Jordanians Protesting Price Increases Scuffle With Police

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Hundreds of Jordanians have protested against government-ordered price and tax increases, scuffling with police outside the prime minister's office. Demonstrators chanted "the people want to topple the government" late Friday as helmeted police pushed them away from the building. It was the latest in a series of protests against austerity measures sought by international lenders as Jordan tries to reduce rising public debt.Read more on NewsOK.com

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