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PETA calls for a circus boycott

October 14 - 26, 2010
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THE owners of a controversial circus have defended the use of wild animals as entertainment amid growing international alarm over the treatment of their big cats.





Let's get ready to vote

October 14 - 26, 2010
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ON Saturday 318,668 Bahraini citizens will be able to cast their vote at the country's parliamentary and municipal elections, writes Anasuya Kesavan.





What the teachers prescribe for success?

October 14 - 26, 2010
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HEAD teacher Nick Wilson attributes a successful student to excellent team work between students, parents and teachers. Delighted about the performance by the school's senior students, he said that the results were particularly pleasing because of the disruptive start to last year's schooling and the anxious time faced by everyone.





Stars shine in the classroom

October 14 - 26, 2010
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The leading two British-curriculum schools in the kingdom are celebrating the academic achievements of their top students who excelled despite a tumultuous series of incidents during their examination year.





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October 14 - 26, 2010
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THE last time I attended a circus was on a field trip during my days as a student at The Indian School Bahrain. I remember quite vividly the massive tent, the caged lion show and the slapstick clowns. I also remember how scared I was that one of the flying trapeze artists might slip off the rope and land on my head.