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  Purported IS video shows Jordan pilot burned to death

  World | February 04, 2015 7:18 IST

  Cairo: A video released online Tuesday purportedly shows a Jordanian pilot captured by the Islamic State extremist group being burned to death.The Associated Press was not immediately able to confirm the authenticity of the video,

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  Prove abducted pilot still alive: Jordan tells IS

  World | January 29, 2015 8:18 IST

  Amman: Jordan said Wednesday that it wants the Islamic State (IS) to prove that the Jordanian pilot abducted by the militant group last month was still alive."Jordan has asked the Islamic State (IS) to provide

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  Jordan ready to swap inmate for pilot held by Islamic State

  World | January 28, 2015 18:20 IST

  Amman, Jordan: Jordan said Wednesday it is willing to swap an Iraqi woman held on death row in Jordan for a Jordanian pilot captured in December by extremists from the Islamic State group.The statement by

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  Jordan to continue defending holy sites in east Jerusalem

  World | January 07, 2015 7:50 IST

  Amman: Jordan would continue to defend Christian and Islamic holy sites in east Jerusalem, the country's foreign minister Nasser Judeh said on Tuesday.Judeh reiterated the government's keenness to protect the sites in the holy city

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  Muslims required to stand up to terrorism: Jordan

  World | November 30, 2014 6:38 IST

  Amman: Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour said on Saturday that it was the duty of all Arabs and Muslims to stand up to terrorism and terrorist groups that tarnish the image of Islam, media reported.Jordan,

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  Jordan calls for solution to Palestinian issue

  World | November 28, 2014 6:49 IST

  Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday said Middle East will continue to suffer from instability and lack of security if no solution to the Palestinian issue is found, media reported.In a letter sent

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  Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood demands leader's release

  World | November 22, 2014 7:42 IST

  Amman: Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood has demanded the release of its detained leader Zaki Bani Rsheid.In a statement Friday, the group said that the security forces had arrested its deputy head Zaki Bani Rsheid Thursday, Xinhua

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  French fighter jets in Jordan to back offensive against IS

  World | November 20, 2014 6:58 IST

  Paris: France has decided to deploy six Mirage fighter jets in Jordan to back missions against the Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Iraq."There were nine Rafale (jets) in the UAE and they will be reinforced

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  Jordan warns of repeated Israeli violations in Jerusalem

  World | November 13, 2014 6:04 IST

  Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday warned of repeated and provocative Israeli violations in Jerusalem and against Al Aqsa Mosque, media reported.At a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Jordanian leader said

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  Jordan says scrapping peace deal with Israel impossible

  World | November 10, 2014 7:09 IST

  Amman: Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour Sunday said it is impossible to scrap the peace deal with Israel under the current circumstances, media reported.Severing the deal will cause political, security and military consequences, Ensour said,

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  Benjamin Netanyahu assures Jordan of status quo at holy site

  World | November 07, 2014 6:23 IST

  Jerusalem/Amman: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reassured King Abdullah II of Jordan that Israel does not intend to change the status quo in al- Aqsa Mosque and its compound in East Jerusalem, officials and

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  Jordan recalls envoy to Israel over mosque violations

  World | November 05, 2014 20:40 IST

  Amman: Jordan Wednesday recalled its ambassador in Israel in protest against tensions and violations of Al-Aqsa Mosque, media reported.Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour ordered the recall of the ambassador for consultations due to repeated violations

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  FIFA World Cup: Colombia wins World Cup tuneup over Jordan, 3-0

  Football | June 07, 2014 10:15 IST

  Buenos Aires: Colombia used two penalty kick goals to ease past Jordan 3-0 in a warm-up for the World Cup on Friday.   Twice Jordan, which did not qualify for the international soccer championship, committed hand

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  11 jailed in Jordan over plans to bomb embassies

  World | May 29, 2014 8:37 IST

  Amman: Jordan's state security court Wednesday sentenced 11 people to prison terms ranging from four to 20 years for seeking to bomb Western embassies in the country.According to the court, the 11 defendants, belonging to

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  Jordan, Saudi sign $232 mn grant agreements

  May 12, 2014 11:54 IST

  Amman: Jordan and Saudi Arabia signed $232 million grant agreements Sunday, the state media reported.Jordanian Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Ibrahim Saif said the amount will be used to finance projects in the field

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  Jordan museum displays unique vehicles

  World | February 19, 2014 17:18 IST

  Amman, Jordan:  On a hilltop of the Jordanian capital, a museum with some of the world's most unique cars and motorbikes recounts a century of the ruling Hashemite dynasty's elegant lifestyle.The Royal Automobile Museum was

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  Over 591,000 Syrian refugees now in Jordan

  World | February 11, 2014 19:18 IST

  Amman: Jordan on Tuesday said the overall number of Syrian refugees in the country reached 591,176 since the start of the unrest in Syria three years ago.The government said a total of 136,952 refugees live

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  Jordan players request 'leave' from World Cup playoff

  Football | November 15, 2013 16:42 IST

  Montevideo: In signs of a brewing rebellion, seven members of Jordan's national football team have reportedly said they won't travel to Montevideo for next week's second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Uruguay.Jordan

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  Uruguay coach sees tough playoff against Jordan

  Football | November 09, 2013 13:46 IST

  Montevideo: Uruguay's national football team coach Oscar Tabarez Friday said Jordan will be tough to beat in the upcoming playoff between the two for a chance to compete in the 2014 World Cup finals in

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  World Cup qualifier: Jordan not scared of Uruguay

  Football | October 24, 2013 23:19 IST

  Amman, Jordan: Jordan coach Husam Hassan has told his side to pay no heed to Uruguay's record and reputation when they meet in World Cup qualifying playoffs next month.Hassan, as he has been since he