Gone are the days when Kuwait feared another Sadam Hussein´s bloody incursion into its territory. Now, Iraq is not under the reins of the Baath Party but Shiite leadership and trying to get rid of foreign patronage. After weeks considering the resumption of...
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Since the season began back in March, Timo has developed a great relationship with the team, who of course work hand in hand with him to get maximum performance from the TF108. Timo won at the circuit as recently...
We haven't heard much about the "Global Food Crisis" in several days as prices have generally fallen slightly, especially in Asia. But nations remain worried about long-term supplies for their people.The...
a cargo plane slid off the runway and split in two at brussels airport during takeoff.it injured the four people on board slightly.It was a Boeing 747 belonging to US frieght company
In the Middle East the show goes on..
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A few months ago (august 2007) I wrote here about a ban against Egypt actor Amr Waked. A similar story is now surfacing in Bahrain with the provocative...
Earth Day is coming up on April 22--hopefully this disturbing statistic will be on people's minds."WASHINGTON - The world's beaches and shores are anything but pristine. Volunteers scoured 33,000 miles of shoreline...
highlighted by Rob Peters | 14 wks ago | updated 13 wks ago 642 views | 4 comments
I'm not sure if it's actually cost effective energy wise to build giant buildings like that and it looks more like an prestige project than an attempt to become more "green" The region is known to be...
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Ferrari took double win at Bahrain, when Felipe Massa won and Kimi Räikkönen was the second. The third and fourth places went to BMW Sauber drivers Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfelt. McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen from Finland was the fifth.Now after three races,...
If you happen to own an attractive camel and think that yours is the best looking camel out there, then head on over to the United Arab Emirates for the annual camel beauty contest. I have to wonder what the camels...
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Robert Kubica (BMW Sauber) has taken the pole position in Bahrain qualifying. The second was Felipe Massa (Ferrari) and Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) was third.4. Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari)5. Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren)6. Nick Heidfelt (BMW Sauber)Tomorrows race is...
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SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) -Two five-grid place penalties for causing interference in qualifying Saturday were the source of McLaren's problems at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Things got worse with a fumbled pit stop, poor tire choice - and even a malfunctioning...
Defending and promoting human rights in Bahrain.
Art.1 UDHR: All human beings areborn free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit...
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Who, besides astute economic followers (If you can't see me, I'm raising my hand), knew Ireland had the third freest economy? Just a couple of years ago it was, well, not so "free.""HONG KONG - Asia is home to the...
"The Bahrain-based airline Gulf Air has ordered 16 Boeing 787 Dreamliners valued at around four billion dollars and taken options for eight more, an airline official told AFP on Saturday."Gulf Air has signed today (Saturday) with Boeing a firm order for 16 Boeing 787 aircraft...