Новости за 30.07.2016

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on Friday met with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in Nicosia and discussed ways to build on the outcomes of Anastasiades' visit to the Kingdom in November. 

AMMAN — The Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) is preparing to deploy Thai technology to make artificial rain, JMD Director Mohammad Samawi said on Saturday.  

AMMAN — The Concessional Financing Facility (CFF), an international initiative to address the impacts of the Syrian refugee crisis, has announced the first financing to support refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, a World Bank statement said.

ANKARA/ISTANBUL — Turkey on Saturday released more than 750 soldiers who had been detained after an abortive coup, state media reported, while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would drop lawsuits against those who had insulted him, in a one-time gesture of "unity".

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia — US Army Secretary Eric Fanning said Saturday that annual military drills between the United States and South Korea would go ahead next month, despite North Korea's warning of a "vicious" showdown if the war games proceed.

BENGHAZI, Libya — Libya's UN-brokered presidency council has announced the reopening of the country's vital oil terminals after 18 months of closure despite threats by a rival military commander that his forces could target tankers entering Libya's territorial waters.

AMMAN — The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) said it boosted its pretax profit by12.4 per cent during the first half of this year.

Bad news would-be astronauts: Travelling into deep space could be bad for your heart.

AMMAN — Ahli made history on Friday when they beat reigning Jordan Professional League champs Wihdat 2-1 to win the 34th Super Cup — the first major competition on the 2016/17 football calendar.

AMMAN — Omar Kukhen on Friday was crowned champion of the fourth round of the Jordan Drift Championship held at SOFEX racetrack with the participation of 64 drivers representing Egypt, Palestine and Iraq, in addition to Jordan.