Malaysia Welcomes Palestinian-Israeli Direct Talks

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 17:18

KUALA LUMPUR Sep 03 (BNA) Malaysia has welcomed the new round of peace negotiations between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority, but said iy was not too optimistic that the latest talks can produce the aspired and acceptable results for the Palestinian people and the international community.

Forest Fire Kills Five in Russia

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 16:12

Moscow Sep 03 (BNA) Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry has said that five people died and hundreds lost their homes as a wave of forest fires spread through central Russia amid an ongoing heat wave.

Typhoon Death Toll Tops 5 in South Korea

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:26

Seoul Sep 03 (BNA) Five people were killed due to the Typhoon Kompasu which lashed South Korea with strong winds and heavy rain, the disaster relief centre said Friday.

Qatar Premier Receives Call from Mitchell

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:20

Doha Sep 03 (BNA) Qatar Premier and Foreign Minister Shaikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani today received a phone call from the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace Senator George Mitchell, who gave an update on developments of the Palestinian Israeli peace process in light of the resumption of direct negotiations.

IAEA Urges Israel to Join the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:57

Vienna Sep 03 (BNA) International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano has called on Israel to join the Non proliferation Treaty (NPT) and allow IAEA inspectors to monitor its nuclear facilities, A IAEA report revealed today.

Japan Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:56

London Sep 03 (BNA) Japan’s cabinet today decided to impose new unilateral sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.

Hot and Humid Weather in Bahrain

Posted Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:12

Manama Sep 03 (BNA) The Meteorology Department at the Civil Aviation in Bahrain expects a hot and humid weather today.

HM King Hamad sends letter to Iranian President

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 23:31

Tehran Sep 02 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad today sent a letter to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dealing with good bilateral relations in all fields and issues of joint concern.

Interior Minister meets Jordanian Liaison Officers

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 22:17

Manama Sep 02 (BNA) Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa today met outgoing Jordanian liaison officer to Bahrain Brigadier General Hussain Yusif Al Malakawi and his successor Lieutenant Colonel Mustapha Raja Al Moqdad.

Israeli Warplanes Violate Lebanese Airspace

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 21:41

Beirut Sep 2 (BNA) An Israeli reconnaissance plane today violated the Lebanese airspace over Al Naqoura village in the South, where it conducted several unwarranted flights before leaving later from above Rmeish village.

Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed meets Thai delegation

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 21:28

Manama Sep 02 (BNA) A key meeting was held between the Isa Humanities Award board of trustees and the Thai Prince Mahidol Award delegation at Gudaibiya Palace.

Bahrain urged to probe torture allegations

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 18:26

Bahrain urged to probe torture allegations

Advertising Expenditure in GCC on Pace to Reach $10bn Milestone in 2010

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 18:17

Bahrain urged to probe torture allegations

Manama will need to do more

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 18:08

Bahrain urged to probe torture allegations

The Daily Trading Performance

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:16

Manama Sep 02 (BNA) Bahrain all Share Index has closed at 1,420.14 points marking a decrease of 2.92 points below the previous closing.

HRH Premier Congratulated by Shura Council

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 17:02

Manama Sep 02 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received a cable of congratulations from Shura Council president Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, secretary general and members, after police arrested the perpetrators of the terror attack on Al Watan editing manager Muhannad Abu Zaitoun.

His Majesty sends cable

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:59

Manama, Sept. 2 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent congratulatory cable to the president of Vietnam Nguyen Minh marking his country's Independence Day.

HRH Premier congratulated by Al Dhahrani

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:59

Manama Sep 02 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received a cable of congratulations from Parliament Chairman Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Dhahrani after police arrested the perpetrators of the terror attack on Al Watan editing manager Muhannad Abu Zaitoun.

HRH PM receives cable

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:22

Manama, Sept. 2 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable of thanks from municipal council member in the central region representative of the third circuit Adnan Al Maliki.

His Majesty sends cable

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:06

Manama, Sept. 2 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent congratulatory cable to the president of Vietnam Nguyen Minh marking his country's Independence Day.