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Air flights increased between Amman and Haifa
Israel on Thursday announced that it will start two additional weekly air flights from Haifa to Amman Airport as of September 20. These are in addition to the six ordinary weekly air flights on the Tel Aviv - Amman line. Israeli radio said the extra flights came to give Israelis the chance to visit Amman where they can spend their vacations.
Jordan-Israel, Economics, 8/21/1998

Jordanian expert: Israel obstructs al-Wahdah dam on Yarmouk river
A Jordanian water expert described the project of building al-Wahda dam on Yarmouk river as vital, saying it would help Jordan eliminate its water shortage problems.
Jordan-Syria, Economics, 8/21/1998

New Jordanian government sworn in
Jordan, Politics, 8/21/1998

Al-Tarawneh to form new Jordanian government
A royal decree was released in Amman on Wednesday that provides for accepting the resignation of the government of Abdul Salam al-Majali and assigning the chairman of the Jordanian Royal Court and former Foreign Minister Fayez al-Tarawneh to form the new Jordanian government.
Jordan, Politics, 8/20/1998

Jordanian journalists appeal to Prince Hassan not to sign new press law
The Jordanian Journalists Union on Wednesday appealed Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan, who is acting on behalf of the King in running the Kingdom's affairs, not to ratify a new press draft bill approved by the Parliament on July 14 and ratified by the Jordanian al-Ayan council (upper house) last Monday.
Jordan, Politics, 8/20/1998

Father of late Queen Alia dies at 80
Jordan, People, 8/20/1998

Jordanian Cabinet to undergo reshuffling
A Jordanian minister in the government of Premier Abdul Salam al-Majali has said that there is inclination towards making a large-scale ministerial reshuffle.
Jordan, Politics, 8/19/1998

Jordan PM receives water report
Jordan, Local, 8/19/1998

UAE donates drinking water to Jordan
Jordan-United Arab Emirates, Economics, 8/19/1998

Jordan, Israel sign more agreements
Israel and Jordan on Monday signed several protocols. These provide for implementing the Israeli-Jordanian agricultural agreements in the areas of agriculture, trade, veterinary and plant protection.
Jordan-Israel, Economics, 8/19/1998

Jordan - Sudan meeting
Jordan, Politics, 8/18/1998

Jordan denies Iranian opposition activity in its territories
In press statements yesterday, Jordanian Minister of Interior Nazir Rashid said that the Iranian opposition Mojahidin Khalq organization's bureau in Amman is not practicing any activity against Tehran, as the bureau's tasks are confined to purely information related work.
Jordan, Politics, 8/18/1998

Jordanian water crisis causes imports Saudi water
The Jordanian minister of supply will start distributing bottles of mineral water from Saudi Arabia for sale in the capital Amman at the same price as the domestic product as a contribution to alleviate the water problem afflicting the country.
Jordan, Local, 8/18/1998

US, Israeli embassies in Jordan tighten security measures
The Jordanian weekly al-Majd said today that the US and Israeli embassies in Amman had increased security measures following the US embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.
Jordan, Local, 8/17/1998

Donation from former Algerian president to jailed Jordanian soldier
The Jordanian weekly al-Majd said that former Algerian President Ahmad Bin Bella has offered US $600 to the family of Jordanian soldier Ahmad al- Daqamseh who is serving a life sentence in prison for killing six Israeli girls in al-Naqoura Jordanian area one and a half years earlier.
Jordan, Politics, 8/17/1998

King Hussein gives reshuffle authority to Crown Prince Hassan
The official magazine in Amman on Sunday published a Royal decree according to which King Hussein of Jordan transferred certain authorities to Crown Prince Hassan.
Jordan, Politics, 8/17/1998


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