HANDS OFF BAHRAIN!

CHILD abusers are walking free from court because prosecutors are failing to properly investigate cases, it has been claimed.

AUTHORITIES are reportedly pushing for a Pakistani man, who suffered severe brain damage in an assault by anti-government thugs two years ago, to be flown home.

ONE of Bahrain's main highways was brought to a standstill for around 30 minutes yesterday as thugs went on the rampage for the second day running.

MANAMA: The US President's Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) Rashad Hussain met senior Bahraini government officials, political leaders and religious leaders in Manama, the US Embassy in Bahrain announced.

A LABOUR accommodation was gutted by fire in Muharraq yesterday.

MANAMA: Shoppers at Bahrain City Centre were flummoxed yesterday after almost half the mall's shops and car park was left without electricity.

THE Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has concluded two contracts worth more than BD15.7 million for the supply of materials to upgrade water transmission networks.

CONSUMERS have pledged to respect a proposed ban on pork, despite fears it could lead to the "Islamisation" of Bahrain.

ALL new buildings in Muharraq could soon be forced to ensure they are equipped for people with special needs.

BAHRAIN resident Jacob Thundiyil has died after a long illness.

A COMPETITION featuring Indian delicacies was held during the weekend at the Indian Club in Gudaibiya.

THE National Audit Office Auditor-General Hassan Khalifa Al Jalahma has announced the completion of the audit of the accounts of ministries and other government departments for the year ended on December 31.

A WEEK-LONG campaign aimed at fostering the culture of environment protection was launched yesterday at Seef Mall.