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This dog was dumped on streets and left to starve

July 8 - 14, 2009
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Animal champion Tony Waters has made an impassioned plea for those leaving the island to have their pets put to sleep rather than turn them out on to the streets and have them end up like this poor creature.





'Swine flu' alert as schools close for summer

July 8 - 14, 2009
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A 'swine flu' warning has been sounded by Ministry of Health officials anticipating a higher number of H1N1 virus cases when residents return from their summer travels at the beginning of the new academic school year.





Airport awareness drive for Haj pilgrims

July 8 - 14, 2009
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EXTRA staff and stricter measures to screen passengers for swine flu will be put in place at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) for the upcoming Haj





Let's drink to that!

July 8 - 14, 2009
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THE big-hearted 'thirst quenchers' are back in action. At the weekend the young volunteers who aim to assist construction workers during the blazing summer months began touring sites around the country and giving away bottles of water and Fanta Citrus, writes ANASUYA KESAVAN.





Allergy fright for diner

July 8 - 14, 2009
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A public relations executive from Britain was taken seriously ill suffering from an acute allergic reaction shortly after eating a meal at a leading hotel on the island.





Mum's the word for jewellery maker

July 8 - 14, 2009
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Midlife crisis can be a life-changing experience for many. For Bahrain resident Sulaf Zakharia, a former finance professional with the Economic Development Board, it has resulted in connecting with her creative self and launching into a completely new career path as a jewellery maker and designer.





Future leaders taking steps

July 8 - 14, 2009
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A leading businessman has urged students to reach for the skies as they step out on to the path of a prosperous future.





We're going back to help Gaza - Khaled

July 8 - 14, 2009
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CAMPAIGNERS caught up in a worldwide controversy after being captured by the Israeli Navy on a mercy mission to help poverty-stricken Palestinians are determined to continue with their quest.





Student exchange deal

July 8 - 14, 2009
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University College of Bahrain (UCB) has signed an agreement to enter into a student exchange programme with Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST).





Don't worry be happy - live your smile

July 8 - 14, 2009
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Flicking through the channels the other night I caught a bubbly American girl saying 'Live your smile' to the camera.





New flagship for Bahrain Task Force

July 8 - 14, 2009
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The guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio has relieved USS Gettysburg as the flagship for the Bahrain-based Combined Task Force.