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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, protesting Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

A Pro-Palestinian protester holds a sign reading “Gaza is Not for Sale” during a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, to protest Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

A view of the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, while Pro-Palestinian protesters held a rally outside the embassy to denounce Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, protesting Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, protesting Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, protesting Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, protesting Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian Rally Jordanian Embassy - Washington

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold a rally outside the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, on February 15, 2025, protesting Jordan’s support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza. Photo by Andrew Thomas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition

STORY: Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAZIM AL-MASRI, First-place winner STORYLINE: Jordan's 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. The competition was co-organized by the Amman Chinese Cultural Center and by Philadelphia University, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Jordan. Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong highlighted the growing popularity of Chinese language learning in Jordan, noting that there are over 1,000 students enrolled in Jordan's two Confucius Institutes and seven Chinese language programs. Ten contestants from the University of Jordan, Philadelphia University, Yarmouk University, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute competed in the finals, showcasing

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Cultural event held in Jordan to mark Chinese New Year

STORY: Cultural event held in Jordan to mark Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYA MURAD, Teacher at Mashrek International School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NADER HAMDALLAH, Student at Mashrek International School STORYLINE: A cultural event was held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event, which featured artistic performances, heritage shows, Chinese calligraphy writing, traditional games, Chinese tea-tasting, was organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute in Jordan. Shi Wei, the cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy in Jordan, said the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, offers an opportunity to strengthen the traditional friendship between Chinese and Jordanians. More than 130 students and te

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Demonstrations held in Jordan to call for ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: Demonstrations held in Jordan to call for ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest STORYLINE: Hundreds of protestors in Jordan took to the streets near the U.S. Embassy in the Jordanian capital Amman Friday to call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Under the slogan "100 days of resilience," protesters waved banners and chanted to express their solidarity and support with the Palestinians in Gaza. Protesters also urged the delivery of more aid to Gaza. The protest was organized by various unions and parties in Jordan and tribal masses. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordanian students learn about Chinese Spring Festival culture

STORY: Jordanian students learn about Chinese Spring Festival culture SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD SALAMEH, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RAMA DAOUD, Student STORYLINE: A cultural event was held Tuesday at Philadelphia University in Jordan to showcase the traditions of China's Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event was jointly held by the university's Confucius Institute and the China Cultural Center in Amman, attracting the participation of more than 300 students who were eager to learn about Chinese Spring Festival culture. During the event, the Jordanian students tasted dumplings, the quintessential festive food of China, enjoyed a Chinese classical music performance, practiced Chinese calligraphy, and learned traditional Chinese paper cutting. Shi Wei, the cultural counselor at the Chinese embassy in Amman, said the Spring Festival, w

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Thousands rally in Jordan to call for end of Israeli attacks in Gaza

STORY: Thousands rally in Jordan to call for end of Israeli attacks in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration in Amman STORYLINE: Thousands of people gathered around the U.S. embassy in the Jordanian capital of Amman Friday to call for the end of Israeli attacks in Gaza. Demonstrators expressed their solidarity with the people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, demanding the delivery of more aid. At least 20,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct. 7, according to Gaza's Government Media Office. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Demonstrations in Jordan continue in support of Gaza

STORY: Demonstrations in Jordan continue in support of Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest STORYLINE: Thousands of protesters in Jordan took to the street in downtown of the Jordanian capital Amman on Friday. Participants chanted slogans in support of Palestinian people in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire to the ongoing war on Gaza since Oct. 7. Protesters also chanted slogans, condemning the United States for its support of Israeli military operations. Protesters demanded that the Jordanian government expel the U.S. ambassador in Amman, close the U.S. embassy, and cancel a defense agreement with the U.S. This marching protest came at the same time when protests were held in different cities in Jordan in support of Gaza. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordanians rally to denounce U.S. stance on Gaza conflict

STORY: Jordanians rally to denounce U.S. stance on Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest near the U.S. embassy in Amman on Dec. 8 STORYLINE: Thousands of people in the Jordanian capital Amman participated on Friday in a protest denouncing the position of the United States on the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The protest took place in the surrounding area of the U.S. embassy in Amman with high security presence. The protest was organized by various Jordanian parties, in addition to various unions and groups. Protesters called on the international community to stop the conflict and protect civilians. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Chinese embassy in Jordan joins charity bazaar to support underprivileged children

STORY: Chinese embassy in Jordan joins charity bazaar to support underprivileged children DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bazaar 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Jordan on Saturday took part in the 59th charitable International Diplomatic Bazaar. Held under the patronage of Jordanian Princess Basma Bint Talal, the event was designed to support underprivileged children with necessary education and shelter. The Chinese embassy brought to the event a number of Chinese products including textiles, handcrafts, souvenirs and food. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan "Our embassy has been participating in the charity bazaar organized by Princess Basma for many years. China and Jordan are both countries with a tradition of charity. We participated in this event to express our friendly feelings towards the Jordanian people and to help peopl

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Chinese embassies in Lebanon, Jordan, Ghana marks 74th founding anniversary of PRC

STORY: Chinese embassies in Lebanon, Jordan, Ghana mark 74th founding anniversary of PRC DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Beirut/Amman/Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the founding of PRC in Lebanon 2. various of the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the founding of PRC in Jordan 3. various of the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the founding of PRC in Ghana STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Lebanon celebrated on Tuesday the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1. Guests at the ceremony highly appreciated China's development achievements and positive role in promoting regional prosperity and stability. They also fully affirmed the achievements of China-Lebanon cooperation in various fields. Also on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in Jordan hosted a reception in the Jordanian capital Amman to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of Chi

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"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TALAL ABU GHAZALEH, TAG chairman 4. various of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SARA YOUSEF, Student at TAG Confucius Institute and winner of the competition 6. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Jordanian college students concluded on Monday in the capital Amman, with 10 students from universities and institutions contesting the championship. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Jordan, the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute, and the China Cultural Center in Amman, featured the competition of Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes and talent shows. Besides delivering speeches themed "One World, One Family,"

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Japan, Jordan ink civil nuclear cooperation pact

AMMAN, Jordan - Kiyoshi Asako(L), charge d'affaires at the Japanese Embassy in Jordan, and Khaled Toukan, chairman of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, shake hands after signing a bilateral civil nuclear cooperation pact on Sept. 10, 2010, on the outskirts of the Jordanian capital Amman. The pact will allow Japan to export nuclear power generation technology and related equipment.

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At least 12 killed in blast at Jordanian Embassy in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A vehicle smolders after a massive car bomb explosion outside the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad on Aug. 7. At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in the blast, believed to have been caused by a bomb planted in a minibus parked outside the embassy compound.

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Jordanians hold rally to denounce terrorism, mourn slain Japanese

A Jordanian child lights a candle during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Amman on Feb. 2, 2015, to denounce terrorism and mourn two Japanese nationals apparently murdered by Islamic State militants. More than 100 Jordanians attended the rally after Islamic State posted online a video purporting to show the killing of the second Japanese hostage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jordanians hold rally to denounce terrorism, mourn slain Japanese

Jordanian women light candles during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Amman on Feb. 2, 2015, to denounce terrorism and mourn two Japanese nationals apparently murdered by Islamic State militants. More than 100 Jordanians attended the rally after Islamic State posted online a video purporting to show the killing of the second Japanese hostage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jordanians hold rally to denounce terrorism, mourn slain Japanese

Jordanian women light candles during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Amman on Feb. 2, 2015, to denounce terrorism and mourn two Japanese nationals apparently murdered by Islamic State militants. More than 100 Jordanians attended the rally after Islamic State posted online a video purporting to show the killing of the second Japanese hostage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jordanians hold rally to denounce terrorism, mourn slain Japanese

A Jordanian child lights a candle during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Amman on Feb. 2, 2015, to denounce terrorism and mourn two Japanese nationals apparently murdered by Islamic State militants. More than 100 Jordanians attended the rally after Islamic State posted online a video purporting to show the killing of the second Japanese hostage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan makes last-ditch efforts to release hostage

Yasuhide Nakayama (C), a Japanese senior vice foreign minister, is surrounded by reporters in front of the Japanese Embassy in Amman on Jan. 28, 2015, as Japan made last-ditch efforts to gain Jordanian support to save Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, believed to be held by Islamic State militants. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan seeks cooperation from Jordan to free hostage

Yasuhide Nakayama (C), a senior vice foreign minister, leaves the hotel in Amman on Jan. 26, 2015. Nakayama is staying in the Jordanian capital to oversee the task force the Japanese government has set up at the Japanese Embassy to tackle a hostage crisis. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, Jordan ink civil nuclear cooperation pact

AMMAN, Jordan - Kiyoshi Asako(L), charge d'affaires at the Japanese Embassy in Jordan, and Khaled Toukan, chairman of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, shake hands after signing a bilateral civil nuclear cooperation pact on Sept. 10, 2010, on the outskirts of the Jordanian capital Amman. The pact will allow Japan to export nuclear power generation technology and related equipment. (Kyodo)

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(2) At least 12 killed in blast at Jordanian Embassy in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A vehicle smolders after a massive car bomb explosion outside the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad on Aug. 7. At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in the blast, believed to have been caused by a bomb planted in a minibus parked outside the embassy compound. (Kyodo)

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At least 12 killed in blast at Jordanian Embassy in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A vehicle smolders after a massive car bomb explosion outside the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad on Aug. 7. At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in the blast, believed to have been caused by a bomb planted in a minibus parked outside the embassy compound. (Kyodo)