Section: Jordan
Reelected Putin tells West — I do not want arms race
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a softer tone towards the West on Monday after winning his biggest ever election victory, saying he had no desire for an arms race and would do everything he could to resolve differences with other countries. Putin’s victory, which comes at a time when his relations with the West are on a...
Putin wins fourth term with record vote
Moscow – Vladimir Putin was Monday set for another six years in power after his landslide victory in Russia’s presidential election but so far only close allies have congratulated him as Moscow’s relations with the West disintegrate. Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades, recorded his best election performance with...
A Ukrainian 54-Year-Old Found Dead in Bathtub of Ajman Hotel Room
Ajman Municipality will carry out necessary procedure for the body’s repatriation to his country and bear all costs. A 54-year-old Ukrainian environmental expert – who had arrived in the country to participate in a climate meet – was found dead in the bathtub of his hotel room on the second day of the conference, which concluded...
Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over chemical attack on ex-spy
LONDON – Britain will expel 23 Russian diplomats in response to a nerve toxin attack on a Russian ex-spy in southern England, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday, describing the attack as an unlawful use of force by Russia against the United Kingdom. May said Britain would also introduce new measures to strengthen defences against...
Guardiola spells out how City can get even better
LONDON — There was bad news for the 19 Premier League teams watching Manchester City disappear into the distance on Saturday, as City’s manager Pep Guardiola spelled out how his record-breakers can improve further. Guardiola was speaking after City had beaten Bournemouth 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, extending their extraordinary sequence to...
US defence chief backs Geneva process on Syrian conflict
HELSINKI — US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday he backed diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the Syrian civil war, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives over more than six years of conflict, as the Daeh extremist group militants near defeat. Mattis was travelling to Finland to meet with leaders from the Northern Group, a...
UK’s foreign minister for Europe welcomes release of Crimean Tatar leaders
London, Oct. …read more Source: Jordan News Agency...
UK’s foreign minister for Europe welcomes release of Crimean Tatar leaders
London, Oct. …read more Source: Jordan News Agency...
Trudeau said government will add Ukraine to list of countries Canada exports weapons to
Ottawa, Sept. …read more Source: Jordan News Agency...
Largest Class of Freshmen Bring Talent and Ambition to NU-Q
The energy levels were high on the first day of orientation at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) as 95 freshmen started their undergraduate careers. The incoming class – NU-Q’s 10th – is the largest and most diverse with students from more than 25 different nationalities. Fifty-six percent of the class is Qatari and there are 10 new...
