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UAE's Gargash Says Qatar Isolation could Last for Year
2017-06-19
A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official said on Monday Qatar's powerful Arab neighbours could continue to isolate it "for years" if it did not change course in its policy of supporting extremists and jihadist groups.
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Court Upholds Life Sentence against Defendant over Stabbing his Friend until Death
2017-06-19
The Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a life term verdict against a Bahraini who killed a citizen to take revenge for his cousin, who died in drug intake session with the killed man in Muharraq.
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Ambassadors of Countries Boycotting Qatar Meet Korean Deputy Foreign Minister
2017-06-19
Ambassadors of Bahrain, the Emirates, Egypt and the Charge D’Affaires of Saudi Arabia to Seoul met Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of Republic of Korea, Ambassador Lee Jeong Kyu at the premises of the Korean Foreign Ministry.
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Reuters: Blast Kills Policeman in Village of Bahraini Shi'ite Cleric
2017-06-19
A blast in the home village of a Shi'ite Muslim spiritual leader in Bahrain has killed a member of the security services and wounded two others, Bahrain's Interior Ministry said on its Twitter account on Sunday, blaming "terrorists".
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Youth Nabeel Al-Samie Martyred in Mysterious Conditions
2017-06-19
Activists on social media outlets said that youth Nabeel Al-Samie was martyred in mysterious conditions on the dawn of Monday (June 19, 2017) after being kidnapped from his farm at the hands of civilians expected to be affiliated to the Ministry of Interior. Nabeel was subjected to severe torture and died as a result.
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Bahrain: Policeman Killed, Two Others Injured in Bombing West of Manama
2017-06-19
Bahraini Interior Ministry said on Sunday that one of its personnel was killed in a bombing west of the capital Manama.
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Kuwaiti Court Commutes Death Sentence of ‘Pro-Iran Cell Leader’
2017-06-19
Kuwait’s supreme court on Sunday reduced death sentence of Shiite citizen convicted of forming a pro-Iranian cell and of plotting attacks, changing it to life in prison.
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Local Newspaper: Information Ministry Filed Criminal Lawsuit against Al-Wasat Newspaper
2017-06-19
Al-Ayyam newspaper, owned by the King's media advisor, said that Bahraini Ministry of Information filed a criminal complaint against Al-Wasat newspaper.
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Bahrain Commutes Sentences against Defendants Convicted of Joining ISIS
2017-06-19
Bahrain Court of Appeal commuted prison sentences of 8 defendants accused of establishing a branch of the terrorist Islamic State (ISIS) organization in Bahrain.
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Bahrain Orders Qatar Troops Stationed at US Base to Leave Country
2017-06-19
Bahrain has ordered Qatari troops stationed in the island Kingdom under the US Naval Forces Central Command to exit the country within 48 hours.
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Human Rights Watch: Al-Wasat’s Suspension Violates Right to Freedom of Expression
2017-06-19
Bahraini authorities on June 4, 2017, ordered the immediate indefinite suspension of Al Wasat, the country’s only independent newspaper, said Human Rights Watch.
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Bahrain Cancels UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Visit for “Logistical Reasons”!
2017-06-19
Bahraini official announced on Saturday the cancellation of the UN High Commission for Human Rights’ invitation to visit the country, without giving clear reasons.
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Appeal: 1 to 3 of Prison for Traffic Employees Accused of Forging Accident Report to Receive Compensation
2017-06-18
The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favor of a 1-year prison verdict against a traffic department employee, and a 3-year prison verdict against a traffic officer, along with another.
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3-Year Imprisonment against 3 Defendants for Beating 2 Suspected to be MoI Informants
2017-06-18
The First High Criminal Court ruled in a case linked to 4 defendants accused of hitting 2 young men, claiming they work as Ministry of Interior (MoI) informants.
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Bahrain NIHR Says it Didn’t Receive Complaints from Families Harmed by Qatar Rift
2017-06-18
The Bahraini National Institute for Human Rights (NIHR) confirmed that it hasn’t received any complaints from any Bahraini or residing family, as a result of cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar.
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PM Decision Imposes 30 BD Monthly Fee on Foreign Worker
2017-06-18
A decision issued by Bahrain Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, imposed a BD 30 monthly fee for foreign workers who practices professional work.
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3 Years in Prison against Intoxicated Policeman for Assaulting Gulf Citizen
2017-06-18
The First High Criminal Court Ruled the imprisonment of 20-year-old traffic police officer for 3 years. He was accused of physically assaulting a Gulf citizen, and causing him permanent damage.
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Life to 15 Years Imprisonment with Citizenship Revocations against 26 Defendants in Politically Motivated Case
2017-06-18
The Fifth High Criminal Court issued a ruling Thursday June 15, 2017 in a case including 26 defendants, accused of establishing a "terrorist" group.
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Sputnik: Bahrain Threatens Qatar with New Sanctions
2017-06-18
The Persian Gulf countries have threatened Qatar with more sanctions should Doha refuse to meet their demands on ceasing the support of terrorism, Bahraini Ambassador to Russia Ahmed Saati told Sputnik.
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Security Authorities Summon 4 Shiite Clerics for Interrogations Sunday
2017-06-18
The Bahraini security authorities sent four subpoenas on Friday (June 16, 2017) summoning 4 Shiite clerics for interrogations on Sunday.