Новости за 21.01.2020

PARIS — The French foreign ministry said Monday that eight European Union nations had given their "political support" for a new naval patrol to help avoid potential conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically critical entry to the Gulf.

DAVOS — President Donald Trump tore into environmental "prophets of doom" at the Davos forum Tuesday, rejecting fiery warnings from teenage campaigner Greta Thunberg, and lauding the "unprecedented" US economy just hours ahead of his impeachment trial back home.

AMMAN — The confidence expressed by His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, in the personnel of security bodies, and his pride in their professionalism, as well as the respect shown to Jordanian police officers, “push us to give more”, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz said on Tuesday.

AMMAN — The Energy Ministry has granted the initial approval to establish a petroleum refinery and petrochemicals complex in Maan with a daily capacity of 150,000 barrels for export purposes, Ministry Spokesperson Mashhour Abu Eid said on Tuesday. 

AMMAN — The number of university and community college students enrolled in regular programmes who have benefitted from the Student Support Fund since its foundation amounts to approximately 391,000 students, with the support offered totalling approximately JD335 million, according to the Ministry of Higher Education.

AMMAN — The 2017-2018 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) has revealed a correlation between the increasing literacy rate in Jordan and a decrease in violence against women.

BEIRUT — Lebanon is facing its worst economic crisis since its civil war, an unprecedented protest movement and mounting international pressure for reform, yet, under-fire politicians have yet to form a government.

BAGHDAD — Three Iraqi protesters were killed in the capital as thousands of anti-government demonstrators sought to shut streets across the country on Monday, their deadline for authorities to implement long-awaited reforms.

BEIRUT — Security officials in protest-hit Lebanon Monday vowed to take measures to deter attacks against security forces during crisis talks following rare violence over the weekend that left hundreds wounded.