BNA-En News Feed http://english.bna.bh/ Bahrain News Agency Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:55:52 +0300 en-us KPC fire put out http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85853 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85853 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:28:06 +0300 Kuwait, March 12 (BNA) A limited fire broke out at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) today morning and was easily extinguished by the employees without leaving human losses or having a negative impact on production, a KPC official said. US congress lauds royal reforms http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85852 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85852 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:27:30 +0300 Washington, March 12 (BNA) A forum at the US Congress paid rich tribute to ِBahrain’s achievements in democratic practices, women’s rights and religious freedom. Sergey Lavrov slams Israeli decision http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85851 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85851 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:40:44 +0300 Moscow, March 12 (BNA) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described, in a telephone call to Arab League Secretary General Amr Mussa Today, the Israeli decision to build new housing units in East Jerusalem as unacceptable. HM receives King Juan Carlos http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85850 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85850 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:56:04 +0300 Manama, March 12 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today was at Sakhir Airbase to welcome Spanish King Juan Carlos on his arrival in Bahrain. HRH Premier thanked by GFBTU Secretary General http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85849 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85849 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:55:44 +0300 Manama, March 12 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received a cable of thanks from Secretary General of the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU) Salman Jaffar Al Mahfoudh and members of the Secretariat General. Chile's new President calls for reconstruction http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85848 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85848 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:30:22 +0300 Santiago, March 12 (BNA) Chile's new President Sebastien Pinera called for reconstruction of the devastated areas to start following a series of earthquakes that struck the country. Israel closes crossings leading to Gaza http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85847 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85847 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:29:41 +0300 Gaza, March 12 (BNA) The Israeli authorities today closed all commercial passages leading to Gaza Strip. Renowned Syrian poet passes away http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85846 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85846 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:55:04 +0300 Damascus, March 12 (BNA) Renowned Syrian Poet Najm Aldine Al Saleh passed away in Damascus on Friday at the age of 83. EU Has to Oppose Israeli Sttlement Plans Firmly, Says Moratinos http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85845 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85845 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:42:21 +0300 Madrid, March 12. (BNA) Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs Miguel Angel Moratinos, whose country is the current European Union (EU) President, yesterday called upon EU states to be firm on their opposition to the Israeli settlement plans in the occupied Palestinian territories. Al Maliki Leads in Early Iraqi Vote Count http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85844 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85844 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:33 +0300 Baghdad, March 12. (BNA) Preliminary results of the Iraqi elections revealed that Prime Minister Noori Al Maliki State of the Law Coalition is leading the count, announced the Independent Electoral Commission yesterday. 26th GCC Traffic Week Starts Next Sunday http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85843 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85843 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:44:54 +0300 Riyadh, March 12. (BNA) The 26th GCC Traffic Week will kick start next Sunday under the slogan of "Beware of Others' Faults." Fine Weather Expected http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85842 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85842 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:44:19 +0300 Manama, March. 12 (BNA) The Meteorology Department at the Civil Aviation in Bahrain expects generally fine weather with tempretarures above normal. Local Press Headlines http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85841 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85841 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:43:24 +0300 Manama, March 12 (BNA) Bahrain newspapers dealt in their headlines today with local, regional and global events of the past 24 hours, covering the following topics: HISPANIA RACING TEAM IN TIME FOR THE 2010 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85840 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85840 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:42:22 +0300 Manama, Mar. 12. (BNA) As one of the new teams to enter the 2010 FIA Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Hispania Racing Team has created quite a stir since its formation. The team has experienced several significant changes this year, including several name changes (previous renditions of the team’s name include HRT and Campos Meta 1) and a variety of Team Principles. Following several months of speculations as to the team’s future due to financial funding issues, on February 19th 2010 majority shareholder Jose Ramon Carabante took control of the team from Adrian Campos and Colin Kolles was introduced as the new Team Principle. BAHRAIN SET FOR FIA FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85839 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85839 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:24:36 +0300 Manama, Mar. 12. (BNA) A host of activities took place at Bahrain International Circuit as the final stages of preparation were carried out. Racing legends and world champions Michael Schumacher, Palestinian President Arrives in Tunis http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85838 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85838 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:18:21 +0300 Tunis, Mar. 11. (BNA) The Palestinian President Mahhmoud Abbas today arrived in Tunis on an official visit to Tunisia, during which he will meet the Tunisian President Zine Al Abidine ben Ali. Jordanian Monarch Returns http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85837 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85837 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:00:43 +0300 Amman, Mar. 11. (BNA) The Jordanian Monarch King Abdulla II today returned to his country after a several day visit to the United Kingdom and Russia. Shaikh Fawaz Takes Part in Promotional Karts Race http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85836 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85836 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:45:00 +0300 Manama, Mar. 11. (BNA) The General Organisation for Youth and Sport (GOYS) President Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa today took part in the promotional race for the karting cars organised by the Bahraini Motor Federation (BMF) at the Bahrain International Circuit on the occasion of the the World Motorsport Council (WMSC)'s meeting. Bahrain strongly denounces Israeli decision to build 1600 settlement units http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85835 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85835 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:29 +0300 Manama, March 11, (BNA) Bahrain strongly condemned the Israeli decision to build 1600 settlement units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem describing the move as a breach of all international conventions and resolutions. Strong Aftershock Hits Chile Again http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85834 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85834 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:01 +0300 Santiago, Mar. 11. (BNA) – A strong 7.2 magnitude aftershock hit Chile today, reported the American U.S. Geological Survey minutes before the inauguration of President Sebastian Pinera. Deposed Hamad Government Releases British Journalist http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85833 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85833 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:50:35 +0300 Gaza, Mar. 11. (BNA) The Deposed Palestinian Government in Gaza today released the British Journalist Paul Martin after a one month detention for security reasons. US Vice President arrives in Amman http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85832 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85832 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:49:10 +0300 Amman, March 11, (BNA) US Vice President Joseph Biden arrived in Amman today on a visit, which is part of a regional tour, during which he will hold talks with Jordanian Monarch King Abdullah II on Mideast developments and the efforts exerted to end the Palestinian Israeli conflict on the basis of the two state solution. HRH Premier's Visit to Kuwait was Significant and Fruitful http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85831 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85831 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:48:09 +0300 Manama, Mar. 11. (BNA) His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa's three day visit to Kuwait, at the invitation of the Kuwaiti Premier Shaikh Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah, represented an exceptional event at the Gulf and Arab levels alike in light of its political, economic and cultural significances and its important outcomes consolidating bilateral cooperation and joint GCC action. GCC and Yemeni Foreign Ministers to hold meeting http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85830 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85830 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:46:02 +0300 Sana'a, March 11 (BNA) GCC and Yemeni Foreign Ministers will hold their 6th periodic meeting in Sana'a next Tuesday in the presence of GCC Secretary General Abdulrahman Al Attiyah. Dr. Fakhro Chairs Bahraini-German Meeting http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85829 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85829 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:31:00 +0300 Manama, Mar. 11. (BNA) Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Hassan Abdulla Fakhro today chaired the fifth meeting of the economic delegation that accompanied His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his visit to Germany, in the presence of the German Diplomatic Mission to Bahrain Deputy Head, a number of investors and representatives of the private sector. HRH Crown Prince receives FIA President http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85828 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85828 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:15:07 +0300 Manama, March 11 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport described holding the International Automobile Federation (FIA)'s meeting outside the European continent and for the first time in an Arab country as a global attestation to Bahrain as a host of major sporting events. His Majesty receives message from Libyan President http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85827 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85827 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:32 +0300 Manama, March. 11 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received a message from Libyan President Colonel Muammar Qaddafi, Leader of September Revolution, inviting him to attend the Arab Summit Conference in its 22nd session due to take place in Libya in March 27, 2010. Supreme council for Islamic affairs condemns Israel's continued building of settlements http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85826 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85826 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:57 +0300 Manama, March. 11 (BNA) Supreme Council for Islamic affairs condemns Israel's continued building of settlements in Jerusalem and the attack by police and the Israeli occupation army to the prayers as soon as they finish their Friday's prayers, March 5, 2010 at Al Aqsa mosque and opened fire and tear gas , injuring dozens of worshipers and move to outside the walls of the Temple Mount to include the districts of the old town. HRH Prime Minister receives cable http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85825 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85825 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:09 +0300 Manama, March. 11 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable from Minister of Labour dr. Majeed Al Alawi President of Conference of Arab Action and Ahmed Mohammed Luqman Secretary General of the Conference and Director General of the Arab Labor Organization at the end of the thirty seventh session of the Conference of Arab action. HISPANIA RACING TEAM IN TIME FOR THE 2010 FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85824 http://english.bna.bh/?ID=85824 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:07 +0300 Manama, March. 11 (BNA) As one of the new teams to enter the 2010 FIA Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Hispania Racing Team has created quite a stir since its formation. The team has experienced several significant changes this year, including several name changes (previous renditions of the team’s name include HRT and Campos Meta 1) and a variety of Team Principles. Following several months of speculations as to the team’s future due to financial funding issues, on February 19th 2010 majority shareholder Jose Ramon Carabante took control of the team from Adrian Campos and Colin Kolles was introduced as the new Team Principle.