Abdullah
/ (æbˈdʌlə) /
1882–1951, emir of Transjordan (1921–46) and first king of Jordan (1946–51). He joined the Arab revolt against Turkish rule in World War I; assassinated 1951
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“When Tanveer realized what was happening, he jumped out of the truck, but the Iranians shot him,” Abdullah says.
The Dangerous Drug-Funded Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan | Umar Farooq | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAbdullah says al Nusra is made up 80 percent of Syrians; foreign fighters dominate ISIS.
His elder son was named Abdullah, Abu Abdullah means “father of,” and al Kuwaiti means of Kuwait.
A Navy Lawyer Cries Foul on Gitmo’s Kafkaesque Legal System | Eleanor Clift | September 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf elected, Erdogan will take over from the current president Abdullah Gul at the end of the month.
Erdogan May Win the Turkish Presidency, But He'll Face the ISIS Crisis | Thomas Seibert | August 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni.
Abdullah did so, whereupon the ladies set up a series of piercing shrieks and lamentations.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks | Bracebridge HemyngHere Abdullah came forward, making a gesture of disgust, and turning up his eyes in pious horror.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks | Bracebridge HemyngIbrahim at once appointed Abdullah his vizier, and gave all the other conspirators important posts.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks | Bracebridge HemyngLoud were their shouts of triumph, and Jack recognised the countenance of Abdullah, lit up by a savage satisfaction.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks | Bracebridge HemyngThey were led, as before, by the captain of the guard, and the truculent vizier Abdullah.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks | Bracebridge Hemyng
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