Jordan: Five killed in building collapse in Amman
Four-storey residential building in Jordan’s capital collapses, killing five people and injuring 14 others.
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Thousands protest in Jordan: Cancel peace treaty with Israel
Islamic Movement in Jordan organizes protest in Amman in support of the Palestinian "resistance".
Jordanians protest against gas agreement with Israel
Hundreds of Jordanians call on government to cancel agreement in which Israel began pumping natural gas to the kingdom.
Jordan jails man over plot to attack Israel embassy
Man who plotted to attack Israeli embassy in Amman sentencd to 8 years in prison.
Protest in Jordan: Cancel peace treaty with Israel
Demonstrators in Amman call on Jordanian government to take action to return areas in Israel to Jordanian sovereignty.
Israel reopening Jordan embassy - gradually
Foreign Ministry announces 'gradual reopening' of embassy in Amman 6 months after security guard stabbed, sparking deadly shooting incident.
Israel apologizes to Jordan over Amman shooting incident
Gov't spokesman in Amman says Israel ready to take legal measures against guard, offered compensation for families of 2 Jordanians killed.
To placate Jordan, Israel to replace ambassador
In wake of deadly embassy shooting this summer, Israel to replace Israeli ambassador in bid to placate Jordanian government.
Israeli judo team not allowed to fly to Turkey
UAE refuses to allow 12 Israeli judokas to fly to Istanbul to receive visas to compete in Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi.
Jordan demands Israeli apology, indictment of Israeli guard
Jordan refuses to readmit Israeli embassy staff until Jewish state apologizes for security guard shooting after stabbing attack.
Jordan protesters demonstrate near Israeli embassy
Dozens of demonstrators demand closure of Israeli embassy in Amman.
Petra: Jews detained for praying
Jewish pilgrims told by Jordanian police any Jew found praying in Jordan will be jailed.
Netanyahu: We'll bring wounded officer back to Israel
PM says Israel will bring embassy officer wounded in Amman terror attack back to Israel, adds talks with Jordan ongoing.
Jordan: Israel must hand over wounded officer for interrogation
Israel refuses Jordanian demand to interrogate official who shot terrorist after being stabbed. Jordan bars official's return to Israel.
Terror attack on Israeli embassy official in Jordan
Senior embassy official wounded in terror attack in Jordanian capital. Terrorist shot and killed.
Jordanians protest in support of Palestinian hunger strikers
Hundreds of Jordanians protest in Amman in support terrorists on a hunger strike in Israeli prisons.
Jordan: 5 killed in attack on Palestinian camp
Three Jordanian intelligence officers among five killed in attack by unknown terrorists near Amman.
Mass Jordan Protests: 'Stab the Son of the Jewess'
Thousands - 5,000 in Amman alone - take to the streets in pro-terror rallies, demanding end to peace treaty with Israel.
'Talmudic Dance' in Jordan Airport Sparks Furor
Jordanian parliament angrily debates and locals denounce 'pig Jews,' following Jewish dance circle in Amman airport.
Jordanian Terror Attack on Israeli Embassy Foiled
Eight suspects, including Syrian, charged in Jordan for plotting to attack US soldiers and embassy, recruiting for Hezbollah.
Jordanians Protest Near Israeli Embassy
Demonstrators near the Israeli embassy in Amman chant "Death to Israel" as they call for Hamas to step up rocket attacks.
Pope Urges Religious Freedom, Peace in Syria
The Holy See kicks off three-day Middle East visit in Jordan with strong message of peace and tolerance.
Jordan Threatens to Revoke Peace Treaty
Move follows majority of Jordanian MPs vote to expel Israel's ambassador as 'retaliation' for Knesset discussing religious freedom on Mount.
Jordanians Protest Israel Imports, Gas Talks Go On
Jordanians called on the Amman government to ban imports from Israel, possibly not knowing talks are proceeding over import of natural gas.
Kerry Heads to Jordan on Shuttle Diplomacy Tour
US Secy of State John Kerry is leaving Kuwait and heading to Jordan on his latest Mideast shuttle diplomacy mission.
Obama Hosting Muslim Ally Leaders
Leaders from Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and United Arab Emirates heading to White House in coming weeks.
Kidnapped UN Peacemakers Freed, Arrive in Jordan
Syrian rebels release 21 Filipino peacekeepers who had been kidnapped on the Golan Heights.
Jordan Beefs Up Border, Links with Israel on Syria
Jordan has joined the rest of the countries bordering Syria and is beefing up its common border, preparing for the fall of Pres. Assad.
Iran Tries to Choke Israel by Seducing Jordan
Iran is trying to surround Israel on three sides with its “axis of evil” by offering free oil to Jordan.
Riots in Jordan May Spark Arab Spring Revolution
A boiling underground volcano of anger has begun to erupt in Jordan. Mass riots follow sharp price hikes. Muslim Brotherhood in the wings.
Islamists versus Monarchy Rally Friday in Amman
A showdown is shaping up between Jordan's monarchy and Islamist forces, with rival demonstrations scheduled for this Friday.
Fatah-Hamas Meeting in Qatar
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meeting Sunday with Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Qatar.
Israel-PLO Talks End in Amman
Talks between Israel and the PLO ended Wednesday with no progress – as expected. Might Jordan consider sanctions against Israel?
PLO Refuses More Meetings with Israel
The PLO has refused to continue talks with Israel after five meetings in Amman between the PA and Israeli negotiators.
Report: Erekat Urges Israel to Free Dweik
Talks Saturday between Israel's Yitzchak Molcho and PA's Saeb Erekat reportedly focused on the arrest of Hamas lawmaker Aziz Dweik.
Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal to Step Down
Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal will step down when the group's elections take place this year, according to a fellow terrorist.
Hamas Leaders’ Families Flee Syria
Hamas continues to flee Syria as security situation in Damascus worsens and tensions with President Bashar al-Assad continue to mount.
Israel-PA Talks Resume in Amman, Round 3
The third round of Israeli-PA talks resumed in Amman Saturday night amid speculation as to whether the process will continue.
2nd Round Israel-PA Talks Ends in Amman
The second round of talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority has ended in the Jordanian capital, with no apparent progress.
Abbas Expresses 'Hope' for Amman Confab
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas expressed 'hope' peace talks could be restarted while maintaining fait accompli preconditions
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