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Jordan's king pledges democratic reforms
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Jordan's King Abdullah II has bowed to popular demands for elected governments but given no timetable, saying that sudden change could lead to "chaos and unrest'' in his kingdom. It is the first time that King Abdullah II has made such a vow to Jordanians, who have taken to the streets during six months of pro-democracy protests to demand greater political changes.In the televised speech yesterday marking his 12th year as Jordan's ruler, the monarch said that future cabinets will be formed according to an elected parliamentary majority. Aljazeera.net