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Abu Qatada released on bail as UK vows to pursue extradition

November 13, 2012 10:05
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Abu Qatada, a radical Muslim cleric and suspected terrorist, has been freed from jail in Britain after a bid to extradite him to Jordan failed.

Abu Qatada extradition: Suspected terrorist wins appeal to stay in UK, gets bail

November 12, 2012 10:46
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Britain cannot extradite radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan, after judge ruled that he would not get a fair trial there.

Jordanian Islamist demonstrate for greater reform after parliament is dissolved

October 5, 2012 18:52
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Thousands of Jordanians marched in the streets of the capital Amman Friday calling for reform.

Jordan TV show turns violent as MP pulls gun on political opponent - live

July 7, 2012 10:52
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Politics got intense on Friday in Jordan, where a member of Parliament pulled a gun on an opposition activist on live television.  A heated debate between MP Mohammed Shawabka and political activist and former MP Mansour Sayf al-Din Murad over the Syrian regime, broadcast on the Jo Sat televison network, turned into a noisy, incensed shouting match before live audiences.

Jordan starts training Libya police

April 25, 2012 08:29
The 10,000 recruits – who are all members of the rebel forces that helped topple long-time Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi last year – will take part in a three-month course in security, public order and investigative work at the international police academy outside Jordan’s capital, Amman.

Jordan security forces arrest 12 for 'insulting the King'

March 31, 2012 18:03
A police official said the 12 activists – 11 men and one woman – were also being interrogated for disturbing public order by blocking traffic in an area of the capital near the prime minister’s office and foreign embassies.

Jordan talks on Abu Qatada deportation 'positive,' says home secretary

March 5, 2012 12:07
UK Home Secretary Theresa May has said talks with senior officials in Jordan over the deportation of radical preacher Abu Qatada from the UK have been “positive,” although further assurances are needed regarding the use of evidence obtained via torture.

Syria: EU to impose new sanctions, Jordan calls on Assad to resign

November 14, 2011 12:16
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Jordan’s king Abdullah spoke to BBC Monday, urging al-Assad to step down. Abdullah is the first Arab ruler to issue the Syrian president’s resignation since the eight-month uprising began.

King of Jordan dismisses government

News DeskOctober 18, 2011 11:32
Under growing pressure for political reform, King Abdullah II of Jordan dismissed his government on Monday.
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