A group of civil organizations and community forces announced the formation of a new alliance called the Article 188 Alliance, in reference to the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959, to demand that disputed religious issues not be included in Iraqi civil law and to reject the proposed new amendments. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
King Abdullah II and Zhao Leji Discuss Strengthening Jordan-China Strategic Partnership
Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II met on Friday with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji. His Majesty said his visit to China is an opportunity to build on the strong and growing diplomatic relatio…