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Story highlights The crisis had laid bare divisions in a pro-Western country usually seen as a bulwark of stability in the Middle East Jordan's King Abdullah II broke his silence Wednesday to tell his nation that the worst political crisis in decades sparked by an alleged plot involving his half-brother Prince Hamzah was over. The monarch appeared to be doubling down on the allegations against Prince Hamzah, a former crown prince, while at the same time trying to reassure Jordanians that the nation was returning to business as usual. But even if the current crisis is eventually defused, major...

Awadallah remains in custody — official source By JT - Apr 08,2021 - Last updated at Apr 08,2021 Bassem Awadallah AMMAN — Former minister Bassem Awadallah remains still in custody as part of investigations, according to an official source. The source refuted reports circulating on social media that Awadallah had left the country, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.  

Man gets 8 years in prison for attempted murder By Rana Husseini - Apr 08,2021 - Last updated at Apr 08,2021 AMMAN — The Cassation Court has upheld a December Criminal Court ruling, sentencing a man to eight years in prison after convicting him of attempting to murder an 18-year-old man in Mafraq in January 2019.  The Criminal Court declared the defendant guilty of striking the victim on the head with a rock on January 23 following “a heated argument”.  Court papers said the defendant went to a shop to buy cigarettes when “a heated argument” ensued between him and a group of peopl...

Productive Youth Initiative adds new spark to candle business By Batool Ghaith - Apr 08,2021 - Last updated at Apr 08,2021 Scented candles made by Samer Tannous (Photo courtesy of Samer Tannous) AMMAN — Samer Tannous started his scented candles business with his family seven years ago and with the help of a Royal Court project he has been able to expand his business. Tannous imports original soy wax and scents from abroad to make high quality scented candles. As part of the Productive Youth Initiative launched by the Royal Hashemite Court in 2019, Tannous was able to access more resources, ...

Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive Amman, April 8 (IANS) Jordan's King Abdullah II said that his step-brother and former Crown Prince Hamza, who was accused by authorities of being part of a plot to destabilise the country, was "with his family, at his palace, in my care". To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service © 2021 IANS India Private Limited. All Rights Reserved. The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. For news, views and gossips, follow IANS at Twitter. Update: 08-April-2021