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Photos: Crowd of People Perform Eid Al-Adha Prayer in front of Sheikh Qassim’s House
2016-09-14
Hundreds of citizens performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Monday (September 12, 2016) in front of the spiritual leader Sheikh Isa Qassim' house.
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Photos: Protest in Diraz on Morning of Eid Al-Adha
2016-09-14
Citizens of Diraz and the protestors in front of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house staged a crowded protest that wandered the streets of the village, demanding putting an end to Al Khalifa monopoly over power.
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Iran launches New Navy Ship as Tensions Rise with U.S. in Gulf
2016-09-14
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched a new 55-metre-long naval ship on Tuesday that is capable of transporting a helicopter and up to 100 men, according to the website of state TV.
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Saudi King: Use of Haj for Sectarian Aims Abhorrent
2016-09-14
Saudi Arabia's King Salman said on Tuesday the haj should not be used to achieve sectarian or political aims, remarks likely to be seen as aimed at rival Iran, which is involved in a public quarrel with Riyadh over the management of the pilgrimage.
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Qatar urges Iran, Gulf Arabs to be Good Neighbors
2016-09-14
Qatar's Emir called for good neighbourly relations between Gulf Arabs and Iran in a telephone call with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Qatar media reported, amid fresh strains between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran over the haj pilgrimage.
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UN High Commissioner Urges Bahrain to Implement HRC Recommendations
2016-09-14
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid bin Ra'ad Al-Hussein said that Bahrain should pay more heed to human rights.
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Local Paper: Saudi Arabia Arrests at Least 20 Bahrainis Heading to Perform Haj
2016-09-13
Al-Wasat local Bahraini newspaper reported that at least 20 Bahrainis were taken into custody in Saudi Arabia in past few days.
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Obama Would Veto Bill Allowing 9/11 Families to Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-09-13
President Barack Obama would veto a bill passed by both houses of Congress that would allow survivors and families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia for damages, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Monday.
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Gulf States Condemn Law Letting 9/11 Families Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-09-13
The Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Monday condemned a law passed by the United States Congress last week that would allow the families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the kingdom's government for damages.
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Parliament’s Third Session to Start on October 16
2016-09-11
The Al-Ayam newspaper, which is owned by the King's Media Advisor Nabil Al-Hamr, said that the opening of the third session of the fourth legislative term will take place on Sunday October 16, after the legislative authority set the usual 5-month parliamentary leave, from the end of May 2016 to October.
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Hearing Session in Congress Criticizes Bahraini Government’s “Sectarian Policies” & Calls on US to Use Concrete Measures
2016-09-11
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the US Congress (TLHRC) held a hearing on Friday (September 9, 2016) to examine the US government’s response to the human rights crisis in Bahrain
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Bahrain Clerics Appeal to HRC: Sectarian Persecution Reached Dangerous Levels
2016-09-11
Bahrain’s Shiite clerics sent letter to Head of the UN Human Rights Council declaring that rising sectarian persecution against Shiite majority reached dangerous levels.
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PHOTOS: Tens of Thousands Take to Iranian Streets in Support of Bahraini People
2016-09-11
Tens of thousands of people protested in Iranian cities, in support of Bahraini people’s struggle against the ruling Al Khalifa family.
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Bahraini Boy Remains in Solitary Confinement Despite Prosecution’s Decision to Release Him
2016-09-11
Family of young Bahraini boy, Mostafa Al-Motghawi, expressed deep concern over health and safety of their son.
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Bahraini Shiite Cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma’s Trial Adjourned until Sept. 20
2016-09-10
Bahraini court adjourned trial of Islamic Ulama Council member, Shiite cleric Sheikh Ali Rahma until September 20, 2016.
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Bahraini Islamic Ulama Council Deputy President’s Next Court Hearing to be Held on Sept. 20
2016-09-10
Bahraini court adjourned trial of Deputy President of Islamic Ulama Council prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mahmoud Al-A’ali.
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Bahrain Interested in Buying Russian Air Defense Systems S-400, Paper
2016-09-10
Bahrain is interested in purchasing Russian air defense systems S-400 “Triumph”, one of most lethal long-range air defense missile systems in world.
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US Congress Passes Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims to Sue Saudi Arabia
2016-09-10
US House of Representatives passed legislation Friday allowing relatives of victims of 9/11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for compensation.
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Anti-Shiism in Bahrain
2016-09-10
Bahrain has lost the battle, failing to convince the world that it is not Anti-Shiite, as it is now known to be the country that persecutes its Shia citizens.
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Moody's: Bahrain Registered Three International Debt Placements of $1 Billion
2016-09-10
Moody’s said that Bahrain launched three international debt placements since beginning of year until May 2016, with total value of $1,035 billion.