Israel wants nuclear plant with Arab neighbours

Israel seeks building civilian nuclear plant but will not sign up to Non-Proliferation Treaty.


Young Arabs want democracy and more jobs

Survey finds majority of Arabs see 'living in a democratic country' as their first priority.


Jordan arrests ex-minister, others for corruption

Jordanian authorities detain four people on suspicion of corruption in refinery project.


Jordanian to take charge of Mediterranean Union

Masa'deh, former Jordanian ambassador to EU, will assume his duties tomorrow at ceremony in Barcelona.


CIA suicide bomber calls for jihad against Jordan

Jordanian double-agent Balawi accuses Amman of being behind death of two top militant leaders, including Zarqawi.


'No peace' without Palestinian refugees solution

UN urges fair solution for Palestinian refugees, most of whom want their right to return home.


Jordan cracks down on writers critical of CIA ties

Prominent writer says Jordan became 'invested in terrorism' following its relations with CIA.


CIA black sites may amount to crime against humanity

UN experts warn against 'widespread and systematic' secret detention of terror suspects.


HRW raps Mideast governments over rights

Rights group: 2009 year of missed opportunities for women, migrants in Mideast region.


Jordanian formally heads Mediterranean Union

Ahmad Massaadeh becomes first leader of forum that says aimed at improving regional integration.


Israel ambassador unharmed in Jordan bomb attack

Bomb targets car of Israeli ambassador to Jordan heading to Hussein bridge, causing no injuries.


CIA faces mounting pressure after failures

Jordan bomber attack was 'revenge' as father accuses intelligence services of 'manipulation'.


US intensifies diplomacy to restart Mideast peace talks

Secretary of State will meet with her Jordanian, Egyptian counterparts for high-level talks on Mideast peace.


Jordanian CIA base bomber was 'triple agent'

Agent duped Western intelligence services for months before turning on his own handlers.


Jordan jails man for 15 years over 'honour' killing

Man killed his daughter after her wedding two years after allegedly finding out about her affair with her husband.


No rush for new Jordan parliament

Jordan plans to delay parliamentary election, hold regional poll as part of decentralization process.


Turkey's Gul urges cooperation on water crisis

Turkish President says businessmen should increase investments in Jordan's water sector.


Jordan's queen urges fight against school violence

Queen Rania warns Jordan’s education is threatened by school violence affecting over half of country’s school kids.


Jordan announces first swine flu death

26-year-old man also suffered from tuberculosis, severe lung infections which weakened his immunity system.


Jordan king calls on Israel to move for peace

Jordan King Abdullah II to Israel: stop illegal settlement activity in occupied East Jerusalem.




Amman bustles with nightlife, shedding old image




FBI sued for detention over 'Arabic flashcards'




Jordan to Israel: give back stolen Dead Sea Scrolls




Arab-Americans tweak Mideast tension for laughs




Women cyclists on Beirut-Jerusalem peace ride




Jordan's Queen Noor sees chance for global nuclear disarmament




De-mystifying misrepresented Middle East




German university grants highest award to Jordanian princess




Yahoo! extends reach into Arab world with Maktoob buy




Jordan Prince addresses next decade's scientific research priorities