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AMMAN — Over 95 per cent of Jordanians believe that the government’s measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis in the Kingdom are “heading in the right direction”, according to a recent survey.

AMMAN — Higher Education Minister Muhyiddine Touq on Thursday held an expanded meeting online with presidents of Jordanian public and private universities and colleges, in addition to heads of technology and remote learning centres at those universities, according to a ministry statement.

LOS ANGELES — From quarrelling couples to toilet paper hoarding, life under coronavirus lockdown across much of the United States has provided comedy material for those seeking light-hearted relief in these difficult times.

PARIS —  With the 2020 Olympics postponed until 2021, there are fears the delay will shatter the gold medal hopes of many ageing athletes.

LONDON — US stocks shot higher at the opening bell on Thursday, brushing aside a record surge in unemployment benefit claims, as a massive stimulus plan advanced.

AMMAN — The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Jordan has implemented a set of measures in Palestine refugee camps to ensure that COVID-19 does not spread among the refugee population in light of its pandemic growth around the world.

PARIS — The coronavirus pandemic will push Britain and the euro area into recession this year, with their economies expected to shrink by as much as two per cent, the international ratings agency S&P Global warned on Thursday.