Jordan is Muslim. Muslim worshippers represent 97.2% of the population‚ the majority of whom are Sunni but there are also Shiite Muslims‚ Druze and Bahai‚ the remaining population consists of Christians (Greek Orthodox‚ Greek and Roman Catholics‚ Syrian Orthodox‚ Coptic Orthodox‚ Armenian Orthodox and Protestant) and small percentages of Buddhist‚ Hindu‚ Jewish and folk religion. (CIA‚ 2014) (Samad & Tate‚ 2006) Jordan is a young country with 91.9% of the population under 55 years of age‚ over
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people came and discovered the world. Another part in the book talks about their culture and religious traditions and type of worship. In the book one specific part on page 89 it states “Islam however influences all areas of syrians life. In fact the constitution states that syrian president must be a followers of Islam.” This example shows that
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be argued that Paul’s stance on Syrian Refugee Crisis of 2015 and the debate of whether to accept refuges in the United States would be one of welcome‚
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A. TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS PRIOR TO THE SECOND TERM OF NIXON 1968 November 5 – The Presidential Nominee of the Republican Party Richard Milhous Nixon is elected president over Vice-President Hubert Humphrey. 1969 January 1 – Richard Milhous Nixon is sworn into office as the 37th President of The United States at the U.S. Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. In his inaugural address‚ he stated that “The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker. This honor now beckons America.” January
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The Syrian crisis began in early 2011 when Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began a brutal crackdown on growing peaceful protests throughout the country. With the use of tanks‚ attack helicopters‚ and artillery against protesters and the torture and execution of children‚ protests spread and opposition groups took up arms. The attacks and counter-attacks escalated into a full-fledged civil war between the Assad regime with allied militias and an array of opposition groups. The death toll has now
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The unsanitary and cramped camps that they are currently staying in in neighboring countries‚ when compared to the violence the Syrians faced back in their country‚ are the lesser of two evils. Yes‚ millions of refugees need better conditions to live in until their country is safe‚ but‚ now‚ America is not the right place for those refugees to be. ISIS‚ which has most its members
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Struggle for democracy in Syria By Ribal Al-Assad CAIRO - As the violence in Syria mounts‚ the international community’s paralysis has become increasingly jarring. But the role of external regional forces is almost as important in fueling the domestic bloodshed as what is happening internally. If Syria could break free of the negative influences of regional politics‚ genuine change without continued violence might become possible. Syria needs to manage its diverse ethnic and religious composition
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Recently‚ a secret government document has been obtained by the law firm Judicial watch which reveals that the west has sponsored Islamic extremist like Al Qaeda in an attempt to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. While this document may come as a shock to those who have believed the government’s lies concerning the war on terror‚ the US has aided terrorist for decades. Like General William Odom who served as the director of the National Security Agency under the Reagan administration said‚ “Because
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those following months. The Syrian people demanded that President Bashar al – Assad resign. Whenever al – Assad refused to step down the violence became much greater. The President had then offered to change some ways in which the country is currently run‚ but the protestors didn’t believe he was speaking the truth. In August 2013 there had been a suspected chemical attack outside the Syrian capital‚ Damascus. The U.S officials had reported that the first attack was the Syrian regime’s use of chemical
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3. We have chosen for this assignment Naranj Restaurant which is one of the most distinguished restaurants in Jeddah. All those who like the eastern Syrian style‚ it would draw their attention the moment they see its façade decoration. The design looks quite flexible allowing for two accesses to the interior space. The main door is a very wide wood and glass door divided into two parts‚ one with steps for walking people and other with a ramp for strollers and people with special needs. The restaurant
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