The Challenges Facing Jordan and its King

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Jordan's King Abdullah has managed to mostly fend off demands for internal change inspired by popular uprisings in neighboring Arab states. He's done that in part by paying for a string of public works projects. But that may not work for much longer. Jordan is facing financial crisis. The World's Matthew Bell reports from Amman on the challenges facing Jordanians.
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