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Turkish heroin dealer, Albanian killer and Jordanian radical cleric are among hundreds of criminals protesting their human rights to stay in Britain

The decision to allow a Turkish heroin dealer to stay in Britain to protect his 'right to a family life' has prompted fresh scrutiny over the use of the European Convention on Human Rights by criminals seeking to dodge deportation. He was freed in 2013 and his lawyers have since used human rights laws to resist his deportation Somali-born Wahbi …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of civilians have fled …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amman, Jordan travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amman’s highlights lie not only in its ancient sites and skyscrapers, but in the joy of daily life in the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan travel advice: Is it safe to visit after Iran attacks Israel, and what are your rights if you have a trip booked?

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As of 2 October, Foreign Office advice for Jordan states: “FCDO advises against all travel to within 3km of the …

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3 months ago

Jordan's new PM, cabinet sworn in

China Daily

This handout picture released by the Jordanian Royal Palace on Sept 15, 2024 shows Jordan's new Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan. AMMAN -- Jordan's new Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan and members of his cabinet were sworn in on Wednesday before King Abdullah II, state-run Petra news agency reported. Within this new administration, Ayman Safadi was appointed as deputy prime minister and …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Posters to protests: The dynamics of Jordan’s recent elections

Al Jazeera

Voter apathy sparred with anger over the war on Gaza as Jordanians made their choices for parliament. Despite exceeding expectations, “there is no real power” and the IAF will have little political influence, Amer Al Sabaileh, a regional security expert based in Amman, said. This was the golden chance for them to gain new ground.” The other factor behind the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war

NPR

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war toggle caption Jordan Pix/Getty Images AMMAN — Jordanian voters are going to the polls Tuesday in the kingdom’s first parliamentary elections since a new election law two years ago paved the way for greater participation by political parties in the country’s political system. The treaty resulted in security cooperation …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

Associated Press

ALLENBY CROSSING, West Bank — Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. Israel’s military said the gunman approached the Allenby Bridge Crossing from the Jordanian side in a truck and opened fire at …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

3 Israelis killed by gunman crossing border from Jordan, says Israeli army

India Today

A gunman crossing from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border in the occupied West Bank before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli authorities said. The attack took place in a commercial cargo area under Israeli control where Jordanian trucks offload cargo entering the West Bank, officials said. "A terrorist approached the area of the …

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6 months ago

Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country

India TV News

Amid the scorching heatwaves, a surprising media report claimed at least 550 people died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse on Tuesday. A 2019 study by Geophysical Research Letters said that as temperatures rise in arid Saudi Arabia due to climate change, pilgrims performing …

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6 months ago

Saudi Arabia: 14 Jordanian Hajj pilgrims dead as temperature nears 48 degrees

Hindustan Times

At least 14 Jordanian Hajj pilgrims have died and 17 others were missing during the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to the prevailing scorching heat and extreme heatwave conditions. The Jordan foreign ministry said that 14 Jordanian pilgrims died, and 17 others were missing during the Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement, the Jordanian foreign ministry said it was coordinating with …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jordanian migrant who tried to storm one of the most secure bases in the U.S. illegally crossed the border WEEKS ago and another overstayed his visa, shocking new details reveal

Daily Mail

Two Jordanian nationals who attempted to breach a critically important military base are in the U.S. illegally, as fears over foreign espionage escalate. The new details about the Jordanians' who tried to unlawfully enter Quantico - one of the largest Marine bases in the U.S. - comes just a week after Congress held a classified hearing on attempts by foreign …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce talks continue

Al Jazeera

Top US diplomat says efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza must be accelerated and sustained as famine looms in parts of the territory. Israel has sought to demonstrate it is not blocking aid to Gaza, especially since US President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Washington’s policy could shift if Israel fails …

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8 months ago

Spencer Matthews announces world record attempt as he plans to run 30 marathons in 30 days through the Jordanian desert

Daily Mail

Spencer Matthews has announced a world record attempt as he plans to run the 'most consecutive marathons on sand'. Appearing on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday with his wife Vogue Williams to reveal the marathon attempt, Spencer explained how he plans to run thirty marathons in thirty days in the Joranian desert. Spencer Matthews has announced a world record attempt as …

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8 months ago

Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel

Al Jazeera

As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures. “There was imminent danger of drones or missiles falling in Jordan, and the Jordanian armed forces dealt with this danger in the appropriate manner,” Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said. The two parties quickly buried the hatchet, with Iran’s Mehr News saying Safadi told Iran’s …

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8 months ago

Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles

CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. CNN — As the skies over Amman and other Jordanian cities lit up with Jordan’s interception of Iranian drones and missiles headed for Israel last weekend, officials in the country were notably silent for hours. “The …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Fact Check: Viral Post Says Jordan's Princess Salma Shot Down Iranian Drones, Here's The Truth

News 18

A series of posts on X falsely claimed that Princess Salma bint Abdullah, the third child of Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania, shot down Iranian drones which flew through Jordanian airspace on their way to Israel. As the internet went abuzz with fears of fresh tensions in West Asia and a possible war between Israel and Iran, a story …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

6 months of war: Anger grows even in Arab countries having peace treaties with Israel

NPR

6 months of war: Anger grows even in Arab countries having peace treaties with Israel Six months of war in Gaza have sent shock waves through the Arab world. Public anger is growing in Jordan and Lebanon, two countries that have peace treaties with Israel. That includes two Arab countries which signed peace treaties with Israel decades ago. Egypt, the …

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9 months ago

A Jordanian flight to airdrop aid over a Gaza ruined by Israel’s bombing

Al Jazeera

Two special forces personnel stand at the back of the plane, shifting their weight from foot to foot as the plane rises and falls through mild turbulence. The chief loadmaster gives a thumbs-up, just in time for the plane to turn sharply towards the sandy beaches of Gaza. The two harnessed special forces personnel stand by the pallets as the …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Latest | Families of hostages held in Gaza launch a 4-day march to demand their freedom

The Independent

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10 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden trolled for ‘looking lost’ on stage with King of Jordan: ‘The world is laughing at US’

Hindustan Times

Amid concerns over his cognitive abilities and advancing age, US President Joe Biden appeared confused while sharing the stage with the King of Jordan, Abdullah II. King Abdullah II of Jordan walks to the lectern to speak after meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2024. “Where …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final

Al Jazeera

Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Qatar – A simple message from Jordan’s coach Hussein Ammouta – “go and have fun” – helped deliver one of the most famous wins for Jordan as they brushed aside Asian football giants South Korea on their way …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Eye on the Middle East | Killing of US forces in Jordan and Washington’s response present new challenges

Hindustan Times

On January 28, three personnel of the United States Army were killed in Jordan at Tower 22 — a US logistics outpost near Jordan’s borders with Iraq and Syria used to support the larger al-Tanf garrison in Syria and advise the Jordanian military. This exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran-backed militias in Iraq, however, exposes new fault-lines …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Journalists, lawyers and activists hacked with Pegasus spyware in Jordan, forensic probe finds

The Hindu

Israeli-made Pegasus spyware was used in Jordan to hack the cellphones of at least 30 people, including journalists, lawyers, human rights and political activists, the digital rights group Access Now said on February 1. The U.S. government was unpersuaded and blacklisted the NSO Group in November 2021, when iPhone maker Apple Inc. sued it, calling its employees “amoral 21st century …

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Turkish heroin dealer, Albanian killer and Jordanian radical cleric are among hundreds of criminals protesting their human rights to stay in Britain

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as they seek path to Damascus – forcing thousands to flee

Amman, Jordan travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat

Jordan travel advice: Is it safe to visit after Iran attacks Israel, and what are your rights if you have a trip booked?

Jordan's new PM, cabinet sworn in

Posters to protests: The dynamics of Jordan’s recent elections

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war

Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis

3 Israelis killed by gunman crossing border from Jordan, says Israeli army

Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country

Saudi Arabia: 14 Jordanian Hajj pilgrims dead as temperature nears 48 degrees

Jordanian migrant who tried to storm one of the most secure bases in the U.S. illegally crossed the border WEEKS ago and another overstayed his visa, shocking new details reveal

US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce talks continue

Spencer Matthews announces world record attempt as he plans to run 30 marathons in 30 days through the Jordanian desert

Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel

Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles

Fact Check: Viral Post Says Jordan's Princess Salma Shot Down Iranian Drones, Here's The Truth

6 months of war: Anger grows even in Arab countries having peace treaties with Israel

A Jordanian flight to airdrop aid over a Gaza ruined by Israel’s bombing

The Latest | Families of hostages held in Gaza launch a 4-day march to demand their freedom

Joe Biden trolled for ‘looking lost’ on stage with King of Jordan: ‘The world is laughing at US’

Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final

Eye on the Middle East | Killing of US forces in Jordan and Washington’s response present new challenges

Journalists, lawyers and activists hacked with Pegasus spyware in Jordan, forensic probe finds