Jordan's Queen Rania ran in a charity fund-raising event to show her support for a new U.S.-led effort to forge peace in the Middle East.

Rania finished third among more than 100 women that participated in the 10-kilometer run Friday through Amman.

The run was organized for the benefit of the Society for Care of Neurological Patients, which provides financial assistance for patients.

Rania's office said she participated in the run to show her "dedication and commitment" to peace.

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Her husband, King Abdullah, will host a summit Tuesday that will bring together President Bush, Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

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