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Romanian government signals possible retreat as protests grow

BUCHAREST - Arab Today

The head of Romania’s ruling socialists signalled on Saturday a possible retreat on a contentious corruption decree that has sparked the biggest demonstrations since the fall of Ceausescu in 1989. As tens of thousands of people gathered in Bucharest for a fifth day, Social Democrats (PSD) chief Liviu Dragnea told website DC News that he and Prime Minister Sorin GrindeanuRead more

Terror suspect killed in raid, another man arrested

Amman - ArabToday

A terror suspect was killed on Wednesday and another man apprehended during a security sweep in Shobak, around 200km south of Amman, authorities said. A joint statement by the Public Security Department (PSD) and the Gendarmerie Department, which jointly carried out the operation, said that the killed man was suspected of affiliation with a terrorist group. Elaborating, the statement saidRead more

Romanian President Rejects Left’s Premier Candidate

Bucharest - Arab Today

Romania’s president on Tuesday rejected the left-wing Social Democrats’ candidate for prime minister, Sevil Shhaideh, who would have been the EU country’s first female and Muslim premier. “I have properly analysed the arguments for and against and I have decided not to accept this proposal,” Klaus Iohannis told reporters in a televised statement. “I call on the PSD coalition toRead more

PSD: No security warnings on New Year's Eve

Amman - Arab Today

The Public Security Department (PSD), on Saturday, said it hasn't issued any alerts on security measures at the New Year's Eve. In a statement issued today, PSD confirmed as "untrue" the warnings that people circulate on social media platforms, noting that its statements and messages are only issued by state and official media outlets not via other means. The PSD'sRead more

Jordanian Police Kill all suicides in Karak

Amman - Arab Today

A joint security force that battled Sunday an out-law terrorist group holed up inside the Karak Castle after it opened fire on a number of public security personnel and passers-by in the southern governorate of Karak, concluded its operation after killing the group's four terrorists. The security force is still sweeping the area and its surroundings to make sure thereRead more

Death toll in Karak attacks rises to 14, including four gunmen

Amman - ArabToday

Four unidentified gunmen were killed in Jordan's southern Karak city on Sunday night, after they launched a series of attacks and killed 10 people, including a Canadian tourist. After a five-hour rescue operation, the police freed all the civilians trapped in the Karak Castle, a famous tourist site, where the terrorists took refugee, according to the government spokesperson Mohammad Momani.Read more

Public Security Department officer shot in line of duty dies of wounds

Amman - Arab Today

Public Security Department (PSD) announced that 1st Lieutenant, Samer Saleh Khader Abu Zeid, early Wednesday passed away of critical injuries he sustained during a shoot-out with a dangerous outlaw three months ago. PSD extended its sincere condolences on the martyrdom of its brave officer, who sacrificed his soul while performing his national duty and bestowed solace to his family. Source:Read more

Jordan, China discuss security cooperation

Amman - Petra

Public Security Department (PSD) Director Major General Atef Saudi discussed with Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Pan Weifang, means to boost cooperation between Jordan and China in the security and training fields. The PSD directors described security relations between the two countries as distinguished, noting that the PSD is keen to benefit from the Chinese police expertise. The ambassador hailed theRead more