Jordan MPs Approve Abu Qatada Extradition Deal with Britain

Jordan's parliament has approved an agreement with Britain on the extradition of suspects wanted by Amman, including radical cleric Abu Qatada, an MP said Wednesday.

"Parliament on Tuesday approved a treaty with Britain to help Jordan extradite suspects from Britain," Khalil Attieh, the deputy house speaker, told Agence France Presse. "The agreement does not specifically mention Abu Qatada but it includes him and others."