Person: King Hussein

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In the era of Trump, Central Intelligence searches for purpose

There is a long history of the CIA briefing presidents-elect on foreign policy. Donald Trump has rebuffed the agency’s advice. Tim Weiner asks why

comment-analysis

Many lives of Israel’s last founding father - Shimon Peres

soccer

Fifa hopeful Prince Ali takes dig at rival Michel Platini

world

Jordanian government sacked amid protests

news

Covert agency behind string of ruthless killings

world

Arab doctors to probe Arafat death

Scuffles as Muslims protest over holy-site renovation

Anti-riot police scuffled with demonstrators in Cairo as Muslims marched in Jordan and Lebanon to express outrage over Israeli renovation work near Islam’s third-holiest shine.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2007

Hamas says Israeli move has not changed demands

Israel’s military offensive in Gaza could jeopardise the life of an Israeli soldier held by Palestinian militants, a senior Hamas official said today.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006

Israel: Hamas leader is target for assassination

An Israeli Cabinet minister today said that Hamas’ Syria-based leader, Khaled Mashaal, is a target for assassination for ordering the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier in the Gaza Strip.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006

Jordan's king urges unity against religious extremists

Jordan’s King Abdullah II today urged interfaith co-operation to confront those trying to bring about a “clash of civilisations” among Muslims, Jews and Christians.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2005

Jordan: Iraq refused to hand al-Zarqawi over

The regime of Saddam Hussein rejected repeated requests from Jordan to hand over Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who now heads al-Qaida in Iraq, the Jordanian king said in an interview published today.

Thu, 19 May, 2005

Royal disapproval brings down Jordanian Cabinet

The Jordanian Cabinet resigned today and King Abdullah will name a prime minister to form a new government amid claims of royal disapproval over the performance of some of his ministers.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2005

Hamas leader accuses Israel of poisoning Arafat

A leader of a Palestinian militant group publicly accused Israel of killing Yasser Arafat.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2004

Hamas keeps identity of new leader secret

AFTER Israel’s assassination of two of its leaders in less than a month, Hamas has decided to keep the identity of its new supremo in the Palestinian territories a secret.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

Saddam's family lying low in Jordan

While Saddam Hussein is spearheading what he dubs a holy war against occupying Anglo-American troops in Iraq, two of his daughters and their nine children are leading a low-profile, Western-style life under the protection of King Abdullah.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2003

JK Rowling wins Spanish award

Harry Potter creator JK Rowling was awarded Spain’s Prince of Asturias Concord Prize today “for having helped children of all races and cultures to discover the joy of reading.”

Wed, 10 Sep, 2003

Attack on Jordan embassy in Iraq kills 11

A MASSIVE car bomb exploded outside the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad yesterday morning, killing at least 11 people and wounding 57, hospital officials said.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2003

Baghdad car bomb attack kills up to 12

A massive car bomb blast outside the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad today killed up to 12 people, said rescuers.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2003

Seven die in Baghdad embassy blast

At least seven people have been killed after a huge explosion thought to have been caused by a car bomb rocked the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad today.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2003

Undercover king checks on the taxman

Jordan's king disguised himself in old clothes to find out how his subjects were treated at the tax office.

Mon, 30 Jul, 2001