The American support occurred yesterday as Iraqi troops struggled against strong resistance in Basra and retaliation elsewhere in Shiite areas - including more salvos of rockets or mortars into the US-protected Green Zone in Baghdad. It was the first time

The American support occurred as Iraqi troops struggled against strong resistance in Basra and retaliation elsewhere in Shiite areas — including more salvos of rockets or mortars into the U.S.-protected Green Zone in Baghdad. It was the first time American

E K Kanoo and Toyota will present F1 racing heroes Jarno Trulli and Kamui Kobayashi at 7pm at the Seef Mall new extension. The Toyota F1 drivers will be available for autographs from 7pm to 8pm. From 8pm to 9pm

Flights to and from Bahrain and the Middle East will not start using the new terminal until April 30. But those taking connecting flights within the UK have to use the new terminal, where baggage-handling problems have meant the cancellation

Ferrer Abordo and Ben Filio moved into the summit of the playoffs, edging out Victor Ikawa and Yasser Zafar. Mr Abordo and Mohammed Zafar each claimed two victories, consolidating their standings at the top, where the best five qualify to

Economic Development Board (EDB) chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa said investors would be encouraged to participate in building a sustainable automotive industry in Bahrain - starting with the new facility. He was outlining the EDB's latest economic

Extra counters have been opened and the staff will work double shifts to ensure a smooth handling of passengers and cargo, said airport director Mohammed Al Kaabi. "As the Formula One event is in its fifth year, our staff and

The first batch of 2,500 students will move to the new campus - being built on one of the islands of the new Northern Town - by 2010, said university president Dr Abdulla Al Hawaj. The first phase construction is

The UK's Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has been appointed to conduct the study by the Works Ministry. It will be carried out in partnership with the General Directorate of Traffic and is part of a five-year action plan to reduce

Al Karama Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture and Violence director Nabeel Tammam said UN officials were set to travel here in an attempt to persuade the government to endorse the agreement. He was speaking after returning from a

They travelled from Al Majma by a bus provided by the Al Bayan Umrah Haj Group, which was taking them to Medina when the accident took place on Thursday. A total of 21 Pakistanis, five Bangladeshis and two Indians were

It was officially transferred from the government to the newly-established Bahrain Airport Company (BAC). An agreement was signed yesterday between BAC chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa and Finance Ministry Assistant Under-Secretary of Resources and Information Ismail Marhoon. Under

They will work in partnership and close consultation with the private sectors of both countries to develop schemes to reduce greenhouse gases. A memorandum of understanding confirming the agreement was signed by Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources,

Bahrain is hoping to convince them to invest some of that cash in the country, said Economic Development Board chief executive Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. He was speaking on the opening day of the high-profile Motor Sport Business

The Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Mansoor bin Rajab said that the government had assigned a consultancy company to study the requirements of those with special needs in public places. He said that the company would present its report at

The oral vaccine will be administered to two- and four-month-old children at all health centres. Rotavirus infection most often infects infants and young children, and in children ages three months to two years, is one of the most common causes

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Chairman Mohammed bin Nasser Al Khusaibi said a recent study carried out by TRA found that there was a need for a second operator for fixed phone and broadband services. Based on the survey, he added,

A clash in southern Afghanistan killed a Danish soldier and wounded two others Monday, officials said. A separate attack on a NATO patrol killed two British troops, officials said.

Two British Marines and a Danish soldier were killed in Afghanistan, officials said Monday, days before a NATO summit is to hear appeals for more forces for the fight against the extremist Taliban.