Jimmy Carter secured The release of Gomes in North Korea

Posted Fri, 08/27/2010 - 14:30

Atalanta-US-Aug 27 (BNA) --Former U.S.President Jimmy Carter flew out of North Korea on a private jet Friday after securing a special pardon for an American who had been jailed in the communist country since January for "ilegally entering" the communist state.

Qatari First Court sentences Bahraini amateur fishermen

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 21:35

Manama Aug 26 (BNA) Six Bahraini amateur fishermen have been fined QR 40,000 each for illegally entering Qatari waters, while the boat owner was ordered to pay QR 45,000, Bahrain Coastguards Commander announced.

Sitra Power Station Tower Saboteur Arrested

Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 22:38

Manama, Aug 24 (BNA) A man accused of involvement in sabotaging the tower of Sitra main power station is to appear before the Public Prosecution to face legal charges. The acts of sabotage caused a power outage which plunged large areas of the Central Governorate in darkness.

The number of illegal workers in Bahrain plummeting, Labour Minister said

Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 22:10

Manama - Aug 23 (BNA) -- The number of illegal expatriate workers in Bahrain has dropped to 34,000, down from 58,000 last year.

Under-18 ban 'cut teenage smoking rates'

Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:08

London, Aug. 18 (BNA) Teenage smoking rates in England have dropped since the legal age for buying cigarettes rose from 16 to 18, research by University College London suggests.

Bahrain: Political structure

Posted Thu, 08/12/2010 - 15:41

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Kingdom of Bahrain (known as the State of Bahrain until February ##th ####) Form of state Constitutional monarchy Legal system Based on the #### amended constitution. The previous constitution...

Violence as Hebron outpost evacuated

Posted Thu, 08/05/2010 - 12:44

Hebron, Aug. 5 (BNA) An illegal Israeli settlement outpost erected near the larger Kiyrat Arba settlement in Hebron was evacuated by Israeli forces on Thursday morning, sparking violence from squatters.

2009 settlement report says population up 40 fold

Posted Wed, 08/04/2010 - 12:15

Gaza, Aug. 4 (BNA) The number of Israelis living in illegal West Bank settlements increased more than 40 times between 1972 and 2009, a report issued by the Palestinian Central Bureau for Statistics issued Tuesday read.

Settlers erect Hebron outpost, arrests during clashes

Posted Sat, 07/24/2010 - 11:21

Hebron, July 24 (BNA) Dozens of settlers began building a new illegal outpost in Hebron's Al Buweirah neighborhood between the city center and the Kiyrat Arba settlement on Friday.

Bahrain risk: Legal & regulatory risk

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:40

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Bahrain has an established commercial legal system but in practice most commercial dispute settlement takes place in private. Court proceedings can be protracted. Further, contracts for major...

His Majesty issues edicts

Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 17:18

Manama, July 15 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued edict No. 34 on amending law No. 60 for the year 2006 on re organising the Department of Legal Affairs.

BIPD Organises Workshop

Posted Tue, 07/13/2010 - 18:36

Manama, July 13. (BNA) The Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD) will organise a workshop on electoral crimes and violations presented by the legal Consultant Dr. Ahmed Farhan on July 17 and 18.

Bahrain: Political structure

Posted Tue, 07/13/2010 - 15:27

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Kingdom of Bahrain (known as the State of Bahrain until February ##th ####) Form of state Constitutional monarchy Legal system Based on the #### amended constitution. The previous constitution...

Tempo Faces Threat Of Legal Action From Police

Posted Mon, 07/05/2010 - 09:28

Jakarta, July 5 (BNA) Tempo magazine may face legal action from the police over its cover story on large bank accounts belonging several Indonesian senior police officers in its latest edition.

Bahrain: Political structure

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 15:45

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Kingdom of Bahrain (known as the State of Bahrain until February ##th ####) Form of state Constitutional monarchy Legal system Based on the #### amended constitution. The previous constitution...

Amnesty ‘a lifeline for illegals’

Posted Sat, 05/29/2010 - 09:00

Fighting fund for smaller companies

Legal action vowed in mosque dispute

Posted Sat, 05/29/2010 - 08:51

Fighting fund for smaller companies

Exemption from immigration penalties for illegal expatriate workers leaving voluntarily

Posted Tue, 05/25/2010 - 18:45

Manama, May 25. (BNA) In line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB) and with the support of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Ministry of Interior has taken steps to exempt expatriate workers, who are illegally residing in Bahrain, from the accumulated fines and penalties related to residence permits .

Bahrain: Political structure

Posted Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:49

FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Kingdom of Bahrain (known as the State of Bahrain until February ##th ####) Form of state Constitutional monarchy Legal system Based on the #### amended constitution. The previous constitution...

Israel expands illegal settlement in Jordan Valley

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 11:05

Tubas, May 11 (BNA) Observers in the Jordan Valley reported dozens of trucks loaded with construction materials entering the illegal Israeli settlement of Nahal Maskyyot, followed by trucks full or workers building homes despite a government freeze.