China refutes reports

Beijing, Sept. 2 (BNA) China has rejected reports of the presence of over 10,000 Chinese troops in northern Pakistan, saying that such "groundless reports" were made with "ulterior motives."

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Bahrain's General Organisation of Sea Ports launches major initiative to celebrate World Maritime Day 2010

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

Gaza official says power crisis has worsened

Gaza,Aug. 24 (BNA) A Gaza official said Monday that despite media reports to the contrary, the electricity crisis in Gaza has worsened.

Carter leaves for N.Korea

Washington, Aug. 24 (BNA) Former US president Jimmy Carter will travel to isolated North Korea within days to win the release of an American prisoner there, media reports said on Tuesday.

SMC reports two H1N1 Cases

Manama Aug 23 (BNA) Bahrain today announced two new cases of swine flu, also known as H1N1. "Lab tests have confirmed the contamination of two Asian men in their thirties", Salmaniya Medical Complex Chief Physician Dr Mohammed Amin Al Awadhi revealed.

Al-Bakra signs ICD Islamic Finance deal

Bahrain's General Organisation of Sea Ports launches major initiative to celebrate World Maritime Day 2010

Bahrain's GFH plans to increase capital base by $300m

Bahrain's General Organisation of Sea Ports launches major initiative to celebrate World Maritime Day 2010

Shaikh Nasser is invited by Princess Haya

Manama, Aug. 19 (BNA) President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, head of Bahrain Olympic Committee president and head of Royal team for Endorance Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received an invitation from President of the International Equestrian Federation Princess Haya bint Al Hussain to attend the World Championship Equestrian Games.

Shaikh Nasser is invited by Princess Haya

Manama, Aug. 19 (BNA) President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, head of Bahrain Olympic Committee president and head of Royal team for Endorance Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa received an invitation from President of the International Equestrian Federation Princess Haya bint Al Hussain to attend the World Championship Equestrian Games.

Obama supports building mosque near 9/11 site in New York

Washington, Aug. 14 (BNA) U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday voiced support for a plan to build a mosque near the former World Trade Center site in New York.

We will promote the kingdom in Equesterian games : says Shaikh Khalid

Manama, Aug. 12 (BNA) Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of the Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (REEF) Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa declared that the Federation will continue to work hard to carry out the directives of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at different domains to achieve the Economic vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain 2030.

Seef Properties reports second quarter 2010 results

Bahrain Financing Company unveils new strategy driven brand identity

Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad intensify's preparations for (Nasser 4) soccer tournament

Manama, Aug 10 (BNA) Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Head of the Bahraini Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa stressed the importance of preparing for the (Nasser 4) soccer tournament.

Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa laud's performance of Young Bahraini Swimmers

Manama, Aug 8 (BNA) Head of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the remarkable performance of Bahrain's National team of young swimmers in the Gulf Cup of water games.

earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea

Sydney, Aug. 5 (BNA) A 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea on Thursday but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning was issued.

Israeli forces violates Lebanese zones

Beirut, Aug. 5 (BNA) Lebanese President calls on country to "stand up to Israel's violation;" reports say IDF soldiers attempted to uproot tree on Lebanon side of border, 2 Lebanese wounded.

Shaikh Nasser announces intensifying preprations for Ramadhan Football Competitions

Manama, Aug. 4 (BNA) The First Deputy of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Head of President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa announced Intensifying preparations for the organizing of his Fourth Ramadhan Football competitions.

PM receives people of Al Shakhoura village

Manama, Aug. 3 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has issued directives to allocate public spaces and play yards as well as establishing sports club for the people of Al Shakhoura providing them with all facilities.

Dutch troops to end Afghanistan deployment

Kabul, Aug. 1 (BNA) The Netherlands is ending its military involvement in Afghanistan, after four years in which its 1,950 troops have won praise for their effectiveness, BBC reports.