Obama drops 200 million dollars in Jordan, heads to Petra

No trip to Jordan is complete without perusing Petra, even for a head of state.
Obama to close Mideast trip with tour of Petra
Obama is expected to fly to Petra by helicopter from Jordan's capital city of Amman.
Source: Flags Staff Today
U.S. Pledges $200 Million To Jordan To Aid With Syrian Refugees
"PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: This will mean more humanitarian assistance and basic services, including education for Syrian children so far from home whose lives have been upended."
Source: Shane Cromer Blog
It’s ever so simple: a tribal map of the Middle East
The most dominant theory describes the Middle East as an area of ancient and timeless tribal rivalries that keep it locked into conflict and ensures its receives more than its fair share of news coverage.
So who are these tribes and what makes them tick? Here’s a handy list:
So who are these tribes and what makes them tick? Here’s a handy list:
Source: Karl reMarks
Jordanian Parliament Debates Censoring YouTube Video
A local video production by ShooFeeTV brought out the ire of many parliamentarians in Jordan. The video heavily criticizes the performance of the Parliament in the recent years in a National-Geographic-esque mockumentary.
Source: Tarakiyee
















