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Dutch Queen abdicates, son to become kingDutch Queen Beatrix announced she would abdicate in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander, in a televised broadcast to the nation on Monday evening. Willem-Alexander, 45, will become King of the Netherlands on April 30, she s More… |
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Bahrain reconciliation talks set to resumeBahrain's government said on Wednesday talks aimed at breaking nearly two years of political deadlock would proceed after opposition groups seeking a parliamentary democracy accepted an invitation from His Majesty the King. More… |
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Bahrain charges four for defamationFour people accused of defaming His Majesty the King on their Twitter accounts will face an urgent trial before the criminal court, prosecutor Ahmed Bucheeri said last night. The Public Prosecution interrogated the accused and ord More… |
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Jordan king swears in new govtKing Abdullah swore in a new government on Thursday led by reformist politician Abdullah Ensour and charged with preparing for Jordan's first post-Arab Spring parliamentary elections. More… |
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Jordan's king appoints new PMJordan's King Abdullah appointed reformist politician Abdullah Ensour as Prime Minister on Wednesday to prepare for the country's first post-Arab Spring parliamentary election, due by early next year, a palace statement More… |
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Bahrain King pledges support for businessHis Majesty King Hamad has pledged his full support for Bahrain's trade and economic sectors to continue their "indispensable role”, vowing to create a favourable environment for the march of progress and growth to continue. More… |
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Saudi gives $50m aid to Myanmar MuslimsSaudi Arabia's King Abdullah has ordered $50 million in aid be sent to a Muslim minority in Myanmar which a human rights group said has been targeted by the authorities since sectarian riots in June. A report on the Saudi stat More… |
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Bahrain King grants new powers to parliamentKey new powers for Bahrain’s parliament were signed into law by His Majesty King Hamad yesterday (May 3), giving the people a greater say in the running of the country. The formal approval of 19 constitutional amendments stemming from last More… |
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Bahrain set for major reforms initiativeBahrain is set to take a major step forward in its reform process today (May 3) when His Majesty King Hamad officially approves 19 constitutional amendments backed by parliament and Shura Council. Ministers, businessmen, community leaders, More… |
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Moroccan PM slams king's entourageMorocco's prime minister has hit out at courtiers around King Mohammed in rare criticism that could signify the start of a confrontation between the Islamist-led government and powerful figures close to the palace. Moroccan authoriti More… |
