During his visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar Razzaz, stated that his country is embarking on reform despite the "tough neighbourhood" that Jordan is in.
Lebanon - Prime Minister Hassan Diab announces his cabinet of 20 ministers that faces Herculean task of saving collapsing economy as MP Paula Yacoubian scorns new line-up as "patches on old clothes".
Lebanese security forces have assaulted more than 20 journalists and media workers covering the protests in Beirut this month alone.
Medics say 530 people wounded in weekend clashes between anti-riot police and protesters in Lebanon, demanding ouster of political class viewed as inept, corrupt, responsible for ever-deepening economic crisis.
Out of twenty members of the new cabinet in the Lebanese government, six of the ministerial positions have been assumed by women.
The formation of the new government in Lebanon has been officially announced. Prime Minister Hassan Diab is now leading a new cabinet of 20 members.
Protests intensified again in Lebanon, leading to renewed clashes with the security forces. Lebanese President Michel Aoun subsequently convened a security meeting.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon are facing another winter in tattered tents not suitable for habitation, struggling to keep what little belongings they have from the winter rains that often flood the camps with water and mud. Despite worsening conditions, the availability of aid has gone down.