WOMEN POWER AHEAD

MANAMA: The Premier yesterday hailed the pioneering role of women in Bahrain's development.

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa made special mention at his majlis, following a major report on their increasing contribution and pivotal role.

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Premier steps in to help sickle cell victims

MANAMA: The Premier has instructed the Health Ministry to devise an effective system to reduce the waiting time for sickle cell patients in severe pain.

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Zain Bahrain launches new premium service

MANAMA: Zain Bahrain has launched "Signature", a new premium service platform, as it seeks an edge in the fiercely competitive domestic telecom market.

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Crew rescued as vessel splits into two

MUMBAI: A Singapore-bound merchant ship from Jeddah split into two around 840 nautical miles off India's western coast and 200 nautical miles from Yemen yesterday causing an oil spill even as all the crew members were rescued, Coast Guard officials said.

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ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the US Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round.

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