Suspending Embassy Operations in Syria
The United States has suspended operations of its embassy in Damascus, Syria, as of February 6. U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford and all American personnel have now departed the country...
USAID Vists King Hussein Cancer Foundation
The newly-appointed Mission Director of USAID met with HRH Princess Dina Mired, Director General of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and was briefed on the status of cancer care in Jordan.
Soprano Nicole Taylor Sings in Jordan
In celebration of Black History Month, the U.S. Embassy in Amman is hosting American Soprano Nicole Taylor and pianist Daniel Ernst in Jordan from February 4-6.
Renovations in South Shouneh Hospital
USAID and Ministry of Health Improve Safe Mother Services in Jordan Valley through Renovations of the Obstetrics and Neonatal Departments in South Shouneh Hospital.
Headlines
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U.S. “Disgusted” by Security Council Inaction on Syria Peace Plan
Ambassador Rice tells the U.N. Security Council that “the United States is disgusted” by a failure to pass a resolution that backed an Arab League peace plan to end violence in Syria.
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Statement by President Obama on Violence in Syria
President Obama condemns the Syrian government’s “unspeakable assault against the people of Homs,” and calls on the regime of Bashar al-Assad to step aside and allow a democratic transition to occur immediately.
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Rice Urges Security Council to Back Arab League Plan for Syria
The U.S. urges the Security Council to support the Arab League’s plan to broker a political transition in Syria.
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U.S. Wheat Donation arrives in Jordan
Amman, January 26. Jordan receives 50,000 metric tons of American wheat donated by the U.S. government to the people of Jordan.
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William Cohan Visits Jordan
Amman, January 23. William Cohan vists Jordan to discuss the significance of the Occupy Wall Street Movement on investment.
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Embassy Donates a Tool Truck to Jordan Customs Department
Amman, January 18. Embassy presents a tool truck to Jordan to strengthen Jordan Custom’s ability to detect illegal shipment of unauthorized items.
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USAID Supports an Interactive Exhibit on Water and Energy
Amman, January 11. USAID's Public Action Project signed an agreement with a design and production firm for the design and manufacture of a new exhibit to be installed at the Children’s Museum of Jordan.
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37 New Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn In
Mafraq, January 3. U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart E. Jones today swore in 37 new Peace Corps volunteers at Al al Bayt University in Mafraq.
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U.S. grants three C-130 cargo aircraft to Jordan
Amman, December 19. In a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart Jones, Lt. Gen. HRH Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein and other Jordanian officials, the United States handed over two C-130E cargo aircraft to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.
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$275 Million Grant to Jordan from the MCC
Amman, December 18. U.S. and Jordan announced the entry into force of a $275.1 million grant agreement from the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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RELO English Language Teaching
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Fulbright Study in the U.S.
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AMIDEAST Study in the U.S.
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American Language Center
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Announcements
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2012 MEPI Student Leaders Program
The Middle East Partnership initiative (MEPI) is pleased to announce the 2012 "MEPI Student Leaders" Program, a fully-funded six-week intensive leadership training program in the U.S. for undergraduates, implemented by six host institutions that annually receive a multinational group of exemplary undergraduate students from the Middle East and North Africa.
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Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF)
The Middle East Partnership Initiative is soliciting applications for an Arabic version of its flagship Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF), which will be held between early May and mid-July 2012 at the American University of Beirut. More info is also on MEPI’s website. -
TechGirls Educational Exchange Program
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is now soliciting applications for the TechGirls educational exchange program. Interested applicants should submit applications and supporting documentation no later than February 12, 2012 to the Jordan Ministry of Education web page.
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