asian cross-country championships at Amman, Jordan, on ...Arutz 7 TV Israel National News - Mar 12 7:35 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres has landed in Tokyo for talks with the Japanese Foreign Minister and with representatives of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Jordan.Old Dominion wins 16th straight Colonial Athletic title Austin American-Statesman - Mar 11 7:52 PM
Drake wins Missouri Valley. NEWARK, Del. T.J. Jordan scored 17 points and Tiffany Green added 16 to help Old Dominion beat James Madison 78-70 and capture its 16th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship on Sunday.Easton's Oliver could be next to win 3 wrestling golds phillyburbs.com - Mar 12 12:11 AM
HERSHEY, Pa. - In between catching breaths, Jordan Oliver spoke in low tones and didn't crack a smile. He certainly didn't look or sound like someone who had just won a second PIAA wrestling gold medal.$100K In Counterfeit Items Seized From Flea Market WKMG Local6.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 1:46 PM
A nearly eight-month-long investigation by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrests of four people on charges related to dealing in stolen property and the sale of counterfeit goods.Middle East Business Information Zawya - Mar 12 3:19 AM
Loading ... Amman, Jordan 12 March 2007 - Multinational industrial firm Sayegh Group has recently appointed TRACCS Jordan as its public relations agency and representative in the country.Why Moslems Tolerate Islamic Terrorists Strategy Page - Mar 12 2:58 AM
March 12, 2007: Four Moslem nations (Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan) have joined forces to fight Islamic terrorism via efforts to promote moderate Islam among young people throughout the Islamic world.FB Griffith agrees to 3-year deal with Raiders Sports Illustrated - Mar 12 9:48 AM
The Oakland Raiders added another running back to their roster Saturday, agreeing to a $3.8 million, three-year contract with free-agent fullback Justin Griffith.SPORTSWIRE - Hasay withdraws from IAAF Worlds Santa Maria Times - Mar 12 2:48 AM
Ultimately the security concern was too much of a concern for Jordan Hasay to make the trip she had been looking forward to after winning the race she had been pointing toward for months.Chaps beat South Plains to make return trip to Hutch Midland Reporter-Telegram - Mar 12 1:27 AM
BELTON -- Jordan Brooks had no doubt that his Midland College men's basketball team had the right ingredients to make it to the NJCAA National Tournament.Druse bride leaves Israel home for Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 11:27 AM
In a buffer zone between two bitter enemies, Arwad Abushahen bid a heartbroken farewell to her family on Monday, her joy at marrying the man she loves tempered by the fact she might never see her home again.JORDAN: Honour killings still tolerated AlertNet - Mar 11 1:31 AM
Source: IRIN Jordanian law continues to be lenient on those who kill their female relatives in the name of protecting family honour. Last year, between 15 and 20 women were stabbed, beaten or strangled to death by family members, sometimes women themselves. Government backs Peres' economic peace channel Haaretz Daily - Mar 12 1:05 AM
The government yesterday approved the economic peace corridor project as a national project. The plan, the brainchild of Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres, stretches 500 kilometers from the Gulf of Eilat along the Arava and Jordan Valleys to the Yarmuch River.EDS Acquires India-Based Software Tester TechWeb via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 9:00 AM
The move follows last year's majority stake purchase in Indian outsourcer Mphasis.ODU women take 16th straight in Colonial OregonLive.com - Mar 11 2:37 PM
NEWARK, Del. (AP) T.J. Jordan scored 17 points and Tiffany Green added 16 to help Old Dominion beat James Madison 78-70 and capture its 16th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship on Sunday.Darren Eliot: Seeking Nashville's hockey fans Sports Illustrated - Mar 12 10:11 AM
I've been to Nashville many times and always enjoy my visits to the city. Now, this isn't a travelogue piece, but my schedule brought me there over the weekend and I decided to spend my time as a diehard hockey fan. I took in two Predators games, multiple youth hockey games, and even went to the Preds' Friday optional skate at their practice rink.'Evil killers must be brought to justice' icCroydon - Mar 12 2:08 AM
HEARTBROKEN relatives of a loving couple who were gunned down in cold blood one year ago have made an emotional appeal to find their killers. A £20,000 reward is also being offered in a bid to nail the "evil" murderers of Jordan Jackson, 20, and Leyla DjemalNorthcott, 21.Notes USA Today - Mar 12 2:22 AM
WizardsUS renews limited contact with Syria after two-year hiatus AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 8:41 AM
Syria called for an unrestricted dialogue with Washington on Monday, as a senior US official made the highest-level visit to Damascus in two years for talks limited to the Iraqi refugee crisis.