Jordan holds ex-intelligence chief in graft probe

9 February 2012, 5:26 am

A Jordanian prosecutor says he has ordered a powerful former intelligence chief to be detained for 14 days pending a probe on charges of embezzlement of public funds, money laundering and abuse of office.... Read More »

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