U.S. Department of State NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
38. Do you seek to enter the United States to engage in export control violations, subversive or terrorist activities, or any other unlawful purpose? Are you a member or representative of a terrorist organization as currently designated by the U.S. Secretary of State? Have you ever participated in persecutions […]

Merry Christmas to all the readers of The Black Iris in Jordan and elsewhere! Here’s a little something that’s sure to put a smile on your face:

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Elderly man on Kharfan Street, just off Rainbow Street:
“Do you know why they painted all those houses in east Amman? So the people that come here will have a better view.”

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Paris Hilton, the socialite and celebrity, hugs a camel in Dubai while promoting her reality TV show. (Getty Images)

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While the Internet and mainstream media has turned its attention to Iran in the past few weeks, it’s almost difficult to see the country in non-political terms. In the name of comedy, The Daily Show sent Jason Jones to Iran to do a series entitled “Behind The Veil”. So far, it’s been a hilarious window […]

The Colbert Report
Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

H.M. Queen Noor

comedycentral.com

Colbert Report Full Episodes
Political Humor
NASA Name Contest

- The full episode
- More on the Global Zero initiative

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Vice President Dick Cheney on his last day in Washington is wheeled back to the cryogenic lab from whence he came.

Photo Credit: Leslie E. Kossoff-Pool/Getty Images
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The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c
Strip Maul

Barack Obama InterviewJohn McCain Interview
Sarah Palin VideoFunny Election Video

Show some love for the man.
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