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HANDS OFF BAHRAIN!

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia yesterday condemned continuous Iranian threats against Bahrain. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal voiced his country's stance, calling on Iran to work for appeasement and peace, instead of "fanning flames".

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New warning over child predators

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

Major push to send unrest victim home

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.

Traffic agony

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.

President reaches out...

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.

BLAZE SCARE

A LABOUR accommodation was gutted by fire in Muharraq yesterday.

Mall plunges into darkness

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

EWA in BD15.7m upgrade push

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.

We'll respect ban

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

Disabled-friendly buildings...

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

Bahrain resident dies

BAHRAIN resident Jacob Thundiyil has died after a long illness.

True taste of India...

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

Accounts audit completed

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.

Environment protection campaign launched

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


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