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Trump Sends Pompeo to Riyadh over Khashoggi; Saudis may Blame Official
2018-10-16
Saudi Arabia is preparing to acknowledge the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a botched interrogation, CNN and the New York Times said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump speculated “rogue killers” may be responsible.
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Yemen Conflict could Push Millions More to Brink of Famine: U.N.
2018-10-16
The number of Yemenis on the brink of famine could rise to 12 million - or two in five of the population - from around 8.5 million in coming months due to escalating war and a deepening economic crisis, the United Nations food agency said on Monday.
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British Academic Charged with Spying Charges in UAE
2018-10-16
A British academic has been charged for spying in the United Arab Emirates, UAE authorities said on Monday, five months after he was arrested at the end of a study trip.
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US Arms Company Ruled out Several Arms Deals with Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi’s Disappearance
2018-10-16
Scott Donnelly, chief executive of Textron Arms, said it was safe to say there would not be many deals with Saudi Arabia in the near future as journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared.
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Google Latest to Withdraw from Saudi Conference
2018-10-16
Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday became the latest company to drop out of a business conference in Saudi Arabia.
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Trial of Businessman Accused of Fraud and Running out of Bahrain Using His Brother’s ID Commences
2018-10-15
A Bahraini businessman convicted in a fraud case could run away to Saudi Arabia and then emirates using his brother’s ID. When the incident was discovered and it was known that he left the country using his brother’s ID, a notice was circulated and he was arrest through the Interpol in Emirates and was returned to Bahrain.
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Protestor Receives 3-Year Jail Term over Putting “NIDO” Can on Street
2018-10-15
The First High appeals Criminal Court rejected the appeals of a youth (21 years old) convicted of putting a hoax bomb on public street in Jid Ali area.
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Bahrain’s King to his Saudi Counterpart: We Stand in Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
2018-10-15
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa made a phone call with his Saudi counterpart King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during which he affirmed Bahrain's strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
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Bahrain’s HRC Membership Win won’t Stop Int’l Condemnations of its Black Record: Baqer Darwish
2018-10-15
President of Bahrain Forum for Human Rights Baqer Darwish commented on Bahrain’s Human Rights Council membership win saying “International condemnations will not stop and the diplomatic performance of some member states will remain steadfast in condemning violations, and diplomatic failure to polish violations since 2011 will be repeated.”
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Bahraini FM: Target is Saudi Arabia Rather than Seeking Truth
2018-10-15
Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said that his country supports Saudi Arabia and attacked the Qatari Al-Jazeera channel, saying that it is not possible to reconcile with Qatar’s policy.
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Saudi Stocks Fall amid Investor Concerns over Khashoggi Fallout
2018-10-15
Saudi Arabia’s shares plunged as much as 7 percent on Sunday as investors worried about deteriorating relations with the international community after the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Saudi Arabia Says will Retaliate against Any Sanctions over Khashoggi Case
2018-10-15
Saudi Arabia on Sunday warned against threats to punish it over last week’s disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as European leaders piled on pressure and two more U.S. executives scrapped plans to attend a Saudi investor conference.
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Turkey Says Saudi Arabia must Cooperate on Khashoggi, Allow Access to Consulate
2018-10-15
Saudi Arabia must cooperate with the investigation into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and let Turkish officials enter its Istanbul consulate, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday.
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UAE Deepens Money Market with Law Allowing Federal Debt Issues
2018-10-15
The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step towards deepening its financial markets by issuing a law permitting the federal government to begin issuing sovereign debt, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
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CNN: Saudi Arabia Canceled Passport of Khashoggi’s Son, Preventing him from Traveling outside Country for Months
2018-10-15
Sources close to the family of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said that his his eldest son, Salah, was unable to travel outside Saudi Arabia for several months.
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Salam Organization Criticizes Bahrain's HRC Seat Win Despite its Poor HR Record
2018-10-15
Salam Organization for Democracy and Human Rights criticized Bahrain’s win of a seat in the highest United Nations human rights body, the Human Rights Council, despite the numerous violations the gulf island commits against its citizens.
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Interior Ministry Arrests 3 Bahrainis during Raids Campaign
2018-10-15
The Bahraini Interior Ministry forces launched a campaign of raids in the early hours of Sunday (October 14, 2018). Activists reported news of three arrests.
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Bahrain, Cameroon & Philippines Elected to UN HRC, Rights Groups Criticize
2018-10-15
Bahrain, Cameroon and the Philippines were among a number of nations controversially elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday, sparking sharp criticism from rights groups and the United States.
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Eulogy Reciter Mahdi Sahwan Detained after Summoned for Interrogation
2018-10-15
Bahraini security forces detained Mahdi Sahwan after he was summoned for questioning on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Sahwan will be referred to the Public Prosecution on Monday.
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Civil Service Bureau: 6,000 Gov’t Employees Applied for Voluntary Retirement
2018-10-15
The Bahraini Civil Service Bureau said on Sunday (October 14, 2018) that the number of applicants to benefit from the voluntary retirement program has reached more than 6,000 so far.