Pope Urges Perseverance For Mideast Christians
May 10th, 2009 · Pope Benedict XVI Sunday held the first open-air mass of his week-long Mideast journey, addressing a crowd estimated at about 20,000 in Amman's central sports stadium.
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Obama Continues Mideast Trip
Jul 22nd, 2008 · After a whirlwind tour of Afghanistan and Iraq, Barack Obama has met with U.S. reporters in Amman, Jordan, before meeting the king and then flying on to Israel. The Democratic candidate is making the most of his photo opportunities in his week abroad.
What Sen. Obama Told Jordan
Jul 22nd, 2008 · Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama continued his trip to the Middle East Tuesday. He spoke to reporters in Amman, Jordan and addressed a variety of topics, including Iraq and Afghanistan. Karen Tumulty of Time discusses what Obama said.
Comedic Trio Takes Tour to Middle East *
Dec 21st, 2007 · Three American comedians of Mideast decent, called the "Axis of Evil," bring their comedy show to cities like Dubai, Kuwait, Cairo and Amman. The show is so popular that producers are adding extra dates to the tour.
Jordan Faces Major Water Shortage ***
Aug 14th, 2007 · Jordan's second-largest city, Irbid, is without any piped water. And in the capital Amman, water flows through city pipes only a few hours per week. Jordan is blaming the problem on neighboring Syria, which controls the flow of the Yarmouk River, Jordan's main source for water.
Iraqi Expatriates in Jordan Recount Personal Stories ***
Dec 1st, 2006 · It might sound like an unlikely hangout for Iraqi expatriates, but the World Donut cafe in Amman, Jordan, attracts Iraqi doctors, teachers, and intellectuals. Renee Montagne speaks with two exiles from Iraq about their experiences fleeing from home.
Bush Pushes Transfer of Security Duties to Iraqis *
Nov 30th, 2006 · President Bush returns to Washington after meeting in Amman, Jordan, with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The president says the United States will step up the pace of handing over security duties to Iraqi forces. But he also insisted that U.S. troops will stay until the job is done.
Gunman Kills 1 Tourist, Wounds 6 Other in Jordan ****
Sep 4th, 2006 · A gunman shot at a group of foreign tourists visiting Amman's Roman amphitheater, killing a British man and wounding six others, including a police officer. Jordan's interior minister called the attack a terrorist act.
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