Original version

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

Newshour

News

Top UN court rules Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

BBC World Service East Asia

BBC World Service South Asia

Newshour: Jordan’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests

Magazines & Reviews

Jordan’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests

04/06/2018 GMT

BBC World Service - Newshour, Jordan’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests

The protestors are angry at proposed tax rises and austerity measures.

The protests are the biggest in years, with demonstrators angry at proposed tax rises and austerity measures.

The protests are the biggest in years, with dozens of people detained and tear gas fired by the police. The demonstrators are angry at government plans to raise taxes and IMF-recommended price increases. 

Also in the programme: the Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts; and we hear from former US President Bill Clinton about his new thriller.

Picture: demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest in front of the Prime Minister's office in Amman. Credit: Reuters.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Newshour

Jordan’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Protests

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

About BBC World Service