Riots Erupt Across Jordan Over Gas Prices

(New York Times) Jodi Rudoren - Violent protests broke out across Jordan on Tuesday after the government announced an increase in fuel prices, inciting an unparalleled show of anger directed at the king. In Amman, thousands of demonstrators outside the Interior Ministry chanted: "The people want the fall of the regime."


2012-11-14 00:00:00

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