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Amnesty Condemns Targeting Former MP Osama Al-Tamimi, Calls on UK to Interfere
2019-07-04
Amnesty International condemned in a statement the continuing government harassment of former Bahraini Member of Parliament Osama Muhana Al-Tamimi. The actions against Al-Tamimi come in a climate of escalated state intimidation aiming to quash free expression.
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Trump's Political Plan for the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
2019-07-03
Trump said that there would never be an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement if one is not negotiated during his presidency. He also opined that there is a “very good chance” his proposal for solving the decades-long conflict could succeed.
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Family of Prisoner of Conscience Yousuf Hassan Demands Allowing him Treatment, Stopping Harassment
2019-07-03
Parents of prisoner of conscience, who is sentenced to life imprisonment, Yousuf Hassan Jassim, called for allowing their son to receive treatment, noting that prison officials are depriving him of medical treatment.
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Supreme Council for Environment: Next Step will be Banning Non-biodegradable Trash Bags
2019-07-03
The Chief Executive Officer of the Supreme Council for the Environment (SCE), Mohammed Mubarak bin Dainah, said that the step following the cessation of the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags, scheduled to start on the 21st of this month, will be banning the use of non-biodegradable black garbage bags, and then banning the use of plastic plates, cups and cutlery, noting that here is a time plan to stop the use of those plastic items.
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Justice Ministry Strikes off 35 Lawyers who Haven’t Paid Register Fees
2019-07-03
The Bahraini Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments made a decision to strike off 35 lawyers, whose names appear in a list in the 4325 issue of the Official Gazette, for not paying the renewal register fee in the general table of lawyers.
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US Releases Arabic Version of Kushner Economic Plan
2019-07-03
US special Middle East peace envoy Jason Greenblatt published yesterday (Tuesday) an Arabic version of the Trump administration's economic proposal for the Palestinians, a key element of its vision for peace with Israel.
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Industry Ministry Strikes off 16 Commercial Agencies for Bahraini Companies
2019-07-03
The Ministry of Industry has stricken off 16 commercial agencies for a number of Bahraini companies and institutions operating in Bahrain, in accordance with the requirements of the law.
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Eskan Bank: VAT won't be Applied on Housing Services
2019-07-03
Eskan Bank confirmed that the Value Added Tax (VAT) which is to start on July 1 will not be applied on the housing services or the monthly installments provided by the Housing Ministry, stressing that the bank would continue deducting a quarter of the recipient's salary without any extra fees.
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Justice Ministry Provides 107 Work Types to Accommodate 775 Individuals within Alternative Penalties Program
2019-07-03
Justice Ministry Undersecretary Wael Rashid Boualley said that number of government bodies which are taking part in providing community services, rehabilitation and training program increased, thus the overall number of work types reached 107 to accommodate more than 775 individuals within the alternative penalties program.
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Bahrain Overturns Stripping of 92 Shiites’ Citizenship
2019-07-03
A Bahraini appeals court overturned a decision to strip the citizenship of 92 Shiites jailed for plotting to form an Iran-linked "terror" group, a judicial source said Sunday.
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Cassation Court Rejects Bahrain Bar Association Challenge against Justice Ministry Decision to Monitor their Works
2019-07-02
The cassation court rejected the challenge of Bahrain Bar Association against minister of justice's order 64/2017 to monitor the works of lawyers offices and their clients, committing to international agreements regarding anti-monetary laundering and funding terrorism.
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Despite Khalifa bin Salman's Return to Bahrain, Crown Prince Heads Cabinet Meeting
2019-07-02
Although the Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman returned to Bahrain after a vacation he spent in Thailand, the Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
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Crown Prince Orders Formation of Committee to Investigate Complaint of Officials against Minister Al-Zayyani
2019-07-02
Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa ordered the formation of an investigation committee headed by Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to investigate a circulated letter signed by a number of officials in the tourism ministry against Minister Zayed Al-Zayyani.
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Coast Guard Rescues Five Individuals
2019-07-02
The Coast Guard Commander announced that the coast guard patrols rescued five individuals of one family when their boat was about to sink. He said that they are in good health.
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Palestinian Businessman, Held after Bahrain Workshop, Freed: Family
2019-07-02
The Palestinian Authority (PA) released a Palestinian businessman on Sunday it had arrested upon his return from a U.S.-led economic conference in Bahrain this week, his family and an official said.
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Hamas Condemns Bahraini FM Statements, Dubs them "Irresponsible"
2019-07-01
The Palestinian Hamas Movement issued a statement on Friday (June 28, 2019) in which it denounced the remarks made by Bahraini foreign minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and dubbed them "irresponsible".
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Bahrain's Embassy in Baghdad
2019-06-30
An official in the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on Bahrain's embassy in Baghdad, which was carried out by protesters.
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Bahrain Attacks Qatar Ahead of "What is Hidden is Worse" Program
2019-06-30
Ahead of a program to be aired on Al-Jazeera Channel, Bahrain attacked Qatar. The Shura Council and Representatives Council rejected what they called "continued attempts of the Qatari regime to meddle in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain."
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BPA: Journalists Answering Israel Invitation is Blatant Deviation from Bahrain's Press History
2019-06-28
The Bahrain Press Association deplored Manama's hosting of the economic workshop (economic part of deal of the century), despite "assertion and consensus of all Palestinian components on the refusal and boycott of this conference".
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Teachers' Employment Interviews on Saturday: Newspaper
2019-06-28
Al-Ayyam local newspaper said that applicants for the teaching jobs received short text messages indicating the time of the interview in the recruitment requirements for the next academic year 2019/2020.