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Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

Swine flu cases in Bahrain rise to six

TWO more swine flu cases have been recorded in Bahrain this week, bringing the total to six. The GDN yesterday obtained the Health Ministry’s Weekly Feedback Reports circulated to health professionals around the country, which showed that five cases of the H1N1 virus were registered in just... read more »

Pak court refuse Musharraf’s petit...

Pak court refuse Musharraf’s petition for military trial

ISLAMABAD: In a setback to embattled former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a special court here on Thursday dismissed his petition seeking treason trial under the Army Act and summoned him to appear before it on March 11. The defence had objected to the formation of the three-member... read more »

WE CAN DO BUSINESS

WE CAN DO BUSINESS

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 d...

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 »

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42 killed in attacks in Iraq

27 killed in Iraq attacks

Baghdad – At least 23 people and four suicide bombers were killed and 14 wounded in separa! te violent attacks across Iraq Monday, police said. In one attack, gunmen broke into the... read more »

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle's relatives

Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle’s relatives

Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly rounded up hundreds of people connected to the country’s former second in command and his executed uncle Jang... read more »

Iran says nuke talks with world powers making 'slow progress'

Iran says nuke talks with world powers making ‘slow progress’

London – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said talks with world powers on implementing an accord on the country’s nuclear programme are making ‘slow... read more »

Thai protesters try to block election sign-up

Thai protesters try to block election sign-up

Thai opposition protesters have stepped up their campaign to disrupt upcoming elections, trying to block candidate registrations as part of efforts to banish Prime Minister Yingluck... read more »

Sri Lanka to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan

Sri Lanka to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan

Colombo – Sri Lanka has decided to evacuate some 75 migrant workers from South Sudan and said no new workers will be deployed in the politically troubled country. “At the moment we are... read more »