On Thursday, the United Nations said that it does not expect a let-up in the number of Syrian refugees fleeing to neighboring Jordan and asked for funds to help Jordan cope with the influx. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of Syrian refugees in Jordan is expected to increase by up to 33% and reach …
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It does appear that the Arab Spring has bypassed the Arab monarchies. All the predictions of turmoil, upheaval, and catastrophe in Jordan have been proven wrong. With aplomb, King Abdullah saved the country from the worst aspects of the Arab spring. Jordan’s King Abdullah II hails from the Hashemite Kingdom, and is a 43rd descendent of the prophet Muhammad. Therefore, …
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On Wednesday, the Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin defended the right of Palestinians to a “sovereign and independent” homeland, saying that he hoped that the Pope’s upcoming visit will lead to a “courageous decision” for peace. Cardinal Parolin’s role in the Vatican is equivalent to that of a country’s Prime Minister. “We know that the pope is going …
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On Friday, “outlaws” threw several petrol bombs at government buildings in the southern city Ma’an. The violence in the city this week has led to the death of one person and wounded five policemen, according to security sources. The violence began on Sunday, when gunmen fired at policemen guarding a courthouse in the night, seriously wounding one of them. It …
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With a Ph.D. in molecular cell biology from the University of Iowa, USA, Associate Professor and former Director of the center of studies at the Hashemite University Rana Dajani is more than doing her part in making the world a better place. Dr. Dajani currently serves as a consultant to the higher council for science and technology in Jordan, an …
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