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I begin with a simple question that might seem to some as an oversimplification of a complicated case or naiveté that has no place. The question after Jordan joined the anti-international coalition
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In various ‘debates’ I have had with believers (be they Muslim or Christian) in which they see in their faith the “only” and the “correct” one etc etc, I have found refugee in the simplicity of
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The Jordanian Minister of Awqaf Dr. Hael Daoud contradicts himself when he interacts with extremism. A few days ago his public position was clearly a political propaganda aimed at the unification of
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A young student is surprised by outdated ideas and thoughts in one of Jordan’s leading schools which routinely hires the best teachers, gives them enough time to prepare, and works on improving their
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It is customary in matters of media laws that international standards prefer as few media laws as possible. The absence of licensing laws so long as the publisher declares the address of the
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The latest round of memos coming from the Jordanian Media Commission increases the concern that the country is moving closer to institutionalizing pre censorship to media even though this is a
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In a cramped radio studio in central Amman, a team of journalists is preparing to broadcast the lunchtime news bulletin. The first item is about human trafficking and underage marriage among Syrian
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Every now and then we hear unscientific statements -which are based on partial truth- that claim that journalism has ended or that it is on its way to extinction. This is not true and follows similar
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Amman - What does it mean to be a professional journalist in aSyria fragmentedby Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, the interim Syrian government andSyrian Opposition Coalition groups, not to
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My wife and I were invited October 29 th to the ninety first anniversary of the creation of the modern state of Turkey. The celebration held at the luxurious Hyatt Hotel in Amman was attended by