Новости за 28.12.2020

AMMAN — A recent study related to the function and role of the Constitutional Court called for expanding its jurisdiction, so that more entities and individuals will be able to resort to this legal body for constitutional disputes and explanations.

AMMAN — Twenty COVID-19 deaths and 1,802 virus cases were recorded in the Kingdom on Monday, increasing the caseload to 289,748, the government announced.

AMMAN — Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Mousa Maaytah on Monday emphasised the importance of activating the role of youth and women in political work by joining parties to reach parliament, which would contribute to enhancing their political participation and role in decision-making, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

LILLE, France — Despite London and Brussels reaching a trade deal to limit the fallout of Brexit the flow of people and goods across the Channel will change significantly on January 1, when Britain's departure from the EU becomes complete.

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s government on Monday presented a temporary pandemic law giving it new powers to curb the spread of COVID-19, which it said it hoped to have in place by January.

AMMAN — Demand for school stationary and office supplies has taken a sharp dive, due to workplace disruptions, lockdowns, as well as school and university closures, according to a sector representative.

AMMAN — In light of the news about a new strain of the coronavirus, the Consumer Protection Society (CPS) issued a statement to reiterate the importance of committing to the designated health and safety measures.

AMMAN — A man reportedly confessed on Sunday to stabbing and killing his 21-year-old pregnant wife and four-year-old son in Balqa Governorate earlier in the day, official sources said.

BEIRUT — A Syrian refugee camp in northern Lebanon was set on fire on Saturday night following a fight between members of the camp and a local Lebanese family, state media reported.

LONDON — Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s emphatic 3-1 win against Chelsea on Saturday as a “turning point” in his troubled side’s season.