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.

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.

Typhoon Kompasu batters Seoul and west coastal areas

Posted Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:11

Seoul, Sept. 2 (BNA) Typhoon Kompasu struck central South Korea early Thursday morning, bringing downpours and gusts that paralyzed metro operations in the Seoul metropolitan area, caused massive power outages along the west coast and forced airlines to cancel or divert domestic and international flights.

Bahrain in Moscow International Military Music Festival

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 21:48

Manama Sep 01 (BNA) Bahrain Police Musical Band today arrived in Russia to take part in the International Moscow Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Tower – 2010.

Bahrain to take part at 8th Aluminium 2010 in Essen

Posted Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:47

Manama, Sept. 1 (BNA) The Kingdom will take part at the the three day 8th Aluminium 2010 International exhibtion in Essen on 14 to 16 of September represented by Bahrain committee for exhibtions and conferences with the participation of Alba.

King Abdulla receives call from President Obama

Posted Tue, 08/31/2010 - 20:22

Jeddah Aug 31 (BNA) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today received a phone cal from US President Barack Obama on bilateral relations and international developments.

Four US soldiers killed in Kabul

Posted Tue, 08/31/2010 - 12:39

Kabul, Aug. 31 (BNA) Four American service members were killed by roadside bombs in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to the NATO led International Security Assistance Force. Three died in single attack and one in a separate incident.

Bahrain wins Golden Lion - Best Pavilion in Venice Biennale

Posted Mon, 08/30/2010 - 20:36

Manama Aug 30 (BNA) Bahrain went down in history as the first Arab country to win the Golden lion for Best Pavillion at the 12th Venice architecture biennale. A total 53 countries took part at the landmark international event.

International Investment Bank third year consecutive dividend distribution from ARTES

Posted Mon, 08/30/2010 - 11:55

eGovernment Authority participates in preparatory meeting for Accelerating MDGs eCenter through ICT in New York

3 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Posted Sun, 08/29/2010 - 11:45

Kabul, Aug. 29 (BNA) Three US soldiers were killed in an attacks in Afghanistan,yesterday, this was announced by NATO, as Afghan authorities accused international forces of killing six children during an air assault on Taliban positions.

Giving Campaign for one million children arrives in Egypt

Posted Sat, 08/28/2010 - 15:02

Abu Dhabi, Aug. 28 (BNA) A worldwide health campaign launched by UAE to offer health care services to needy children has given treatment for 400 poor Egyptian children. The mission arrived in Egypt from morocco on the first leg of an international humanitarian mission that will also take it to Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Eritrea and Sudan.

Lecture on GCC Women's Political Participation

Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 16:02

Manama Aug 27 (BNA) Kuwait University International Law Professor Dr Badriya Abdulla Al Awadhi will deliver tomorrow (August 28) a lecture on the GCC women's right to participate in political life at the Gulf Hotel Conference Centre.

The IFJ Condemns Assault on Al Watan Editing Director

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 20:49

Brussels Aug 26 (BNA) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the violent assault on Muhannad Abu Zaiton, managing editor of Alwatan newspaper by two unidentified men on Wednesday 26 August.

Gulf International Bank B.S.C.

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 09:03

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King Abdulla II holds telephone conversation with King Mohammed VI

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 22:57

Amman Aug 25 (BNA) King Abdulla II of Jordan today held a telephone conversation with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on promoting bilateral relations and issues of joint concern, in addition to regional and international developments.

HM King Hamad starts key visit to Egypt tomorrow

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 22:56

Manama Aug 25 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad will tomorrow (August 2) start a key visit to Egypt. The visit stands witness to the strong relations bonding the leadership and peoples in both countries. It also reflects the strong political determination to widen the scope of cooperation and coordinating stances on different Arab and international developments.

President Abbas received Tony Blair

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 21:35

Ramallah Aug 25 (BNA) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today received International Quartet Middle East envoy Tony Blair and discussed latest peace developments and efforts to relaunch direct negotiations on the basis of the Quartet's declaration and settlement freeze.

Amir of Kuwait receives letter from Iranian President

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 21:34

Kuwait Aug 25 (BNA) Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah today received a letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on bilateral relations, regional and international developments.

Investcorp affirms its support of youth development initiatives

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:03

Manama, Aug. 25 (BNA) Mohammed Al Shroogi, President for Gulf Business at Investcorp, which is a Platinum Sponsor of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program (CPISP), praised HRH the Crown Prince’s continuous efforts to develop Bahrain’s promising youth and provide them with the opportunity to enhance their level of education and achieve their aspirations, while at the same time contribute to Bahrain’s progress and development.