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Men sit at a cafe at the Baqa'a refugee camp, north of the capital Amman, Dec. 12, 2023.

Stateless Palestinians in Jordan struggle to make a future

Palestinian refugees from Gaza live in a state of limbo in Jordan. Despite having lived in the country for decades — and even being born there — Jordan hasn’t granted them citizenship. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports from Amman, Jordan.

Stateless Palestinians in Jordan struggle to make a future
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'We saw an immediate drop': Jordan's tourism industry is suffering amid the Israel-Hamas war

'We saw an immediate drop': Jordan's tourism industry is suffering amid the Israel-Hamas war
The warning labels are found on a number of Israeli, American and European products.

Jordanians boycott American companies seen as pro-Israeli

Jordanians boycott American companies seen as pro-Israeli
Jordanians in Amman, the capital, protest against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

‘We have cried tears of blood’: Jordanians protest Israel-Hamas war amid security, humanitarian concerns

‘We have cried tears of blood’: Jordanians protest Israel-Hamas war amid security, humanitarian concerns
JOrchestra and the musicians of the Savonlinna Music academy.

Jordanian musicians worry that their national orchestra could be shuttered

Jordanian musicians worry that their national orchestra could be shuttered
Prince Hamzah waves, wearing a military uniform walks with his bride, Prince Noor, wearing a white wedding dress and they both smile.

Royal tumult in Jordan comes at a time of economic hardship

A rare but tense rift within Jordan’s royal family is playing out in public. But for one Jordanian who spoke to The World, it's the economy that should be the focus.

Royal tumult in Jordan comes at a time of economic hardship
Four women sit crosslegged on the floor of a windowless room. Around them are suitcases and bedding. A baby is wrapped in a blanket nearby.

'Discounted maids!': How ads trap women in modern-day slavery in Jordan

Recruitment agency ads perpetuate slavery-like conditions in Jordan by posting biodata of migrants seeking domestic work, revealing skin complexion, weight, height, and "price" according to country of origin. Many end up trapped in situations of abuse and exploitation.

'Discounted maids!': How ads trap women in modern-day slavery in Jordan
Jordan's King Abdullah II welcomes Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum during a reception ceremony at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, March 28, 2017.

Young Arabs have a message for their leaders: Security is about more than war and terrorism

At the annual Arab League summit this week in Jordan, top agenda items include ongoing violent conflicts and terrorism threats. But many young Arabs say their leaders need to do much more to address jobs, education and the economy.

Young Arabs have a message for their leaders: Security is about more than war and terrorism
Lina Khalifeh (center), Batoul Jaikat (right) and one of the students at the SheFighter studio in Amman, Jordan.

This Jordanian started her country's first self-defense studio for women

Growing up, Lina Khalifeh's father called her a troublemaker. She used to get into fights with boys a lot. Today, she's a "leader of social change," teaching girls to defend themselves.

This Jordanian started her country's first self-defense studio for women
A Jordanian police woman stands guard in front of the U.S. embassy in Amman August 31, 2013.

Jordan is wasting a lot of talent. Like, almost half the country.

Jordan is home to some of the most educated women in the Middle East. It also has some of the lowest rates of female participation in the workforce.

Jordan is wasting a lot of talent. Like, almost half the country.
Father Khalil Jaar sits in St. Mary's church in Marka, 15 minutes outside of Amman, Jordan.

This Palestinian priest found his calling at a little church in Jordan

Growing up, Father Khalil Jaar had to flee his home. Now he's taking in Iraqi refugees forced to leave theirs.

This Palestinian priest found his calling at a little church in Jordan
A protester holds a Syrian opposition flag during a sit-in against the Syrian regime, in front of the UNDP office in Amman, Jordan.

After three years of vetting, this Syrian refugee is giving up on moving to the US

Thaer al-Tahli was an activist in Homs, Syria, threatened by the regime. He was selected for possible resettlement in the US. But after three years and many hours of interviews, he's decided to withdraw his application.

After three years of vetting, this Syrian refugee is giving up on moving to the US
Debris lays strewn on the floor of a room being used by a wedding party following a bomb blast in the Radisson SAS hotel in Amman, November 10, 2005.

Suicide bombers targeted their wedding but 10 years on, their strength has kept them going

It was supposed to be a beautiful night. Family and friends had gathered to celebrate their union. But their lives changed in seconds. Two suicide bombers attacked their wedding.

Suicide bombers targeted their wedding but 10 years on, their strength has kept them going
Visitors to the city of Amman's website were able to vote on the new uniform color for their city sanitation workers.

Jordan's sanitation workers switch uniform color to avoid ISIS orange

The people of Amman have voted, and the city's sanitation workers will now don turquoise-colored jumpsuits rather than their old bright orange uniforms, which closely resemble the outfits ISIS hostages are forced to wear.

Jordan's sanitation workers switch uniform color to avoid ISIS orange
A protester dressed in a Jordanian flag joins others as they hold up pictures of Jordanian King Abdullah and Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh, while chanting slogans during a march after Friday prayers in downtown Amman February 6, 2015.

Jordan is divided over the fight against ISIS

Jordan is fighting with the US against ISIS — but many Jordanians actually support the militant group.

Jordan is divided over the fight against ISIS