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Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a Middle Eastern country bordering Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. Its capital and largest city is Amman.

Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. Prior to gaining independence in 1946, it belonged to the Ottoman Empire and was later a British protectorate. Jordan is a founding member of the Arab League. It has a population of 9.5 million people, many of whom are Palestinian and Syrian refugees. This page collates all of DW's content on Jordan.

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Black Lives Matter: A year of athletic protest 29.12.2020

It has been a seismic year for sport, and no more so in athletes raising their voice in the fight for racial equality. Events in Germany have shown that, while progress has been made, there is much work to be done.
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Sexiest Man Alive: Michael B. Jordan and others 19.11.2020

People magazine has an eye on diversity when it names its annual Sexiest Man Alive. A glance at the past years shows sexy is different every time.

Coronavirus pandemic hits garment sector in Asia 23.10.2020

Many enterprises in the garment sector have had to lay off workers because of plummeting retail sales in key export markets like Europe and the Americas. A second lockdown with closed retail shops is the biggest fear in Asia.

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German Foreign Minister Maas in coronavirus quarantine as a precaution 23.09.2020

Heiko Maas has canceled a planned trip to Jordan after a member of his security detail tested positive for coronavirus. The German foreign minister was in Brussels for talks with his EU counterparts earlier this week.
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Jordan blast: Large explosion at military facility near Zarqa 11.09.2020

Jordan's government said that a series of explosions near the city of Zarqa was caused by an electrical short circuit in an army depot storing mortars. It said that no casualties had been reported.
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Michael Jordan's sneakers sell for record $615,000 14.08.2020

The pair was worn by the legendary basketball player during a 1985 exhibition match. He dunked the ball so hard it shattered the glass backboard. It's the highest price ever paid for sneakers at auction.
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Germany, others would not recognize Israeli annexation 07.07.2020

Germany has issued a joint statement with France, Egypt and Jordan saying they would not recognize a unilateral Israeli annexation of Palestinian territory, also warning it would have "consequences" for relations.

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Israel plans to annex West Bank territories 04.06.2020

Israel's new government could unveil plans to annex large parts of the West Bank as soon as July — with full support from Washington. But the international community remains fiercely opposed to the unilateral move.
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Hamilton: elite F1 'silent' amid racist injustice 01.06.2020

Champion driver Lewis Hamilton has slammed "white-dominated" Formula One for its week-long silence over America's George Floyd death and racism. Basketball's Michael Jordan says he's "truly pained."
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Venezuela arrests 2 more US citizens after foiled 'invasion' 05.05.2020

The pair were detained on suspicion of conspiring to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela claimed at the weekend to have foiled an attempted "beach raid" supposedly orchestrated by the US, killing several.
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Inside Europe: Whatsapp not as secure as you think 27.02.2020

Your secrets may not be as secret as you think if you use WhatsApp. A DW investigation has discovered that private group chats on Whatsapp are often private only in name. For more Keith Walker speaks with the man who broke this story, his colleague Jordan Wildon
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DW Business - international 21.02.2020

Court gives Tesla green light for forest clearing - Morgan Stanley to buy E*Trade for $13 bn - The Barista's dance

The Barista's dance 20.02.2020

There are plenty of coffee shops in the Jordan city of Amman... so, what do you to stand out and attract customers? One local basrista has found what works for him: step up and dance.
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DW Business Asia 20.02.2020

Interlaken is seeing a drastic fall in Chinese tourists - How to measure human wellbeing beyond GDP? - The Barista's dance
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Hertha Berlin's Jordan Torunarigha speaks out after alleged racial abuse 06.02.2020

Jordan Torunarigha has described those who allegedly racially abused him at a cup match in mid-week as a "few idiots." The host club, Schalke, has apologized for the incident and a police investigation has been launched.
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Opinion: Torunarigha case a missed chance to send strong anti-racism signal 05.02.2020

Referee Harm Osmers should have reacted much more strongly to the alleged racist abuse suffered by Hertha Berlin defender Jordan Torunarigha, says Stefan Nestler. His team could also have sent a much bolder message.

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