Jordan

April 29, 2013

March saw an increase in the number of visitors to Petra in Jordan, statistics reveal
11:06 GMT

The numbers of people visiting the ancient city of Petra in Jordan rose in March, compared to the same period in 2012.

The Jordan-Syrian border
10:21 GMT

Syrian missiles, fired by the Syrian regime during aerial bombardment of rebel southern Syrian towns, have landed in northern Jordan, causing no injuries but increasing fears amongst residents that the Syrian conflict is getting closer to home.

Jordan has requested $200 million from Japan
07:40 GMT

Jordan has requested a further $200 million from Japan, in what would be the latest round of financing from the Asian nation.

April 28, 2013

Syrian child at the Zaatari refugee camp, Jordan (AFP)
10:26 GMT

Around 3000 Syrians fled to Jordan over the weekend according to Jordan Armed Forces, including 150 wounded

Jordan's Prime Minister has said that no decision on increasing electricity prices will be taken without consulting the country's lower house
09:29 GMT

Jordan's Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour on Friday said that no decision to increase prices of electricity will be taken without consultation with the Lower House.

Another one bites the X Factor dust
09:16 GMT

Episode 6 left Marwa Ahmad in the X Factor Arabia dust after losing to fellow bottom-dweller contestant Eman Karakebo from Elissa's team.

Arab Bank has said that a New york court has rejected some claims that it provided funding  to terrorist organisations
03:51 GMT

Arab Bank on Thursday said a New York federal court has rejected some of the lawsuits filed against the financial institution that alleged it provided banking services to terrorist groups.

April 25, 2013

90 per cent of Syrian workers in Jordan's northern region are working illegally, according to the labour department
09:54 GMT

The vast majority of Syrian refugees in Jordans northern city of Mafraq , are working illegally, according to the region's labour department.

Jordanians are head to gold as it is seen as a safe haven
08:29 GMT

Jordanians seem to be seeking a safe haven as their gold purchases this month were the strongest in 10 years with demand still surging.

April 24, 2013

A Palestinian woman outside the al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem
13:43 GMT

Negotiated by Jordan, Palestine, Israel and the US, the deal will allow UNESCO experts into the Old City of Jerusalem to investigate the status of conservation and heritage

Mai's got her groove back
12:31 GMT

Mai Selim got her groove back and is starring in two dramas after taking some time off for baby.

Deputies congratulate Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour after his government won the Parliament's vote of confidence on Tuesday (Photo by Hasan Tamimi)
10:58 GMT

The government on Tuesday won the vote of confidence of the Parliament with a majority of 82 out of the 149 deputies present.

The Jordan Telecom group has said that all internet services in Amman have been restored following a major blackout
10:46 GMT

Following a major blackout in the Jordanian capital Amman, all internet services have been restored, according to the Jordan Telecom group.

Fuel prices in Jordan are set to drop
08:04 GMT

Fuel prices in Jordan are to drop again, following the governments decision to set prices in line with market costs.

April 23, 2013

A major internet blackout hit businesses in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday
09:21 GMT

A major internet blackout severely disrupted businesses in Amman on Monday.