Новости за 23.02.2020

AMMAN — Unstable weather conditions are forecast to impact the Kingdom on Monday evening, bringing heavy rainfall at night, especially in southern areas, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). 

DUBAI — Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula(AQAP) on Sunday confirmed the death of its leader Qassim Al Rimi and appointed a successor, weeks after the US said it had "eliminated" the Islamist militant chief, SITE Intelligence group said.

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, on Sunday instructed the military’s housing fund to support Public Security Department (PSD) retirees, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

AMMAN — The Court of Cassation has upheld an October 2019 State Security Court ruling that sentenced a man to eight years in prison after convicting him of attempting to join terrorist groups and plotting attacks on liquor stores and night clubs in Amman and Zarqa in 2018. 

MADRID — Lionel Messi scored four goals and Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga as Real Madrid suffered a surprise defeat by Levante on Saturday, a week before the Clasico.

AMMAN — Both Jordanian teams are aiming for wins in the next round of matches in the 17th Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup — the second-tier Asian club competition.