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MANAMA: London’s Lord Mayor yesterday described Bahrain as a gateway for Britain to do business with the region – and also enter Africa and the Indian subcontinent. She praised the success of Bahrain’s government, led by the Premier, in transforming the country into a world-class... read more »
Blast aimed at Pakistani police bus 11 died, 33 wounded
ISLAMABAD -An explosion targeting a bus full of Pakistani policemen killed 11 and injured 33 near the southern port city of Karachi on Thursday, officials said, in the latest incident of violence while the government and the Taliban are engaged in peace talks. Many of the wounded policemen were... read more »
Bank and Gulf Air sign agreement
MANAMA -Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gulf Air which entitles KHCB’s credit card holders to discounts on online ticket purchases. In line with the agreement, all KHCB credit card holders will receive 15 per cent and 10pc discounts on Gulf Air... read more »
6 injured in explosion at Bangkok protest site
BANGKOK -Police say six street cleaners have been wounded by a small explosion at an anti-government protest site in Thailand´s capital. Police Maj. Nopparuj Jitman says the explosion in central Bangkok was caused by an improvised bomb or a giant firecracker. He says the cleaners from the city... read more »
