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Jordan: Christian writer on trial for cartoon mocking ISIL is shot dead
Jordanian Christian writer Nahed Hattar was shot dead on Sunday outside the courthouse where he was standing trial on charges of contempt of religion.Jordanian Christian writer Nahed Hattar was shot dead on Sunday outside the courthouse where he was standing trial on charges of contempt of religion.
Jordan's moderate Islamists set to make gains in parliamentary poll
Voter apathy in Jordan could be an opportunity for the country's re-branded Islamists to make gainsVoter apathy in Jordan could be an opportunity for the country's re-branded Islamists to make gains
Muslim Brotherhood is back as Jordan goes to the polls
The people of Jordan are voting in parliamentary elections under a new system which it is claimed shows the pro-Western monarchy is bringing in democratic…The people of Jordan are voting in parliamentary elections under a new system which it is claimed shows the pro-Western monarchy is bringing in democratic…
Syrian speak out ahead UN refugee summit
As the UN General Assembly prepares to host a high-level summit to address the refugee and migrant crisis, the reality for the millions of Syrians who have fled the country since 2011 is one of frustrAs the UN General Assembly prepares to host a high-level summit to address the refugee and migrant crisis, the reality for the millions of Syrians who have fled the country since 2011 is one of frustr
Three dead as violence erupts in the West bank and East Jerusalem
Violence has flared up in the occupied West Bank.Violence has flared up in the occupied West Bank.
Abu Ghaush treated to a hero's welcome
Jordan’s first ever Olympic medalist Abu Ghaush was treated to a hero’s welcome as he arrived back home on Tuesday night.Jordan’s first ever Olympic medalist Abu Ghaush was treated to a hero’s welcome as he arrived back home on Tuesday night.
Being a mother and refugee at Jordan's Zaatari camp
Being a mother or a refugee can be tough enough, but what is it like to be both?Being a mother or a refugee can be tough enough, but what is it like to be both?
Jordan vows to respond 'with an iron fist' to border attack
The funeral has taken place of one of six Jordanian border guards killed by a suicide bomber on Tuesday.The funeral has taken place of one of six Jordanian border guards killed by a suicide bomber on Tuesday.
Suspect arrested after deadly attack on Jordan refugee camp
At least five people have been killed in an assault on a security office in the Baqaa refugee camp outside the Jordanian capital.At least five people have been killed in an assault on a security office in the Baqaa refugee camp outside the Jordanian capital.
Soccer star Mesut Ozil has kickabout with young Syrian refugees
Young Syrian refugees in Jordan have been having a kickabout with Germany and Arsenal soccer star Mesut Ozil.Young Syrian refugees in Jordan have been having a kickabout with Germany and Arsenal soccer star Mesut Ozil.
Action by European states to welcome refugees from Syria and Iraq
The tide of refugees from Syria and Iraq and the possible effect on European states was a subject examined by many television channels. SpanishThe tide of refugees from Syria and Iraq and the possible effect on European states was a subject examined by many television channels. Spanish
'Dégradé': Black comedy offers fresh take on Middle Eastern conflict
‘Dégradé’ is a black comedy by Palestinian twin brothers Arab and Tarzan Nasser. Just like its authors, the film is banned in Gaza, and was shot in‘Dégradé’ is a black comedy by Palestinian twin brothers Arab and Tarzan Nasser. Just like its authors, the film is banned in Gaza, and was shot in
Jordan's Queen Rania questions EU migration deal with Turkey
More than 300 migrants have been rescued from boats in the Mediterranean by the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières. The group have been takenMore than 300 migrants have been rescued from boats in the Mediterranean by the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières. The group have been taken
Jordan closes Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Amman
The offices were sealed on the orders of the city's governor, though no reason was given for the closure.The offices were sealed on the orders of the city's governor, though no reason was given for the closure.
Meet the two young Jordanians running world's largest Arabic website
The website Mawdoo3.com has had a meteoric rise, but many outside the Arabic-speaking world have not yet heard of it. Some 17.1 million peopleThe website Mawdoo3.com has had a meteoric rise, but many outside the Arabic-speaking world have not yet heard of it. Some 17.1 million people
Jordan: Bad weather forces closure of iconic Petra ruins
The ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan have been closed to visitors, amid fears of flash floods and rock slides. Braving bad weather, tourists visitedThe ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan have been closed to visitors, amid fears of flash floods and rock slides. Braving bad weather, tourists visited
Syria: "We are near another ceasefire" - Kerry
Obama and Putin are likely to discuss the terms of the deal in the coming days.Obama and Putin are likely to discuss the terms of the deal in the coming days.
Prince Ali bin al Hussein's bid to 'clean up' FIFA
FIFA is set to elect a new president on the 26th of February amid the worst crisis in its history. Rocked by a series of corruption scandals over theFIFA is set to elect a new president on the 26th of February amid the worst crisis in its history. Rocked by a series of corruption scandals over the
FIFA political disloyalty leads to reprisals - Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein on Tuesday claimed there is a climate of fear and reprisals within the football’s worldFIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein on Tuesday claimed there is a climate of fear and reprisals within the football’s world
Netanyahu pledges to protect Israel 'from predatory animals'
The whole of Israel will ultimately be fenced off for its own protection, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed. Inspecting the construction ofThe whole of Israel will ultimately be fenced off for its own protection, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed. Inspecting the construction of
UK berates Russia ahead of Donors' Conference on Syria
Ahead of the London Donors’ Conference on Syria, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visited the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. The conferenceAhead of the London Donors’ Conference on Syria, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond visited the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. The conference
"Theeb" a story of survival in the Jordanian desert
The first feature film by Naji Abu Nowar is an adventure film. It is a story of revenge and survival in the Jordanian desert. The action revolvesThe first feature film by Naji Abu Nowar is an adventure film. It is a story of revenge and survival in the Jordanian desert. The action revolves
Setting emergency standards for aid and education
This edition of Learning World looks at crisis education, and crisis management; two schools, two approaches to tackling disasters professionallyThis edition of Learning World looks at crisis education, and crisis management; two schools, two approaches to tackling disasters professionally
UN chief visits Zaatari Camp in Jordan
Mogens Lykketoft, President of United Nations General Assembly, visits the Zaatari camp, Jordan. Lykketoft said the purpose of his visit is to getMogens Lykketoft, President of United Nations General Assembly, visits the Zaatari camp, Jordan. Lykketoft said the purpose of his visit is to get
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[Live] Q&A session with euronews reporter Sophie Claudet on the Syrian refugee crisis
If you could ask one question about the Syrian refugee crisis, what would it be? Our reporter Sophie Claudet is back from Jordan, where Syrians makeIf you could ask one question about the Syrian refugee crisis, what would it be? Our reporter Sophie Claudet is back from Jordan, where Syrians make
Jordanian police academy killer on a journey to 'paradise or hell'
Thousands of mourners have attended the funeral of a Jordanian police captain who shot dead five people at police training centre. Two of theThousands of mourners have attended the funeral of a Jordanian police captain who shot dead five people at police training centre. Two of the
King Abdullah: ISIL “a war inside of Islam” that we need to fight together
King Abdullah II of Jordan speaks to Euronews’ Isabelle Kumar and brings incisive analysis on the threat posed by ISIL terrorism worldwide – a groupKing Abdullah II of Jordan speaks to Euronews’ Isabelle Kumar and brings incisive analysis on the threat posed by ISIL terrorism worldwide – a group
Full interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan
To watch the full interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan, please click on the link above.To watch the full interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan, please click on the link above.
Jordan's refugee burden: a costly solidarity
From an early stage in the Syrian war, Jordan has been a refuge for people fleeing the ever-intensifying fighting. By now, some 1.4 million ofFrom an early stage in the Syrian war, Jordan has been a refuge for people fleeing the ever-intensifying fighting. By now, some 1.4 million of
Russia is key to end ‘third world war,’ Jordan’s king tells Euronews
Russia is best positioned to bring a resolution to the war in Syria, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein has told Euronews. In an exclusiveRussia is best positioned to bring a resolution to the war in Syria, Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein has told Euronews. In an exclusive