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Leaning tower of Bahrain

Leaning tower of Bahrain

Major foundation work is being carried out at the historic Al Khamis Mosque to stop one of its twin minarets from collapsing.

Several deep ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Helping visually-impaired children gain confidence

Helping visually-impaired children gain confidence

The Friendship Society for The Blind in Isa Town runs a kindergarten school for visually impaired children. With help of six trained teachers the ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Chef's tips on how to lick the opposition!

Chef's tips on how to lick the opposition!

BAHRAIN'S best bakers are hoping to cook up a treat in a culinary contest to find who can dish up the best chocolate cake and dessert and walk aw ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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A matter of blind faith

A matter of blind faith

The blind and visually-impaired citizens of Bahrain were joined by hundreds of their friends, family and supporters in an hour-long march organis ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Let your imagination grow!

Let your imagination grow!

SCHOOLS across the kingdom are digging deep for ideas which will prove they are a patch above the competition in The Riffa Views Eden Challenge 2 ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Jackson lawyers reach settlement

Jackson lawyers reach settlement

Lawyers for Michael Jackson have reached a settlement with a member of the Bahraini royal family who claimed the singer owed him $7 million after ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Rare collection of silverware

Rare collection of silverware

LEADING Italian silverware company Daliana Andrea will launch its extensive and diverse collection in Bahrain for the first time at La Fontaine C ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Island of fashion thrills

Island of fashion thrills

Plans to stage a week-long fashion extravaganza in Bahrain to compare with international events held in Milan, Paris, Dubai, London and New York ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
IT'S NOT SAFE AT SEA

IT'S NOT SAFE AT SEA

The Sirius Star is one of the world's newest, and biggest, supertankers. Like other modern Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), it cost about $150 ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Cycling to the future

Cycling to the future

TEACHER and social worker Vicky Honar is planning to pedal away for a good cause and raise funds to help improve the well-being of women and babi ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Artists display works

Artists display works

Bahrain's art scene sees the opening of Artlounge 3 tomorrow evening at the Al Aali Shopping Complex in the new extension area, writes Anasuya ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
The strength of Islam

The strength of Islam

Al Khamis, one of Bahrain's oldest surviving mosques, was created to symbolise the irrefutable strength of the Islamic faith.

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Young victims of bullying

Young victims of bullying

Gossip has been the cornerstone of most high schools around Bahrain, as well as the world. Rumours, cat calls and fights are all the ingredients f ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Local News
Generous donors boost for strays

Generous donors boost for strays

BARGAIN-HUNTERS are boosting a leading animal charity's coffers thanks to a thrift shop extension and the generosity of supporters.

After a ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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TV Weekly
Jennifer Aniston stands by Friends

Jennifer Aniston stands by Friends

Jennifer Aniston says she still 'laughs her rear end off' at episodes of Friends.

The actress says catching re-runs of the hit US TV sitcom ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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TV Weekly
Watch out for it: A Mighty Heart on America Plus

Watch out for it: A Mighty Heart on America Plus

Catch the real story behind the A Mighty Heart in The Journalist and the Jihadi: The Murder of Daniel Pearl, pictured, on America Plus this Frida ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Sport
Bunker shots should be hit high from the sand

Bunker shots should be hit high from the sand

Bunker shots are the bane of most golfers' lives. It is a very common sight to see the reaction of most club players when they finish up in a bunk ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Sport
Bad luck for Bahrain boys

Bad luck for Bahrain boys

THE ecstasy and the agony was clear for all to see in the players and the fans faces as Bahrain lost to a last-gasp winner in a World Cup qualifi ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Sport
Monty eyes majors

Monty eyes majors

The images of the Riffa Views Invitational Tournament to mark the official opening of the Colin Montgomerie course at the Royal Golf Club are stil ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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TV Weekly
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wednesday (Nov 26) Film - The Last Mimzy on Super Movies at 9pm.

Based on the acclaimed sci-fi short story by Lewis Padgett, The Last Mimzy ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Travel Weekly
Aussie outback set to attract tourists

Aussie outback set to attract tourists

When Baz Luhrmann's blockbuster film, Australia, opens in Bahrain shortly the Kimberley region looks set to steal the show. Fiona Dunlop heads fo ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Sport
Boyd clinches Ladies Open with a flourish

Boyd clinches Ladies Open with a flourish

EMMA Boyd finished with a 11-over 163 to win the 21st Bahrain Ladies Open Golf Championship at Awali Golf Club.

This was Boyd's fourth suc ...

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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