The objective of the training was to introduce water management techniques and tools for newly appointed staff of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the Jordan Water Authority and Jordan Valley Authority.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN AMMAN

Staff at Cooper and Jordan C of E School in Aldridge, Walsall, said they would ask Ellie to rededicate the pool after her success at London 2012.

BBC: School names pool after Paralympian Ellie Simmonds

Its staff in Jordan have prepared a fleet of 125 vehicles to move an expected build-up at the borders, not just of Iraqis, but Egyptians, Filipinos and Sri Lankan labourers fleeing the fighting.

ECONOMIST: Jordan and Iraq