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Waiting in the wings for BA's new terminal

January 2 - 8, 2008
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A NEW era in air travel for people travelling from Bahrain to London is just a few weeks away thanks to British Airways' exclusive new home at Heathrow - the £4.3 billion state-of-the-art Terminal 5.





Bahrain going 'green'

January 2 - 8, 2008
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THREE Bahraini teenagers have inspired a multinational giant to invest in a major environmental campaign which aims to clean-up the island with support from the community.





Middle East air travel is all set to take off

January 2 - 8, 2008
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AS Bahrain Air, the baby of the Middle East's aviation industry prepares for take-off, one of its main rivals reckons the sector is poised for significant, sustained growth.





Top airline award for BA

January 2 - 8, 2008
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British Airways - the UK's flagship carrier which operates 55 weekly flights from the GCC to London Heathrow - has been awarded 'World's Leading Airline, 2007' at the prestigious World Traveller Awards.





Hand luggage limit to go

January 2 - 8, 2008
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Cabin baggage restrictions will be lifted at Heathrow Airport. Passengers will be allowed to carry more than one piece of hand luggage through security checkpoints from January 7.





On the starting grid at BIC as Formula One fever sets in

January 2 - 8, 2008
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THIS year's Formula One race will be the third round of the FIA Formula One World Championship - following Australia and Malaysia - and the Bahrain International Circuit is expecting an increased number of spectators over the three-day race event.





Finding the culprits ...

January 2 - 8, 2008
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Who is the man blamed by Pakistan's government for Bhutto's murder?





Bilawal vows to follow democratic path for revenge

January 2 - 8, 2008
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Benazir Bhutto's 19-year-old son Bilawal has been catapulted into the maelstrom of Pakistani politics, appointed leader of her party just three days after the assassination that plunged the country into chaos.





Bend it or keep it ?

January 2 - 8, 2008
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DO you have trouble keeping your resolutions? Does your determination to get fit or write that novel wane after just a few weeks of effort?





Close encounters that had a big impact on Khulood's view of life

January 2 - 8, 2008
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YOUNG banker Khulood Ebrahim has today spoken of her amazing encounter with some of the world's most charismatic leaders on a course which has changed her life.





My New Year resolutions

January 2 - 8, 2008
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For Bahraini Gulf Saatchi and Saatchi chief executive and head of the Bahrain chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA), Khamis Al Muqla 2008 will be a very special year.





Crisis management

January 2 - 8, 2008
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AROUND 1,200 personnel assigned to US Naval Support Activity Bahrain and the kingdom's ministries of interior, defence and health conducted a joint emergency response exercise at the Bahrain School.





Rioters slammed

January 2 - 8, 2008
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More than 1,500 people demonstrated in Isa Town to condemn the riots and acts of sabotage during the National Day and Eid Al Adha holidays.





Who is in your wallet or on your phone?

January 2 - 8, 2008
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Hard cash and plastic money, driving licences and sales receipts ... wallets contain all sorts. But who do you carry in your wallet or on your mobile phone? Asma Salman asks shoppers in Bahrain to open up and unveil whose photos are close to their hearts and in their pockets.





Saving Sadeesha

January 2 - 8, 2008
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The Sri Lankan community in Bahrain is campaigning to help a school girl suffering from a life-threatening condition by covering the cost of a series of crucial operations.





Hats off to all loving parents

January 2 - 8, 2008
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LAST week I was watching a late re-run of CNN's most touching documentary show yet. It was titled: "rescuing Youssif", and what a show it was.





Shock and dismay

January 2 - 8, 2008
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THE Pakistan Embassy in Bahrain has opened a condolence book to mark the death of the former prime minister and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto.