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Imam of Al-Khaif Mosque Sheikh Isa Al-Mo'min Released
2018-10-30
Bahraini security authorities released the Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Al-Mo'min, the imam of Al-Khaif Mosque in Al-Dair area, one day after his arrest.
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Bahrain Flouts its Int’l Obligations by Upholding Sentence against Political Prisoner Najah Al-Sheikh, Amnesty International
2018-10-30
Bahrain is once again flouting its international obligations by upholding a three-year prison sentence issued against prisoner of conscience Najah Al-Sheikh.
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Bahrain Writer in Interview with Russia Today: We Don’t Need Permission to Normalise Relations with Israel
2018-10-30
Bahraini writer Abdullah Al-Junaid has sparked controversy after saying that his country will not ask for anyone’s permission to establish direct and formal relations with Israel.
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Secret Talks Held between Bahrain & Israel to Declare Open Relations, Israeli Newspaper
2018-10-30
Bahrain is secretly holding talks with Israel in preparation for open relations between the two countries, Yedioth Ahronoth revealed yesterday.
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Sheikhs Al-Reyash, Al-Banaa, Al-Jamri, Eulogy Reciter Sahwan and Malikiya Obsequies Organizers Released
2018-10-30
Bahraini security authorities released a number of detainees who were arrested during the month of Muharram, or after their participation in the commemoration of Ashura.
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Interior Ministry Says Civil Defense Began Working on over 37 Rain-Related Reports
2018-10-29
The Bahraini Ministry of the Interior said that the civil defense began more than 37 rescue and assistance requests following the wave of heavy rains that hit the country.
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Bahrain King Visits PM Days after Son the Crown Prince Granted Executive Powers
2018-10-29
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paid a visit to his uncle, Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, days after his son, the crown prince, was given executive powers for the first time.
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Opposition Society Cancels Seminar after Justice Ministry Pressure to Prevent Ibrahim Sharif’s Participation
2018-10-29
The Nationalist Democratic Assembly announced the cancellation of a seminar after pressure from the Bahraini Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs, which demanded preventing opposition leader Ibrahim Sharif’s participation in the event.
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Bahrain's Fish Stocks Decline by 90 Percent, Government Study
2018-10-29
A study conducted by experts for the Fisheries Management Department of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities and Urban Planning said that local fish stocks in Bahrain have fallen sharply by about 90 percent.
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Crown Prince Receives US Lockheed Martin Military Company Officials
2018-10-29
Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa received officials from Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US military industry company.
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US Defense Secretary Meets Saudi Foreign Minister in Bahrain, Calls for Transparent Investigation in Khashoggi Killing
2018-10-29
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday that he had met Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister and called for a transparent investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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British Minister Supports Banning Bahrainis from Running for Upcoming Elections
2018-10-29
British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said he supports banning some candidates from running for the upcoming legislative elections, reported a local newspaper.
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Khalid bin Abdullah: Number of Applications for Optional Retirement Program Increases to 7,000
2018-10-29
Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said that approximately 7,000 employees had applied for the voluntary retirement program.
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October 30th Deadline for Contesting Lists of Candidates in Elections
2018-10-27
The Bahraini Ministry of Justice announced that October 30th, 2018 will be the last day to submit appeals against the decisions issued by the supervisory committees regarding the lists of candidates.
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King of Bahrain Receives US Defense Secretary
2018-10-27
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received US Secretary oF Defense James Matiss during his visit to Bahrain to participate in the Manama Dialogue Forum.
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Over 160 Groups Call for Suspending Saudi Arabia from UNHRC Following Journalist Murder & Widespread Arrests of Activists
2018-10-27
At least 160 civil society organizations called for suspending Saudi Arabia’s membership in the Human Rights Council and launch an independent investigation into the murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Ibrahim Bahr Candidacy Rejected over Affiliation to Opposition Wa'ad Society
2018-10-26
Artist Ibrahim Bahr said that the Northern Governorate Supervisory Committee rejected his nomination papers because he belonged to the opposition Wa'ad Society, which was dissolved by the authorities.
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Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to Tender New Bridge
2018-10-26
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are putting forward a tender next week for advisory services for a new bridge linking the two Gulf states, government officials said on Wednesday.
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King of Jordan Cancels Visit to Bahrain to Follow up on Dead Sea Flash Floods
2018-10-25
King of Jordan Abdullah II canceled a visit to Bahrain on Friday to take part in the Manama Dialogue Forum due to the repercussions of the Dead Sea flash floods, reported Anadolu News Agency.
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Mohammed Khatam Released after 3 Days of Detention
2018-10-25
Bahraini security authorities released on Wednesday (October 24, 2018) Mohammed Khatam after 3 days of detention for protesting outside the Council of Ministers.