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Several thousands of Jordanians have taken to the streets of the capital city, Amman, calling for immediate political and economic reforms. The protest rally organized by the Islamic Action Front (IAF), the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, and 19 other political parties is believed to be the largest pro-democracy... 

Budget 2011 is one that accurately reflects the needs and concerns on the ground. I watched Minister Tharman as he presented the Budget to Parliament, and as he spoke of the various aspects which the Budget covered. One could literally tick the items off a checklist. √Battling inflation, check. √Placing workers first, check.... 

Massive pro-democracy protests persist in Yemen, as the public continue to demand the ouster of age-old regime of despotic President Ali Abdullah Saleh. On Thursday, dozens of black-clad women joined demonstrators that have been staying in a tent city outside Sana'a University in the capital for the past five days in support...