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Source: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/26/jordans-king-to-share-power-in-forming-cabinet/
Jordan's King to Share Power in Forming Cabinet
(Washington Times) Jamal Halaby - Jordan's King Abdullah II unveiled a new power-sharing system for selecting future Cabinet ministers, saying Wednesday he will consult with parliament on the formation of government. The king has weathered months of street protests calling for elected representatives to have a greater say in politics. He called his plan part of a "comprehensive democratic transformation" and "political reform."