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King condemns Bhutto assassination
His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday denounced the assassination of Pakistan's former prime minister and leader of Pakistan People's Party Benazir Bhutto in a suicide attack. In a cable sent to...
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Kingdom to send aid to Gaza
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday issued directives for the dispatch of urgent food and medical assistance to the Gaza Strip to help Palestinians cope with acute shortages of these supplies. Jordan...
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Lawmakers vow cooperation with gov't on reforms
Parliament leaders on Monday pledged to proceed with reforms in full partnership with the government. In replies to King Abdullah's Speech from the Throne, the speakers of the Upper and Lower Houses...
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King honours two police sergeants
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday honoured two police sergeants for helping two tourists in Ajloun in October after their car broke down. Sgt. Ahmad Khazaaleh and Sgt. Salaheddine Tawalbeh said the...
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Work on Jordan Valley airport to start soon
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday said work to build an airport in the northern Jordan Valley will start early next year with the aim of helping the area market its agricultural produce. The King...
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King receives Duke of Gloucester
His Majesty King Abdullah met with Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester on Thursday. The Duke, who has been Grand Prior of the Order of St. John since 1974, briefed the King on his efforts as the head...
