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The “superbug” bacteria often strike at much higher rates in the Middle East, according to Doctors Without Borders. The bacteria attack invisibly and without warning in the mangled limbs, bullet holes and other wounds of civilians and fighters in war zones.
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.
Abandoned refugees at the Rukban settlement on the Syrian-Jordanian border are desperate for aid, but a geopolitical standoff has made it nearly impossible — and conditions are only getting worse.
The abuse reportedly happened inside the country and also during a training camp held in February of last year in Jordan. Players flew out, and two male representatives of the Afghanistan Football Federation came with them. Khalida Popal, former captain of Afghanistan's national soccer team, had organized the training session in Jordan and had reservations about the men.
The Syrian army has tightened its siege of the camp, in Rukban, near the northeastern Jordanian border with Syria and Iraq, preventing smugglers and traders from delivering food to its 50,000 inhabitants, mostly women and children.
Washington's move against UNRWA was the latest in a series of US and Israeli policy decisions that have angered Palestinians and raised international concern.
The 10.5 tons of mail had been held in Jordan since 2010 because Israel would not permit direct transfer to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, Palestinian officials said.
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The creator of MuslimGirl.com reflects on how "this little thing that I started in my bedroom when I was a teenager has really grown to take on a life of its own."
Jordan's King Abdullah has sacked his government following protests as thousands marched to protest rising prices and unemployment and to demand that the prime minister, Samir Rifai step down. Prince Hassan of Jordan reacts to the news.
Shibley Telhami, professor at the University of Maryland, responds the news that Jordan's President has dismissed his government following protests in his country. King Abdullah has asked an ex-army general to forma new Cabinet.
Jordan's citizens have responded to events in Tunisia and Egypt with their own protests. Marco Werman speaks with Jordan's Prince Hassan bin Talal about what steps the new prime minister should take.
President Barack Obama has said that Hosni Mubarak's resignation is just the start of the transformation in Egypt. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Mouin Rabbani, an independent analyst in Amman, Jordan, about President Obama's comments.
First, Tunisia. Then, Egypt. So, who's next? Arab rulers are bracing for the possibility of mass protests on their own doorsteps. The World's Matthew Bell reports from Amman, Jordan on reaction there to events in Egypt.
The World's Matthew Bell looks at what the events in Egypt mean for government-reform forces in Jordan. The Islamists there view this as the greatest gift to their movement in decades.
For seven weeks demonstrators in the Jordanian capital of Amman have taken to the streets after Friday prayers to call for government reforms. Now, those demonstrations have turned violent for the first time. The World's Matthew Bell reports from Amman.
The World's Jason Margolis reports that some human rights groups are calling on countries like the United States to do more about flawed elections held around the globe.
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Conflict & Justice
Prince Hassan of Jordan on the Future of the Mideast
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Jordan's King Abdullah has sacked his government following protests as thousands marched to protest rising prices and unemployment and to demand that the prime minister, Samir Rifai step down. Prince Hassan of Jordan reacts to the news.
Conflict & Justice
Update: Protests in Egypt, Changes in Jordan
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Shibley Telhami, professor at the University of Maryland, responds the news that Jordan's President has dismissed his government following protests in his country. King Abdullah has asked an ex-army general to forma new Cabinet.
Conflict & Justice
Jordan follows suit with anti-government protests
The World
February 02, 2011
Jordan's citizens have responded to events in Tunisia and Egypt with their own protests. Marco Werman speaks with Jordan's Prince Hassan bin Talal about what steps the new prime minister should take.
Conflict & Justice
Washington and Mubarak's downfall
The World
February 11, 2011
President Barack Obama has said that Hosni Mubarak's resignation is just the start of the transformation in Egypt. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Mouin Rabbani, an independent analyst in Amman, Jordan, about President Obama's comments.
Conflict & Justice
The impact of Egypt in Jordan
The World
February 14, 2011
First, Tunisia. Then, Egypt. So, who's next? Arab rulers are bracing for the possibility of mass protests on their own doorsteps. The World's Matthew Bell reports from Amman, Jordan on reaction there to events in Egypt.
Jordan looks to Egypt
The World
February 16, 2011
The World's Matthew Bell looks at what the events in Egypt mean for government-reform forces in Jordan. The Islamists there view this as the greatest gift to their movement in decades.
Conflict & Justice
Jordan protests turn violent
The World
February 18, 2011
For seven weeks demonstrators in the Jordanian capital of Amman have taken to the streets after Friday prayers to call for government reforms. Now, those demonstrations have turned violent for the first time. The World's Matthew Bell reports from Amman.
Conflict & Justice
Uprisings around the Arab world
The World
February 18, 2011
Anchor Lisa Mullins has a roundup of the anti-government protests today in the Arab nations of Yemen, Bahrain and Libya.
Jordanians Still Demand Change, Eight Weeks into Protests
The Takeaway
March 01, 2011
Less than free and fair elections
The World
January 31, 2008
The World's Jason Margolis reports that some human rights groups are calling on countries like the United States to do more about flawed elections held around the globe.