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NGO delivers food for Jordanians, Gazans during Ramadan

STORY: NGO delivers food for Jordanians, Gazans during Ramadan SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of volunteers at Tkiyet Um Ali preparing food parcels 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMER BALQAR, General manager of Tkiyet Um Ali 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HIBA MALHIS, Volunteer at Tkiyet Um Ali 4. various of volunteers at Tkiyet Um Ali providing free meals STORYLINE: Tkiyet Um Ali, a Jordanian non-governmental organization supporting Jordanians who need help, has launched a campaign titled "Your Zakat (donation) reaches Jordan and Gaza" during the holy month of Ramadan to provide support to families in Gaza and Jordan. During Ramadan, the organization has provided 5,000 free meals to the fasting people in various governorates of Jordan. Free Ramadan food parcels that contain ready-to-eat foodstuff have also been delivered to people in Gaza. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMER BALQAR, General manager of Tkiyet Um Ali "Since Octob

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon on Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Of Jordan Besows Grand Cordon On Queen Rania - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance) on his wife, Queen Rania Al Abdullah in ‘appreciation of her distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields’, in Amman, Jordan, on March 6, 2024, as part of 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan In Pictures

Jordanians celebrate the final of the Asian Football Cup with their flags where the national team plays against Qatar, on February 10, 2024 in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan In Pictures

Jordanians celebrate the final of the Asian Football Cup with their flags where the national team plays against Qatar, on February 10, 2024 in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan In Pictures

Jordanians celebrate the final of the Asian Football Cup with their flags where the national team plays against Qatar, A child holds the Palestinian flag and the Jordanian flag in his hands, on February 10, 2024 in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan In Pictures

Jordanians celebrate the final of the Asian Football Cup with their flags where the national team plays against Qatar, on February 10, 2024 in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan In Pictures

Jordanians celebrate the final of the Asian Football Cup with their flags where the national team plays against Qatar, on February 10, 2024 in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)JORDAN-AMMAN-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-FINAL-FANS

(240211) -- AMMAN, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jordanians cheer while watching the AFC Asian Cup final on big screens at the Sports City in Amman, Jordan, Feb. 10, 2024. This is the first time that Jordanian national football team reaches the final of AFC Asian cup. Qatar won AFC Asian Cup title after defeating Jordan 3-1 in the final. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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(SP)JORDAN-AMMAN-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-FINAL-FANS

(240211) -- AMMAN, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jordanians cheer while watching the AFC Asian Cup final on big screens at the Sports City in Amman, Jordan, Feb. 10, 2024. This is the first time that Jordanian national football team reaches the final of AFC Asian cup. Qatar won AFC Asian Cup title after defeating Jordan 3-1 in the final. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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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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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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Thousands of Jordanians rally to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Thousands of Jordanians rally to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of demonstrations STORYLINE: Thousands of Jordanians took to the streets on Friday to show support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing Israeli attacks on the coastal enclave. Demonstrations took place in the cities of Amman, Karak, Aqaba, Ma'an, Tafilah, and Zarqa, during which participants demanded an end to the Israeli attacks that have been going on for over a month, the state-run Al Mamlaka TV reported. They also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people, applauding their resilience and resistance. In the capital Amman, the demonstration started from the Al-Husseini Mosque after Friday prayer. Demonstrators waved flags of Jordan and Palestine and carried banners denouncing Israel. They also chanted slogans in support of the Gazans. Demonstrations were also staged at the Kalout

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Thousands rally in Jordan in support of Palestinians

STORY: Thousands rally in Jordan in support of Palestinians SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protests STORYLINE: Jordanians continued their protests in solidarity with Palestinians while denouncing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. Waving Jordanian and Palestinian flags, thousands in the downtown of the capital Amman protested on Friday, calling to stop the conflict and protect civilians. On Wednesday, Jordan recalled its ambassador from Israel in protest of the ongoing Israeli attacks on the enclave, according to a statement from the Jordanian Foreign Ministry. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordanians rally to support Palestine amid conflict

STORY: Jordanians rally to support Palestine amid conflict DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:34 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration STORYLINE: Jordanians took part in mass rallies on Friday in various parts across the country to support Palestinians amid the escalating Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In the capital Amman, thousands of people took to the streets in solidarity with Palestinians, and voiced their rejection of the U.S. intervention during the recent conflict. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordanians rally to support Palestine amid conflict

STORY: Jordanians rally to support Palestine amid conflict DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration STORYLINE: Thousands of Jordanians held a demonstration on Friday in Amman to protest Israel's air strikes on the Gaza Strip, while expressing solidarity with people in Gaza. Demonstrators waved Palestinian and Jordanian national flags while vocalizing their condemnation of the Israeli's actions against Palestinians. They also called for the cessation of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip which resulted in casualties of civilians including women and children. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordanians hold sit-in near U.S. embassy against Israeli attacks on Gaza

STORY: Jordanians hold sit-in near U.S. embassy against Israeli attacks on Gaza DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of sit-in against Israeli attacks on Gaza held in Amman STORYLINE: Jordanians gathered for a sit-in Saturday near the U.S. embassy in Amman to protest the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. Participants also called for immediate international intervention to force Israel to stop its violation, such as cutting off water and electricity, bombing hospitals and impeding the entry of humanitarian aid into the besieged Strip. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Thousands of Jordanians rally in support of Palestinians

STORY: Thousands of Jordanians rally in support of Palestinians DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration in Amman STORYLINE: Thousands of Jordanians participated in several demonstrations across the kingdom on Friday in support of the Palestinian people, expressing their rejection of Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip. Chanting slogans in support of the Palestinian resistance, the protesters in downtown Amman denounced the ongoing Israeli violations against the people of Gaza and the targeting of infrastructure, hospitals, schools and residential communities. The participants called on the international community and the Arab League to stop the escalation, stressing their continued support of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights to establish the Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital based on the two-state solution. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordanians hold rally in support of Palestinians

STORY: Jordanians hold rally in support of Palestinians DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jordanians in a massive rally STORYLINE: Hundreds of Jordanians gathered in a massive rally on Saturday near the Israeli Embassy in Amman, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. Earlier in the day, Jordan stressed the need to halt the dangerous escalation in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings. Jordan's Foreign Ministry warned in a statement of the serious repercussions of the escalation, especially in light of the Israeli attacks and violations against the Palestinian people, as well as against the Islamic and Christian holy sites in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)

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Jordan's crown prince weds Saudi architect in lavish wedding

STORY: Jordan's crown prince weds Saudi architect in lavish wedding DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the royal wedding STORYLINE: Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein married Saudi Arabian architect Rajwa Al-Saif on Thursday during a lavish wedding ceremony attended by Arab and foreign dignitaries, the Royal Hashemite Court announced. At the wedding ceremony held at the Zahran Palace, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania warmly welcomed the guests that included kings, queens, princesses, and top officials from many countries across the world. Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa headed to the Al Hussainiya Palace in a red motorcade that drove through the capital of Amman after the ceremony. Many Jordanians lined up along the streets leading to the Al Hussainiya Palace to celebrate the royal marriage. Upon arrival at the Al Hussainiya Palace, King Abdullah and Queen Rania hosted a wedding reception, which was attende

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Jordanians join culture salon to touch Chinese tea culture

STORY: Jordanians join culture salon to touch Chinese tea culture DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural salon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANA FIRAS, Jordanian Princess 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): LAYAN MUSTAFA, Jordanian student STORYLINE: A cultural salon titled "Tea for Harmony" was held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Wednesday, offering the attendees an opportunity to immerse in the Chinese tea culture. The event, organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman, attracted over 100 visitors, including Jordanian officials, Chinese people in Jordan, and local residents. Tea artists from Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, staged their tea arts during the salon, such as long spout teapot performance, accompanied by melodious ancient Chinese music, and Sichuan opera "Bianlian," also known as face-changing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese A

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JORDAN-AMMAN-EVACUATION-SUDAN-ARRIVAL

(230425) -- AMMAN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan arrive at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on April 24, 2023. Jordan evacuated 343 people from Sudan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported. A total of 343 Jordanians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Syrians and Germans arrived in Jordan early Monday in four planes of the Royal Jordanian Air Forces, said the report. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-EVACUATION-SUDAN-ARRIVAL

(230425) -- AMMAN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan arrive at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on April 24, 2023. Jordan evacuated 343 people from Sudan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported. A total of 343 Jordanians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Syrians and Germans arrived in Jordan early Monday in four planes of the Royal Jordanian Air Forces, said the report. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-EVACUATION-SUDAN-ARRIVAL

(230425) -- AMMAN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan arrive at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on April 24, 2023. Jordan evacuated 343 people from Sudan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported. A total of 343 Jordanians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Syrians and Germans arrived in Jordan early Monday in four planes of the Royal Jordanian Air Forces, said the report. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-EVACUATION-SUDAN-ARRIVAL

(230425) -- AMMAN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan arrive at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on April 24, 2023. Jordan evacuated 343 people from Sudan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported. A total of 343 Jordanians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Syrians and Germans arrived in Jordan early Monday in four planes of the Royal Jordanian Air Forces, said the report. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-EVACUATION-SUDAN-ARRIVAL

(230425) -- AMMAN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People evacuated from Sudan arrive at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on April 24, 2023. Jordan evacuated 343 people from Sudan on Monday, the state-run Petra news agency reported. A total of 343 Jordanians, Palestinians, Iraqis, Syrians and Germans arrived in Jordan early Monday in four planes of the Royal Jordanian Air Forces, said the report. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Jordan evacuates nationals from Sudan

STORY: Jordan evacuates nationals from Sudan DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of evacuated Jordanians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SINAN AL-MAJALI, Jordanian foreign ministry spokesperson 3. various of the arrival of evacuated Jordanians 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD WALEED, Jordanian citizen 5. various of the arrival of evacuated Jordanians STORYLINE: According to Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, 343 Jordanian citizens and Palestinians, Iraqis, and Syrians, in addition to people from Germany stranded in Sudan, on Monday arrived at Marka Military Airport in Amman. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SINAN AL-MAJALI, Jordanian foreign ministry spokesperson "343 Jordanian citizens were evacuated from Sudan in addition to a number from our brother Arab countries from Palestine, Iraq, and Syria in addition to citizens from Germany. We worked with huge efforts, according to royal directives since the beginning of the crisis,

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Hundreds of Jordanians march in support of Palestinians

STORY: Hundreds of Jordanians march in support of Palestinians DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jordanians march in support of Palestinians STORYLINE: Hundreds of Jordanians participated in a march on Friday in the downtown area of the capital Amman, in support of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Palestinian people. The protesters held banners that read, "We stand with the people in Jerusalem; You are not alone," expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. The latest escalation, which came during a sensitive holiday time as Muslims were observing the holy month of Ramadan with prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Jews were commemorating the Passover holiday, was triggered by an Israeli raid of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Muslim's third holiest site. Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the attack was a dangerous escalation as well as a condemned and unacceptable violation of international law. Xinhua New

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Jordanians protest against Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque

STORY: Jordanians protest against Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest STORYLINE: Hundreds of Jordanians on Wednesday gathered near the Israeli embassy in Amman to condemn Israel for raiding the flashpoint holy site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. The participants chanted slogans expressing their support for the Palestine people and worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque while condemning Israeli forces' aggression. Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday that the attack is a dangerous escalation as well as a condemned and unacceptable violation of international law. Sinan Al-Majali, the official spokesperson of the ministry, stressed that Israel bears full responsibility for the serious consequences of the continued escalation, which will only breed more violence by exacerbating the situation and exploding the cycle of violence. Early on Wednesday, Israeli pol

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JORDAN-AMMAN-PROTEST-ISRAEL-KILLING

(230128) -- AMMAN, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a protest in Amman, Jordan, on Jan. 27, 2023. Thousands of Jordanians on Friday took part in a demonstration in the capital Amman to protest the killing of Palestinians in Jenin by Israeli forces. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Jordanians protest against Syria's crackdown

RAMTHA, Jordan - Demonstrators rally against neighboring Syria's violent crackdown on its protesters in the Jordanian town of Ramtha, located across the border from the Syrian city of Daraa, the site of ongoing clashes between Syrian military and protesters, on April 29, 2011. Thousands of Ramtha residents, with many who have friends across the border, took part in the demonstration.

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Jordanians protest against Syria's crackdown

RAMTHA, Jordan - Demonstrators rally against neighboring Syria's violent crackdown on its protesters in the Jordanian town of Ramtha, located across the border from the Syrian city of Daraa, the site of ongoing clashes between Syrian military and protesters, on April 29, 2011. Thousands of Ramtha residents, with many who have friends across the border, took part in the demonstration.

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Jordanians intensify efforts to fight desertification

STORY: Jordanians intensify efforts to fight desertification DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of one of the fields of the program in Jordan valley 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMAD QUTISHAT, Project manager STORYLINE: A program named the green caravan has been intensifying Jordan's efforts to combat desertification while improving the country's food basket. Over the past two decades, more than 150,000 fruit-bearing trees have been planted thanks to the program in cooperation with farmers and communities across Jordan. Mohammad Qutishat is a project manager of the program. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMAD QUTISHAT, Project manager "Jordan is one of the countries with high desertification percentage reaching up to 90 percent. The high cost of agricultural supplies and agricultural inputs, high wages and lack of resources for farmers make them lose enough ability to cultivate their land and leave it until desertification. Through our projects, we

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Jordan plans to create 1 mln jobs in 10 years

STORY: Jordan plans to create 1 mln jobs in 10 years DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of the Economic Modernisation Vision STORYLINE: Jordan on Monday launched a program aimed at creating one million jobs over the next decade. The program, called the Economic Modernisation Vision, entails 366 initiatives in various sectors to drive economic growth and generate jobs, according to a statement by the Royal Hashemite Court. The program will boost public-private partnerships and strengthen efforts to attract investments in several sectors to realize its objectives, the statement said. Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh said the program's two main pillars focus on unleashing Jordan's economic potential to achieve comprehensive sustainable growth, and improving the quality and standard of living for all Jordanians, by enhancing various services such as education, health care, transport, and infrastructure. Xinhua News Agency

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Jordan calls for just, transparent probe into journalist's killing in West Bank

STORY: Jordan calls for just, transparent probe into journalist's killing in West Bank DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration in Amman STORYLINE: Jordan on Wednesday called for a just, transparent and immediate investigation into the killing of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to hold perpetrators accountable. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi described the killing as a "heinous crime and a flagrant attack on press freedom" during a phone call with his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Maliki, according to a statement by Jordanian Foreign Ministry. Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Haitham Abu Al-Foul denounced targeting of journalists in the occupied Palestinian territories, noting the crime violated international humanitarian law and international conventions and norms. Hundreds of Jordanians participated in various demonstrations on Wednesday against the killing of the reporter, expressing their anger

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Citadel Nights Festival brings joy to Jordanians during Ramadan

STORY: Citadel Nights Festival brings joy to Jordanians during Ramadan DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the market at the festival and performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HESHAM AL-ABBADI, Director of tourism minister's office 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FATIMA AHMAD, Vendor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GU QIUSHENG, Chinese expat in Jordan 5. various of the festival STORYLINE: At the Citadel archaeological site in Amman, the Citadel Nights Festival has come to stage during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, bringing joy to Jordanians. Organized by Jordan's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in cooperation with the Greater Amman Municipality, the 17-day festival features a rich program of comedy plays, acrobatic shows, and entertainment activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HESHAM AL-ABBADI, Director of tourism minister's office "This festival is a 'breathing space' for people to witness the beauty of this site and have a good time as the

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Jordanians rally to condemn Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

STORY: Jordanians rally to condemn Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound DATELINE: April 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally STORYLINE: Thousands of Jordanians on Friday took to the streets of the capital Amman and a number of governorates in protest against Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. They called on the international community to take a firm stance to protect the holy sites in Jerusalem and Palestinians. The protesters praised Jordan's role in facing any attempts to impose the spatial and temporal division of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. On Thursday, the Arab ministerial committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem convened an emergency meeting in Amman, condemning the Israeli attacks against worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which resulted in the injuries and detentions of hundreds of worshippers, and damages to the facilities of the holy site. Xinhua News Agenc

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Jordanians rally against Israeli operations at Al-Aqsa mosque

STORY: Jordanians rally against Israeli operations at Al-Aqsa mosque DATELINE: April 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the protest 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): UMAYMA SAIF, Protester 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASHAR JABER, Protester STORYLINE: Jordanians on Friday took to the streets of Amman and other cities across the country to protest Israeli forces' operations at Al-Aqsa mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan, which left more than 100 Palestinians wounded. Palestinians clashed with Israeli police forces on Friday at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem. The compound is a site holy to both Muslims and Jews, the latter of whom call it the Temple Mount. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): UMAYMA SAIF, Protester "We are here to demand a just solution for our people and a just solution by getting the Israelis out of our homeland and making them stop the desecration of our holy sites." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): BASHAR JABER, Protester "We totally reject any forms of

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Jordanians suffer high prices during Ramadan

STORY: Jordanians suffer high prices during Ramadan DATELINE: April 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the local market of Amman 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HELMI ALZABEN, Shopper 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): KHALIL EL-HAJ TAWFIQ, Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: Rising food prices in Jordan are overshadowing the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan. Helmi Alzaben, a Jordanian who shopped for Ramadan, said his only solution to counter the constantly rising food prices is to reduce spending. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HELMI ALZABEN, Shopper "Prices have gone up a lot compared with before. So I searched the market, compared prices, and bought cheaper goods. I also try to reduce the quantities, especially cooking oil, meat and milk, as their prices have risen dramatically. I may never buy some items if their prices keep rising. However, my income has not increased for many years." Khalil El-Haj Tawfiq, chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce, said

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Jordan prince 'under house arrest' amid security crackdown

Files- Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania celebrate the Kingdom's 60th independance day, on May 25, 2006 in Amman, where they received the congratulations of Jordanians from all religions and classes. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Balkis Press/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Jordanians hold rally to denounce terrorism, mourn slain Japanese

Jordanians hold 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

Yasuhide Nakayama (L front), a senior Japanese diplomat overseeing Japan's task force in Amman to deal with the hostage crisis involving Islamic State militants, and Ali Bani Ata (R front), chair of the Jordan-Japan parliamentary friendship league, are surrounded by reporters in the Jordanian capital on Feb. 2, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jordanians hold rally to denounce terrorism, mourn slain Japanese

Jordanians hold 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

Freelance journalist Kenji Goto talks about his experience of reporting on Syria in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in March 2014. Goto was captured by Islamic State militants later that year and on Feb. 1, 2015, the group posted online a video purporting to show his killing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo