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Al-Wefaq Calls on Bahrainis to Protest Friday against Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
2017-12-07
Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Bahrain’s largest opposing political group, said that the US administration’s decision regarding recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a “declaration of war” against Arab, Muslims and Christians.
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AP: UN Experts Ask Bahrain to Respect Prominent Sheikh’s Rights
2017-12-07
United Nations experts have called on Bahrain to ensure a prominent Shiite cleric’s rights are respected as he’s now hospitalized.
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Saudi says Most people detained in anti-corruption sweep have settled
2017-12-07
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said on Tuesday most of the people detained in a sweeping anti-corruption campaign launched last month have agreed to settlements to avoid prosecution while the rest could be held for months.
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Iraq Opposed to U.S. Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
2017-12-07
Iraq is opposed to the United States recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moving its embassy there, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday, warning that such a decision would negatively affect Middle East stability.
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Ali Al-Aswad: Dissemination of Ayatollah Isa Qassim’s Medical Information without his Permission is Violation of Privacy
2017-12-06
Prominent Bahraini opposition figure Ali Al-Aswad said that disseminating the medical information of the spiritual leader of the Shiite majority, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, without his permission is a violation of professional ethics.
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Al-Khabbaz Parents Denied Right to See their 4 Sons Together during Visit since 10 Months
2017-12-06
Families of political prisoners found the solidarity campaign launched under the hashtag #Save_Bahrain_Prisoners an opportunity to reveal a portion of the sufferings they and their sons have been experiencing.
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US Patriot Missiles may have Failed in Saudi Arabia
2017-12-05
When Shiite rebels blasted a ballistic missile from Yemen toward the Saudi capital last month, Riyadh officials said they had intercepted and destroyed the incoming rocket.
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Lebanon's PM Rescinds Resignation as Government Agrees Deal
2017-12-05
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri rescinded his resignation on Tuesday and said all members of the government had agreed to stay out of conflicts in Arab countries.
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Iran's Rouhani: Yemen's Aggressors will Regret their Actions
2017-12-05
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that Yemenis would make those attacking their country regret their actions as a Saudi-led coalition pounded the rebel-held capital with heavy air strikes.
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Despite King’s Decision to Boycott Any Gulf Summit Attended by Qatar, Bahrain Takes Part in Kuwait Summit
2017-12-05
A Bahraini delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa arrived in Kuwait to take part in the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, held in Kuwait today and tomorrow.
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UAE and Saudi Arabia form New Alliance
2017-12-05
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it was forming a new military and economic committee with Saudi Arabia separate from the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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AFP: Bahrain's Top Shiite Cleric Hospitalised
2017-12-05
Bahrain's leading Shiite cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim, a central opposition figure, has been admitted to hospital in critical condition, his family and a rights group said Monday.
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Court Commutes Verdict of Bahraini Woman who Tried to Provide her Detained Bother with Narcotics
2017-12-05
The High Appeals Court commuted one-year jail verdict issued against a Bahraini woman, who tried to leak drugs to her detained brother, to six months only.
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Health Ministry Urges Not to Politicize Sheikh Isa Qassim’s Treatment
2017-12-05
Bahrain’s Health Ministry urged not to politicize the issue of treating the spiritual leader of Shiite majority Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim.
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BBC: Bahrain's Top Shia Cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim Hospitalized in “Critical Condition”
2017-12-05
Bahrain's most senior Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim has been taken to a hospital in critical condition, reports stated.
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UN Chief Urges End to Air, Ground Assaults in Yemen
2017-12-05
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged warring parties in Yemen to stop all ground and air assaults and called for a resumption of all commercial imports into the country.
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Bahraini Businessman Says Corruption Cost in Gov’t Agencies Reached $50 Billion
2017-12-05
A Bahraini businessman estimated the cost of corruption in government agencies at $50 billion, following a report issued by the Financial and Administrative Control Bureau.
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Passports and Residence Affairs Directorate Urges Qataris Residing in Bahrain to Correct their Legal Status
2017-12-04
The Bahraini Interior Ministry’s Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) called on Qataris residing in Bahrain to correct their legal situation after entry visas were imposed on Qataris.
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Two and Three-Year Prison Terms Handed down to Seven Accused of “Assembling” in Bilad Al-Qadeem
2017-12-04
The fourth high criminal court sentenced five defendants to three years' imprisonment and two others to two years, over charges of taking part in an assembly and setting fire to tires in the Bilad Al-Qadeem area.
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Appeal Court: Six Defendants Sentenced to 3-Year Prison Term over Assembly in Buri
2017-12-04
The Sixth High Court of Appeal in Bahrain sentenced six defendants to three years in prison instead of five years over charges of assembling and burning tires in the Buri area.