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A trader looks at electronic displays at the Amman Stock Exchange. (Reuters)
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Jordan’s State Security Court. (Petra)
Jordan Sentences 8 to Prison on Terrorism Charges
Amman – The Jordanian State Security Court on Monday issued three- to 15-year prison sentences against eight Jordanians after they were convicted of carrying out terrorist acts, promoting the ideas of an extremist group and attempting to join ISIS. The court...Caption:
Jordan’s Finance Minister Omar Malhas delivering his speech on state budget bill for 2017. Petra
Strong Demand by Investors for Jordan’s ‘Eurobonds’
Amman- Jordan has successfully issued $1 billion worth of Eurobonds on international markets at an interest rate of 7.375 percent and under a maturity period of 30 years, according to a Ministry of Finance statement. Underwriting applications for the bonds surpassed...Caption:
A Syrian refugee boy plays in front of his family tent at the al-Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan near the border with Syria, January 18, 2016. (Reuters)
Jordan Rejects HRW Accusations of Forced Deportation of Syrians
Amman – Amman rejected on Monday claims by Human Rights Watch (HRW) that the country has been “summarily deporting Syrian refugees — including collective expulsions of large families”. Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said his country was abiding by...Caption:
Damaged vehicles near the Syrian-Jordanian border at the Nasib crossing in southern Syria. (Reuters Photo)