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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Jordan's king reshuffles his Cabinet; prime minister retains post

The Associated Press
22/11/2010

AMMAN, Jordan - Jordan's official news agency says King Abdullah II has reshuffled his Cabinet.

The Petra News Agency says Prime Minister Samir Rifai is retaining the post he assumed nearly a year ago.

No other details were immediately available.

Monday's reshuffle precedes the inauguration of the newly elected 120-seat parliament, scheduled for Sunday.

Abdullah will outline his policies in a speech to lawmakers.

Pro-government politicians won a majority of parliamentary seats in the Nov. 9 election. The result ensures Abdullah will encounter little opposition to his central foreign policy goals: continuing his strong alliance with the United States and limiting criticism of Israel for its stalled negotiations with the Palestinians.

Source: Winnipeg Free Press.
Link: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/breakingnews/jordans-king-reshuffles-his-cabinet-prime-minister-retains-post-109902694.html.

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