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After Approval of VAT Decree, Bahrain King Dismisses Extraordinary Legislative Session
2018-10-15
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued an order dismissing the extraordinary session of the fourth legislative term of the Shura Council and House of Representatives.
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Al-Wefaq Mourns Al-Sitri: He Spoke Up for the People’s Livelihood Issues and Political Rights without Hesitation
2018-10-15
The National Islamic Al-Wefaq Society mourned Sheikh Abdul-Hussein Al-Sitri, one of Bahrain's leading religious scholars, who passed away on Sunday.
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Ayatollah Qassim Eulogizes Scholar Al-Sitri: He Followed and Held on to the Truth, Good Tidings to Him
2018-10-15
Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim, who is receiving treatment in Britain, issued a statement in which he mourned the demise of the religious scholar Sheikh Abdul Hussein Al-Sitri.
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Bahrain Clerics Mourn Scholar Abdul Hussain Al-Sitri: The Country Lost One of its Pillars
2018-10-15
On Sunday (14 October 2018), Sheikh Abdul-Hussein Al-Sitri, a senior religious scholar in Bahrain, passed away.
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Al-Shareqi Detained for 15 Days after Arrest in Karana
2018-10-14
The Bahraini Public Prosecutor's Office ordered, on October 14, 2018, holding Hassan Al-Shareqi in custody for 15 days pending investigation, after he was arrested in Karana Friday afternoon.
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US Deputy Secretary of State Arrives in Manama to Discuss Fighting Terrorism and Iranian Influence
2018-10-14
Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan will arrive in Manama, Bahrain on October 13. The Deputy Secretary will meet during his 2-day visit with senior officials to discuss critical regional and bilateral issues, including counter-terrorism cooperation and countering the Iranian regime's malign influence.
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Trump Vows "Severe Punishment" for Saudi Arabia if Khashoggi was Killed
2018-10-14
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a CBS interview on Saturday that there would be "severe punishment" for Saudi Arabia if it turns out that missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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Gulf National Sentenced to One Year in Jail over Attacking Policeman
2018-10-14
The First High Criminal Court sentenced a Gulf national (33 years) to one year in jail over attacking a policeman. The Court indicated in its merits that it treated the accused with a measure of clemency within the limits of Article 72 of the Penal Code.
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Saudi Fund for Development Funds Road Projects, Medical Care Center in Bahrain worth $25 Billion
2018-10-14
The Bahraini government signed yesterday two deals worth $25 million with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).
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NHRA Received 68 Complaints within 5 Months, Referred 1 to Prosecution
2018-10-13
Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Mariam Al-Jalahma said that the authority received 68 complaints submitted against governmental health services within the past 5 months. She said that investigation in 25 of the complaints was concluded and that one complaint was referred to the public prosecution.
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Bahrain's Gulf Air Launches New Baggage Policy
2018-10-13
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, launched a new baggage policy which replaces the current weight concept with a harmonized piece concept.
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Bahrain: Police Attack Peaceful Protest, Arrest Activists (Witnesses)
2018-10-13
Eyewitnesses said that security forces attacked a peaceful protest launched from Karana and arrested at least 5 citizens, including fathers of martyrs.
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Results of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Eye Surgery Positive
2018-10-13
The doctor, who performed the second eye surgery for Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim said that the initial results of the surgery are positive and there is a good response despite the difficulty and complexity of the surgery, the follow-up team of the treatment of Sheikh Isa Qassim reported.
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Protests staged across Bahrain Calling for Elections Boycott
2018-10-13
Hundreds of citizens took part in peaceful protests calling for boycott of Parliamentary and municipal elections organized by the authorities next month.
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Saudi Arabia Denies Allegations Regarding Murder of Khashoggi: Interior Minister
2018-10-13
Saudi Arabia denied allegations regarding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Interior Minister said late on Friday.
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Trudeau Says Canada will Maintain Human Rights Pressure on Saudis
2018-10-13
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said he would maintain pressure on Saudi Arabia over human rights despite a diplomatic row between the two nations, and brushed off suggestions he had botched ties with Riyadh.
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Saudi Team Arrives in Turkey for Khashoggi Investigation: Reuters
2018-10-13
A delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Turkey as part of a joint investigation into the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, three Turkish sources said on Friday.
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UAE Says it has been in Touch with UK for Months over Detained Academic
2018-10-13
The United Arab Emirates has been in contact with British authorities over a British academic since shortly after he was detained in May, a senior UAE official said on Friday, amid suggestions that he would be charged with espionage.
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U.N. Experts Say Saudi Arabia must Release Women's Rights Activists
2018-10-13
Saudi Arabia must immediately and unconditionally release all women it has detained for campaigning for human rights, officials mandated by the United Nations said on Friday.
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India yet to Work out Payment Mechanism for Iran Oil Imports, Government Official Tells CNBC TV18
2018-10-13
India has not yet worked out a payment mechanism for continued purchase of Iranian oil, a finance ministry official told CNBC TV18 news channel.