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Jordan arrests MP for shooting in parliament

Wed Sep 11, 2013 09:52:46

Jordanian lawmaker Talal Sharif has been arrested after being accused of chasing a fellow deputy through the halls of Parliament, firing at him with an automatic rifle before being overpowered, officials say.

Jordan, Israel ink water exchange deal

Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:53:43

Israel and Jordan are engaged in advanced negotiations for a water exchange that will see a desalination facility built in Jordanian coastal city Aqaba.

Syria militants plan to open office in Jordan

Sat Aug 10, 2013 08:48:18

The anti-Syrian government militants intend to inaugurate headquarters in neighboring Jordan, a member of the opposition says.

Jordan captures arms smugglers from Syria

Sat Aug 3, 2013 12:05:54

Jordan border police have arrested smugglers trying to sneak in a large cache of arms from neighboring Syria, the Jordanian army has said.

More Jordanian extremists enter Syria via Turkey

Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:59:19

Jordanian extremists groups have revealed that a number of Salafi militants have entered Syrian northwestern city of Aleppo through Turkey.

UK to deport Abu Qatada to Jordan

Sat Jul 6, 2013 20:29:25

Jordanian cleric Abu Qatada will be deported from Britain to Jordan to face allegations of plotting to carry out bomb attacks.

Jordanians wary of US presence in their country

Fri Jun 28, 2013 21:55:29

Jordanians are suspicious as the United States is deploying troops and weapons in their country, suspected of being used in an attack on Syria.

PM: Jordan not to be a base for war on Syria

Sun Jun 23, 2013 17:18:08

Jordan is against any attack on Syria, Jordanian Prime Minister has said stressing that Amman will not turn into a ground for possible invasion on Syria.

At Syria borders: US boosts military presence in Jordan

Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:37:54

US has boosted its military presence in Jordan to 1000 troops amid raising concerns about Washington’s intentions on military interventions in Syria.

At Syria borders: Hundreds of US combat troops stay in Jordan

Sat Jun 22, 2013 09:15:52

Washington has left some 700 combat-ready troops in Jordan following a military exercise in the country, which many believe may be used in a possible attack on Syria.

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