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Reuters: India Says Saudis to Assist Thousands of Stranded Workers
2016-08-04
Saudi Arabia has agreed to assist thousands of laid-off Indian workers stranded in the kingdom without money or food, India's junior foreign minister Vijay Kumar Singh said on Wednesday.
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AP: Internet Disruption at Bahrain Rally Site Deliberate - Report
2016-08-04
The nightly disruption of internet access in a Bahraini neighborhood home to a prominent Shiite cleric targeted in a government crackdown appears to be deliberate, an advocacy group said Thursday.
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"Tawiya Society" Trial Adjourned until September 7
2016-08-04
Court decided to adjourn case of Tawiya Society president, Sheikh Baqir al-Hawaj, and vice president who are accused of fundraising without permit.
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Bahrain Increases Price of "Super" Petrol to 235 Fils as of Next Month
2016-08-04
Bahrain decided to raise price of "super" petrol to 235 Fils per liter, after it was at 195 Fils.
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Local Newspaper: Infant Denied Citizenship after his Father's was Revoked
2016-08-04
Al-Wasat newspaper said authorities refused to give baby Sayed Ali Qassim Majeed Bahraini citizenship, because his father's nationality was revoked.
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Photos-Thousands Join Candle March in Diraz Commemorating Al-Hayiki Martyrdom
2016-08-03
Thousands of protestors took part in a crowded candle march in commemoration of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki who died in prison due to torture and medical malpractice.
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Situations in Dry Dock Prison Deteriorate Since Martyrdom of Al-Hayiki, Detainees Go on Hunger Strike
2016-08-03
Information revealed on Tuesday (August 2, 2016) that detainees in pre-detention center in Dry Dock Prison have launched a hunger strike since Hassan Al-Hayiki was martyred.
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Senior Clerics Demand Release of Sayyed Al-Mashaal and Arrested Clerics
2016-08-03
Senior Bahraini clerics, on top Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, demanded the release of detained clerics including the head of the (dissolved) Ulama Islamic Council, Sayyed Majeed Al-Mashaal, who was arrested for leading a protest in Diraz.
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Photos- Thousands of Angry Mourners Hold Funeral Procession of Martyr Al-Hayiki who Died 24 Days after his Arrest
2016-08-03
Thousands of angry mourners took part on Tuesday (August 2, 2016) in the funeral procession of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki who died in prison 24 days following his arrest due to torture.
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AFP: Bahrain Denies Rights Activist Bail Despite Health Concern
2016-08-03
A Bahraini court on Tuesday denied bail for prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab...
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Bahrain Court Refuses to Release Nabeel Rajab, Adjourns Trial until Sept. 5
2016-08-03
Bahraini court rejected request to release prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, who is being tried over expressing his opinions.
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First Trial Hearing of Al-Tawiya Society to Start Today
2016-08-02
Lawyer Ibrahim Sarhan said that the third minor court will hold today (Tuesday, August 2, 2016) the trial of the largest Shiite society in Bahrain over charges of collecting funds without a license.
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Telegram Founder Wonders Why Oppressive Regimes Like Bahrain Blocked his Application
2016-08-02
Pavel Durov founder and executive director of the Telegram condemned the blocking of his program by oppressive regimes like Bahrain.
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Report: Bahrain More than Doubled Armament Budget in 2016
2016-08-02
A report issued by intelligence publication HS Jane’s revealed that Bahrain has doubled its spending on defences in 2016.
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AFP: Iraq Minister Accuses Parliament Speaker of Corruption
2016-08-02
Iraqi Defence Minister Khalid al-Obeidi accused the parliament speaker and several lawmakers of corruption and blackmail on Monday, prompting the prime minister to order an investigation.
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Iran's Khamenei Renews Criticism of Nuclear Deal
2016-08-02
Reuters: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei renewed his criticism of a nuclear deal signed with six world powers
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Trump and Brexit Deepen Iran's Global Banking Problems
2016-08-02
Britain's vote to leave the European Union and the rise of U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump have paralysed efforts by Western governments to encourage already highly reluctant international banks to do business with Iran.
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Saudi Arabia Yet to Sway U.N. Over Yemen Coalition Blacklisting
2016-08-02
Two months after the United Nations blacklisted a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition for killing children in Yemen, Riyadh has not provided enough ...
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Authorities Try to Prevent Holding Public Funeral Procession for Martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki
2016-08-02
Information revealed on Monday (August 1, 2016) that the Bahraini authorities are exerting pressure on family of martyr Hassan Al-Hayiki to prevent them from holding a public funeral procession for the martyr.
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Authorities Summon Al-Wefaq Shura Council head, 7 Clerics, 2 Reciters and Woman for Interrogation
2016-08-02
Bahraini authorities summoned on Monday (August 1, 2016) clerics, reciters and politicians for interrogation within a wide campaign launched against the Shia sect since over a month.