U-23 football team eyes regional competitions
AMMAN — Jordan U-23 squad and other age-divisions are now battling time as they prepare for their respective Asian competitions.
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AMMAN — Jordan U-23 squad and other age-divisions are now battling time as they prepare for their respective Asian competitions.
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FLORENCE, Italy — Even the David gets dusty.
Every two months, Michelangelo’s masterpiece completed in 1504 undergoes a careful cleaning at its home in Florence’s Accademia Gallery, where it has resided for over 150 years.
Considered by many awestruck viewers to represent the perfect man, the 5.1 metre sculpture carved from a single block of marble stands alone under the skylight of the domed gallery on Mondays, when the museum is closed.
His personal restorer, Eleonora Pucci... Читать дальше...
BEIJING — China on Wednesday accused Taiwanese authorities of “seeking to evade their responsibilities and hide the truth” after two Chinese nationals died in a boat incident last week.
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AMMAN — Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus Josie Christodoulou praised the tireless efforts exerted by local women groups in Jordan to empower their status in the society and strengthen gender equality.
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AMMAN — Bayir was a water station and an old caravan post located in south-eastern Jordan. During ancient times, the incense trade was a significant source of income for the Arabian tribes, the Nabataean Kingdom and all parties involved, connecting the southern shores of the Arabian Peninsula with Gaza, Bosra and Babylonia on the northwest and north. Wadi Bayir itself is a 100km long valley that runs through the southeast to northeast directions, connecting Syria and Babylonia to Arabia.
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AMMAN — On International Mother Language Day, celebrated annually on February 21, Jordanian educators emphasised the importance of a strong mother-tongue foundation for excelling in learning new languages. This year’s theme, “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning”, underscores the role of multilingual education policies in achieving sustainable development goals.
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