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Brazil and the U.S. lead the world in daily COVID-19 cases and deaths. Western Europe is undergoing a third wave of infections, resulting in a new round of lockdowns, yet most of these nations are not among the 12 hotspots shown on a global tracker.

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Israelis and Palestinians Find Common Ground on Water

An historic agreement between Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians aims to slow the disappearance of the Dead Sea and stabilize the supply of drinking water for all three groups.

December 10, 2013 - Los Angeles Times

Amman's Subjective Cartography

How do you navigate a city with no street names? This is the question Amanda Erickson sets out to answer in an article on photographer Regina Mamou, who spent a year studying how the people of Amman get around.

May 15, 2012 - The Atlantic Cities

BRT On the Way to Jordan

A new bus rapid transit project has begun construction in Amman, Jordan -- a first for the country.

July 26, 2010 - Treehugger

Saving Depleted River Could Unite War-Torn Region

This article from National Geographic examines the rapidly depleted Jordan River and how saving it could bring Israel and its quarreling neighbors together.

March 23, 2010 - National Geographic

Sidewalks Emerge in Jordan's Capital

Seemingly simple, the Jordanian city of Amman has finally managed to build walkable sidewalks.

February 24, 2010 - The New York Times

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