Gunpowder plot: Jordan
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Laith Shbeilat and Yacoub Qarrash have been convicted of attempting to overthrow King Hussein as head of the Jordanian government. They sought to take advantage of the King's weakened condition due to cancer.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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All quiet on the eastern front
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Tasks facing King Abdullah of Jordan are examined in detail. Unemployment, and pressure from Islamist groups, are two challenges. A new electoral law is to be drafted.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Jordan's warrior king
Article Abstract:
The tasks facing King Abdullah of Jordan, and his economic and other policies are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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