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Tree of life faces 'axe'

April 8 - 14, 2009
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Bahraini national treasure the Tree of Life could miss out on the chance to become one of the world's official 'New7Wonders of Nature'.





Zero tolerance rule for angry students must be reviewed

April 8 - 14, 2009
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Bahrain has recently witnessed an increase in violence stemming from angry children at their schools.





Animal shelter to make way for business complex

April 8 - 14, 2009
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ANIMAL LOVER Tony Water, the expat hairstylist affectionately known as The Dogfather because of his devotion to unwanted animals, could soon be pounding the streets like a stray.





Hi-tech baggage handling system

April 8 - 14, 2009
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THE baggage handling operation at Bahrain International Airport will be 'brought into line' with world international standards with the introduction of the latest technology.





Global crisis boosts expat savings

April 8 - 14, 2009
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To stay, or not to stay, that is the question facing many expats hit by the global economic crisis.





Environment friendly air conditioner hits stores

April 8 - 14, 2009
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AJM Kooheji, sole dealer for LG Electronics, one of the world's leading innovators in home appliances, has introduced Titan - the new wall mounted air conditioner.





The 'great wall' for top school

April 8 - 14, 2009
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A NEW perimeter wall is being constructed around Bahrain School in Juffair in a bid to improve security.





Helping hand for needy child

April 8 - 14, 2009
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A thankful schoolboy has 'melted the hearts' of staff working at a leading Bahrain hotel after they set about sponsoring him as part of an innovative social responsibility project.





Earning for art's sake!

April 8 - 14, 2009
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Water colour artist and Awali resident Andrew Hodgson is opening his debut solo exhibition on Saturday at Lina's CafŽ in the Diplomatic Area.





Thieves raid compounds

April 8 - 14, 2009
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THEFTS from three exclusive residential compounds - City Park, Arabian Homes and Lari Park - have left many tenants feeling vulnerable. Two compound burglaries happened in the middle of the night when thieves entered villas from partially open windows and stole valuables.