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Nasty? What a load of rott!

Nasty? What a load of rott!

ROTTWEILERS may have a fearsome reputation but all that could change if a new group of breed enthusiasts from Bahrain are successful in cur ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Hotel backs World Environment Day

Hotel backs World Environment Day

CROWNE Plaza is going green with a comprehensive recycling and environmental programme.

The five star Bahrain hotel has launched ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Naval action alone can't crush pirates

Naval action alone can't crush pirates

Aggressive military action to curb piracy off the coast of Somalia can contain the scourge, but it will only be wiped out when a stable and stron ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Foundations set for health plans
in the kingdom

Foundations set for health plans in the kingdom

THE laying of the foundation stone for Bahrain's new Health Oasis ensured students of the future will get a taste of the past with a time capsule ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
US_top brass meet in Bahrain for talks over threats of terrorism and piracy

US_top brass meet in Bahrain for talks over threats of terrorism and piracy

Senior officers from the US Central Command gathered in Bahrain for a conference to discuss regional security issues and approaches to the challe ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
New lease of life for pet shelter

New lease of life for pet shelter

THE island's deserted doggies and forsaken felines can woof and meow a sigh of relief with the news that Tony 'the Dogfather' Walte ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Time for some magic memories at store

Time for some magic memories at store

The summer fun has already started at the LG Showroom at Sehla and customers could soon be walking away with some magic memories.

The AJM K ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
A ring-side seat

A ring-side seat

A sport-loving chef is bringing one of the biggest names in British boxing to Bahrain for the start of a series of knock-out events featuring fin ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Interference is uncalled for

Interference is uncalled for

Reports have been emerging that the Bahraini parliament has passed a bill regarding the lack of disciplinary action in schools, specifically priv ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Students counting on success

Students counting on success

Number crunching youngsters of Bahrain have made their schools proud of the volumes of sums they have added up correctly this week.

At the ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
A comfortable wear

A comfortable wear

Hagar Lemzoeli, 20, a lifeguard at Wahooo!, from Segaiya, said: "I really like the Burqini. I find it very comfortable to wear and easy to move ar ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Splashing out in Burqini

Splashing out in Burqini

TRADITIONAL modesty does not have to be a bar to enjoying the island's sunshine and waterparks which is why 'the Burqini' is flying off the shelv ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
ART OF THE MATTER

ART OF THE MATTER

Horses' heads on human bodies and masks of faces silently screaming are just some of the thought provoking artworks produced by senior students at ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Young all set for green future

Young all set for green future

THE kingdom's youngsters are getting into the spirit of next week's World Environment Day with an art competition which will see their work on di ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Local News
Gulf Air's punctuality touches  new heights

Gulf Air's punctuality touches new heights

National carrier Gulf Air, in a determined bid to attract new passengers and woo back disgruntled former customers, is picking up pundits for ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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TV Weekly
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Wednesday (May 27)

Film - Taking Chances on Super Movies at 9pm

Based on true experiences, this film is a profoundly emotion ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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TV Weekly
Season 7 of 24 in a one-day marathon on Showtime

Season 7 of 24 in a one-day marathon on Showtime

This June federal agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) is going to take Showtime viewers on one mind-blowing action-packed marathon they can't af ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Sport
Budget cap deal 'closer'

Budget cap deal 'closer'

FIA president Max Mosley says an agreement is close with Formula One teams over the disputed budget cap.

Mosley had wanted teams to agree t ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Sport
'We've got Monaco, baby!'

'We've got Monaco, baby!'

Brawn GP's Jenson Button won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, capturing his fifth victory in six races to extend his Formula One champions ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Sport
TOON TROUBLE

TOON TROUBLE

In the dying moments at Villa Park on Sunday David Edgar was sent off for a second bookable offence and whilst it did not make a difference to th ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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TV Weekly
'Action men' take centre stage on Showmovies

'Action men' take centre stage on Showmovies

Muscled superstars have been running out of exploding buildings, shooting bad guys with precision and jumping out of terrorist-filled airplanes on ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Travel Weekly
Bask in old Japan glory

Bask in old Japan glory

When it comes to deciding where to stay in Japan the choices are lopsided.

If you want modern, the options are overwhelming, from swanky ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Sport
Lowry's pro challenge

Lowry's pro challenge

Shane Lowry, the 22-year-old amateur who stunned the golf world on Sunday by winning the Irish Open, has turned professional.

He ma ...

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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