'I was in Petra' launches new 'out-of-the-box' projects to boost tourism
AMMAN — The entire Jordanian economy will revive when boosting tourism, which is tied to all other sectors and offers job opportunities to t ...
Prince Hassan, Razzaz review sectoral studies results
Aug 16, 2018
Terror suspects under interrogation for Fuheis, Salt killings
Aug 16, 2018
'Many efforts exerted to ensure citizens, media's easy access to information'
Aug 16, 2018

Local

20-year jail term for man who killed colleague over love affair

By Rana Husseini - Aug 16, 2018

AMMAN — The Court of Cassation has upheld a September Criminal Court ruling sentencing a 46-year-old man to 20 years in prison after convict ...

Read aloud programme fosters grassroots solution to education

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Aug 16, 2018

AMMAN — Started in 2006 as an initiative to boost reading in urban and rural Jordanian communities, We Love Reading (WLR) has now reached 40 ...

41% of online rumours come from abroad

By JT - Aug 16, 2018

AMMAN — Akeed, an online portal dedicated to monitoring the credibility of media, has conducted a survey that concluded that local electroni ...

Region

Iran supreme leader admits mistake over nuclear talks

By Reuters - Aug 16, 2018

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has admitted he made a mistake in allowing the country's foreign minister to speak to his US c ...

Israel reopens Gaza crossing as truce talks press on

By AFP - Aug 16, 2018

Yemen’s ancient architecture threatened by war

By Reuters - Aug 15, 2018

Aquarius charity vows to sail again, perhaps under German flag

By AFP - Aug 15, 2018

Yemen says waiting for peace talks invite, expectations low

By AFP - Aug 15, 2018

World

US newspapers hit back at Trump, defend free press

By AFP - Aug 16, 2018

WASHINGTON — US newspapers big and small hit back on Thursday at President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on the news media, with a coord ...

‘Greek fire death toll at 96’

By AFP - Aug 15, 2018

‘Suspected’ terrorist attack in London injures three

By Agencies - Aug 15, 2018

US pastor in Turkey appeals for release, end to travel ban — lawyer

By Reuters - Aug 15, 2018

Two Koreas to hold third summit of Kim, Moon next month

By Reuters - Aug 13, 2018

Business

Turkey doubles tariffs on some US imports; Turkish lira rallies

By Reuters - Aug 15, 2018

ISTANBUL — Turkey doubled tariffs on some US imports including cars, alcohol and tobacco on Wednesday in retaliation for US moves, but the l ...

Hardcore hedge fund bulls say Iran sanctions may see oil at $150
Division, confusion in the Chinese street over how China should respond to trade war

Features

Motivate yourself by giving someone else advice

By AFP - Aug 16, 2018

CHICAGO — If you are struggling to find the motivation for something, new US research says giving advice to others, rather than receiving it ...

Arabic and other languages on the web
Men, like women, can have post-sex blues

Sports

Alonso to retire from Formula One at end of season

By Reuters - Aug 15, 2018

Double world champion Fernando Alonso will retire from Formula One at the end of the season, his team McLaren said in a statement late Tuesd ...

USA confirms Ryder Cup eight but door open for Woods
Halep beats Stephens in Montreal in repeat of French Open win

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