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Who let the dogs out!

May 6 - 12, 2009
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DOG lovers turned out in their hundreds on Saturday afternoon to support Tony, the Dogfather, Waters and raise more than BD1,700 towards helping him find a new home.





Stepping out in style

May 6 - 12, 2009
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Footwear giant ECCO has been officially launched at Bahrain City Centre by the Al Rashid Group (ARG).





US envoy on new mission

May 6 - 12, 2009
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THE US State Department has sent its special envoy for the Gulf to the region to discuss international diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to abandon its suspected quest for nuclear weapons.





Prize pupil earns the chance to shine with scholarship

May 6 - 12, 2009
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STUDENT Yasser Hammadi is on a mission to become a global citizen after securing a coveted place on an American academic adventure.





Art up close and personal

May 6 - 12, 2009
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Art lovers of all ages are invited to immerse in a variety of art experiences through the Culture Vulture's Arthouse Open Studios event which begins with an exhibition of 28 accomplished artists across Bahrain at the Banyan Tree Al Areen, this coming Monday.





Turning the tide on economic gloom

May 6 - 12, 2009
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ORGANISERS of the annual charity raft race splash-tacular have been overwhelmed by the generosity of competitors, supporters and sponsors.





BCCI ready for business

May 6 - 12, 2009
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Bahrain's industry leaders pledged support to economic development in the kingdom at the opening of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (BCCI) new headquarters, Bait Al Tijjar in Sanabis.





US sports professor to conduct key course

May 6 - 12, 2009
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A LEADING US sports professor will be coming to the island next week to help inspire Bahrainis on managing and developing activities in the kingdom.





Terror suspects held

May 6 - 12, 2009
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Bahraini authorities have arrested two men they suspect of plotting attacks in the kingdom and neighbouring Gulf countries, the Interior Ministry said.





Studying abroad makes sense

May 6 - 12, 2009
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I was recently approached by someone who questioned me in a way that really got me thinking.





Car bomb blast probe launched

May 6 - 12, 2009
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POLICE have been keeping a vigil by the bedside of the survivor of a car bomb blast hoping he will recover to help them unravel the mystery surrounding the incident.