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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.

Syrien Angriffe auf Alleppo

Israel evacuates 800 Syrian 'White Helmets' to Jordan 22.07.2018

The Israeli military says it has rescued hundreds of members of a Syrian volunteer organization from a volatile border area in Syria's southwest. It's the first such intervention by Israel in Syria's civil war.
U.S. Open - Kevin Kisner

Kisner leads but Tiger lurks at British Open golf 19.07.2018

It was a very atypical day of golf in Scotland with brilliant sunshine and little or no wind. American Kevin Kisner leads the field at 5 under par. Crowd favorite Tiger Woods is in the hunt at even par.
Detail Brot

Revolutionary evidence proves bread existed before agriculture 16.07.2018

The discovery at a 14,500-year-old site in Jordan shows that bread is at least 5,000 years older than previously thought. Scientists had thought that bread was not invented until after humans began farming.
Syrien, Konflikt, Daraa

Syria: Assad takes border crossing as rebels agree to deal 06.07.2018

Syrian troops have recaptured a vital border crossing with Jordan after launching a devastating offensive in the south. Rebels in the area have "struck a deal" with Russia to lay down their arms. The story in pictures.
Syrien Daraa Angriffe

Torrent of airstrikes pound southern Syria, displacing over 300,000 05.07.2018

One of the last rebel-held areas has come under sustained attack from Syrian air and ground forces. Scores of displaced want to escape into Jordan, which has closed its borders; the UN warns the numbers are rising fast.
Fußball WM 2018 Kolumbien vs England | Harry Kane

World Cup 2018: England fans have reason to believe it really is 'coming home' 04.07.2018

History was made when England won their first-ever World Cup shootout. Although outnumbered in the stands, by the end, Three Lions fans were singing their favorite chant as they waited to exit the Spartak Stadium.
Flüchtlingen an den Grenzen zwischen Syrien und Jordanien

Israel, Jordan send aid to Syrian refugees across closed border 03.07.2018

Since a major offensive by the Assad regime in southwestern Syria, thousands more Syrians are attempting to escape the disaster zones – but neighboring Jordan and Israeli-occupied Golan Heights have shut their borders.
Fußball WM 2018 Kolumbien vs England

World Cup 2018: England defeat Colombia in dramatic penalty shootout 03.07.2018

England have banished history and finally won a World Cup penalty shootout. They defeated Colombia 4-3 from the spot, with Jordan Pickford and Eric Dier proving the Three Lions' heroes.
Flüchtlingen an den Grenzen zwischen Syrien und Jordanien

Jordan launches aid drive for Syrian refugees trapped at its border 03.07.2018

Jordan's government has closed its border to refugees fleeing the war in southern Syria, instead launching a national aid drive to help those trapped. The policy has drawn harsh criticism on social media.
Jordanien | Angele Merkel zu Besuch in Amman

Germany's Angela Merkel to talk refugee policy on trip to Jordan and Lebanon 20.06.2018

Angela Merkel is set to meet with leaders in Jordan and Lebanon. The two countries have the world's highest number of refugees per capita — an issue expected to be a central theme of the German chancellor's trip.
Jordanien Proteste in Amman

Gulf states pledge $2.5 billion economic package to crisis-hit Jordan 11.06.2018

Gulf monarchies have offered Jordan $2.5 billion (€2.1 billion). The aid package is designed to help the strategic Arab state overcome an economic crisis and rare protests.

Jordanien Proteste

Saudi Arabia wary of Jordan's economic crisis, seeks Gulf consultation 09.06.2018

Saudi Arabia says it will host a donors' conference of several Arab countries to discuss ways to support cash-strapped Jordan, which is facing mass demonstrations over the kingdom's austerity measures amid price hikes.
Jordanien Proteste

Jordan to scrap income tax bill following protests 07.06.2018

Jordan has discarded a controversial income tax bill that sparked angry protests in the country. The measure was the debt-riddled country's latest attempt to fix its economic crisis.
Omar Razzaz

Jordan's king appoints Omar Razzaz as new prime minister to defuse protests 05.06.2018

Jordan's King Abdullah has appointed a new prime minister amid ongoing public protests against IMF-backed economic reforms. The move comes a day after former premier Hani Mulki stepped down from his post.

Jordan: Protests continue despite resignation of prime minister 05.06.2018

Protests against a planned tax increase continued in Jordan. Despite the resignation of prime minister Hani Mulki, thousands have taken to the streets in the largest anti-government protests in several years.
Jordanien Proteste

Jordan's middle class revolt 04.06.2018

Days of protest in Jordan have forced the resignation of Prime Minister Hani Mulki. The country's unique location can cause geopolitical headaches, but protesters believe many of the problems they face started at home.
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