Protecting national security ‘our first and foremost priority’ — King
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday voiced his pride in the relentless efforts of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) and ot ...
Jordan receives eight Blackhawks from US
Mar 04, 2016
Syria ceasefire is holding despite some fighting — UN envoy
Mar 03, 2016
‘JD214,000 saved in 2015 by campaigns to combat illegal use of subsidised flour’
Mar 03, 2016

Local

Security forces scan scene of anti-terror raid to ensure all is safe

By Laila Azzeh - Mar 03, 2016

AMMAN ­­— Security and civil defence apparatuses on Thursday carried out operations in Irbid to "cleanse" the area in which Tuesday's anti-t ...

House speaker in Greece to discuss region, ties

By JT - Mar 03, 2016

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Thursday delivered the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah to Greek President Prokopis Pavlo ...

Senate returns elections bill to House after slight change

By JT - Mar 03, 2016

AMMAN — The Senate on Wednesday approved the draft elections law as referred from the Lower House, making a slight amendment, the Jordan New ...

Region

US forces capture major Daesh operative in Iraq — official

By AFP - Mar 03, 2016

WASHINGTON — US commandos have captured a major Daesh operative in Iraq and his detention will likely lead to the apprehension of other Daes ...

In Daesh battle, Cairo struggles to rally Sinai tribes

By Reuters - Mar 03, 2016

Impoverished interior poses risk for struggling Tunisia

By AFP - Mar 03, 2016

Syria truce offers glimpses of normality

By Reuters - Mar 03, 2016

Emirates postpones launch of world's longest flight

By AFP - Mar 03, 2016

World

North Korea fires short-range projectiles into sea — Seoul

By AP - Mar 03, 2016

SEOUL — North Korea fired six short-range projectiles into the sea off its east coast Thursday, South Korean officials said, just hours afte ...

UN imposes harsh new sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear programme

By Reuters - Mar 02, 2016

Trump, Clinton capture key wins on US Super Tuesday

By Reuters - Mar 02, 2016

France razes ‘Jungle’ camp as Greece buckles under migrant crisis

By AFP - Mar 01, 2016

Malian militant accused of war crimes for Timbuktu attack

By AFP - Mar 01, 2016

Business

‘Social curse’ of huge personal debt raises worries in wealthy Qatar

By Reuters - Mar 03, 2016

DOHA — Credit cards on the limit, huge bank borrowings and a struggle to repay loans: these are the personal debt problems of some Qataris d ...

Poor data raises specter of Brazilian depression
Oil's squeeze spreads from Gulf Arab states to banks

Features

Colouring craze poses headache for crayon makers

By AFP - Mar 03, 2016

NUREMBERG, Germany — Colouring books for grown-ups may be the new lifestyle craze, promising ways to combat stress, unleash our creative spi ...

Tea in the Highlands? ‘Mad’ grower tends blooming crop
The evolution of instant messaging

Sports

Spurs beat Pistons to clinch play-off spot

By AP - Mar 03, 2016

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 23 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 97-81 o ...

Basketball League enters decisive stage
Infantino wants more player involvement in FIFA decisions

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