Jordan embarks on reform path in ‘tough neighbourhood’ — PM
AMMAN — Prime Minister Omar Razzaz has said that Jordan’s problems emanate from its “tough neighbourhood”, as refugees constitute 20 per cen ...
Two-state solution ‘crystal clear’ path to peace — FM
Jan 23, 2020
PM wraps up WEF attendance in Davos
Jan 23, 2020
‘Gov’t committed to recommendations of women empowerment conference’
Jan 23, 2020

Local

King, in phone call with Abu Dhabi crown prince, discusses ties, region

By JT - Jan 23, 2020

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, in a phone call on Thursday with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and d ...

EU makes financial guarantee on green energy investments

By JT - Jan 23, 2020

AMMAN — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have agreed upon a new 50-million-euro progr ...

Labour ministry gears up for crackdown as grace period for illegal workers nears end

By JT - Jan 23, 2020

AMMAN — Labour Minister Nidal Bataineh on Thursday issued several decisions aimed to encourage employers and their guest workers to benefit ...

Region

Iraq protester gunned down in second night of violence

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

BASRA, Iraq — An Iraqi demonstrator was shot dead in the southern city of Basra overnight, a security source and the human rights commission ...

Putin calls for summit of key UN Security Council members

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

Daesh resurgence possible if US leaves Iraq — general

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

Iraq activist shot dead as protesters block roads

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

Macron loses cool with Israeli forces in ‘Chirac moment’

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

World

Trump, back from Davos, denounces Senate trial

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump fulminated against his impeachment trial on Thursday as Democrats prepared to resume making their cas ...

Queen gives assent for Britain to leave EU

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

In Spain, toll rises to nine dead as Storm Gloria ebbs

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

‘What use is wealth if it burns?’ Britain’s Prince Charles sounds climate alarm

By AFP - Jan 22, 2020

French unions try to keep pension protest alive as deadline looms

By AFP - Jan 22, 2020

Business

Stocks retreat as China steps up virus response

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

LONDON — Investor nerves over the spread of a deadly new virus from China hammered Asian equities and oil benchmarks on Thursday, as authori ...

Payout for Musk as Tesla value tops $100b
First flight of Boeing's 777X set for Thursday — sources

Features

Better sleep in six step

By Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) - Jan 23, 2020

You’re not doomed to toss and turn every night. ...

Taming repetitive tasks
A new battleground in the web browser wars: Privacy, a competitive advantage

Sports

Sarri set for Napoli return, Rome prepares for fiery derby

By AFP - Jan 23, 2020

MILAN — Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said he expects an emotional return to his former club Napoli on Sunday as Lazio and Roma prepare for ...

Arteta hopes 10-man Arsenal’s grit points to brighter future
Premier League wobbles leave top four chase wide open

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