February 1, 2011 8:38 PM
Jordanian King dismisses cabinet; Appoints Bakhit as new PM
In Jordan, King Abdullah has dismissed his cabinet and appointed a new Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit. The move came after thousands of protestors had demanded the resignation of former PM Samir Rifai and action on rising prices and unemployment. Earlier, former PM Samir Rifai resigned on Tuesday foll...