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Egypt reviles ISIS killing of Jordanian pilot Al-Kasasbeh
Several solidarity marches took to the streets following prayer for him in Amman
Jordanian pilot captured by ISIS militias in Syria
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) posted photos online of a captured Jordanian military pilot. The militants allegedly shot down a Jordanian fighter jet with an anti-aircraft missile near the city of Raqqa, in northern Syria, on Wednesday. The media centre of Raqqa, an ISIS-affiliated news organisation, posted several pictures showing the …

Militants bomb Sinai gas pipeline for 27th time
Egypt’s gas exports to Jordan dropped dramatically in 2014 due to militant attacks

6 Middle East countries lose $35bn as impact of Syrian war and ISIS spread
Analysis suggests Syria and Iraq bear brunt of direct costs of war, losing 14% and 16% in per capita welfare, respectively

Egyptian and Kuwaiti Ministers launch âArab Frontâ to combat terrorism
Front aims to prevent “non-expert” and “unqualified” opinions from infiltrating religious discourse

WFP to resume food assistance to Syrian refugees
Announcement comes after fundraising drive surpassed target

Arab Investigative Journalism forum held in Jordan
Conference included focus on situation of journalism in Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood faces pressure in Jordan
King Abdulla says group âhijacked the Arab Springâ, Brotherhood deputy leader to face military trial later this month
Award-winning Palestinian cinematographer denied entry to Egypt
Oscar-nominated production team forced to relocate new film to Jordan
UNHCR expects refugee crisis as winter approaches
UN able to reach only 60% of refugees in Egypt needing assistance this winter due to lack of funding

Egypt participates in international ISIS strategy meeting
Obama stresses there is no âquick fixâ in military and ideological fight against ISIS

Kerry, Shoukry define Egyptâs role in fight against ISIS
Egyptâs religious institutions play important role in fight against ISIS, says Kerry
Egyptâs competitiveness deteriorates for 5th consecutive year
Country takes 119th position out of 144 countries

Egypt ranks 100 for foreign investment impact for communications for FY 2012/2013
Egypt tops other Arab countries, placing 100 in the foreign investment impact index for information transfer for FY 2012/2013, says World Economic Forum

Egypt ceases supplying gas to Jordan indefinitely: EGAS
The official noted that the contracted amounts of gas exports to Jordan are 255m cubic metres of gas daily.

Another UN school hit after Israel moves to next stage of operation
Israeli military concludes that Israeli soldier suspected to have been captured in Gaza is dead

Egypt FM calls for Arab unity in Iraq
Foreign minister warns against threat of descent into sectarian conflict and terrorism in the region

Shoukry shares concerns over Iraq, Palestine with Arab counterparts
Foreign minister visits Arab countries to discuss developments in Syria, Iraq and Israel

Egyptian FM to start Arab tour
Sameh Shoukry to visit Jordan Tuesday on first stop of tour

Al-Sisi meets Arab leaders after inauguration
The president held talks with top officials of Arabic countries that had vocally supported Egyptâs July power shift

Egyptian gas to Jordan was never cut off: Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan
In an exclusive interview with Daily News Egypt, Egyptâs ambassador to Jordan outlines the strong ties between the two countries.

Countries and international bodies offer congratulations to Al-Sisi on election victory
White House says it is looking forward to working with Egyptâs new president, but also shared concerns

Shipping lines between Egypt and Jordan not sufficient: Commercial office
Ministry of Trade and Industry and Commercial Office in Amman intend to increase trade between Egypt and Jordan

Syrians stream to embassies to vote in controversial poll
Of the estimated three million Syrians living abroad, including both refugees and peacetime residents, only around 200,000 were entitled to vote on Wednesday, in 39 embassies abroad
Jordan deports 260 Egyptians for violating work and residency regulations
As correction period for Egyptian worker to get proper license ended, Jordan starts deporting those still in violation
Over 50 Egyptian companies seek to enter Jordanian market
Egyptian companies are looking for opportunities to enter the Jordanian market as Syrian crisis cut trade between the latter two

Jordan requests import of 20,000 tons of rice as exception to Egypt ban
As Syrian crisis harms trade with Jordan and refugees put pressure on its food supply, country is looking for new import partners

Kidnapped Jordan envoy freed in swap for jihadist
A plane carrying Aitan touched down at Marka military airport in Amman, and he was greeted by relatives and officials led by Prince Faisal bin Hussein, the brother of King Abdullah II.
Egyptian ambassador to Jordan urges Egyptian migrants to legalise status
Jordan has halted immigration raids until 15 May in order to allow illegal migrants to register with the government

States hosting Syrian refugees near âbreaking pointâ
UNHCR, ministers stress the need for a political solution to ease Syrian humanitarian crisis