Iraqi VP is sentenced to death as bombs kill 80

Source: Gulf Times (read full story)

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Hashemi, a senior Sunni Muslim politician, fled Iraq after the authorities issued a warrant for his arrest in December, a move that threatened to collapse a fragile power-sharing deal among Shia, Sunni and Kurdish blocs at a time when US troops were pulling out.

Hashemi, who is unlikely to return to Iraq from Turkey, had accused Shia Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of orchestrating a crackdown on Sunni opponents and refused to appear in a court he dismissed as biased.

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Al Wefaq working against Bahrain’s interests: Minister

Source: Khaleej Times (read full story)

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In a statement on Saturday, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa said that at a time when everyone is consolidating common grounds to promote mutual understanding in politics, the leading opposition group, Al Wefaq, persists in its course which does not positively contribute to fostering a viable atmosphere for communication between political societies.

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Prince Ahmed urges joint action to end terrorism

Source: Arab News (read full story)

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The interior minister said the Kingdom is highly committed to combating money laundering and terror financing and is among the top 10 G20 countries in the fight against these crimes. Its efforts have earned it the respect of the international community, he pointed out.

Prince Ahmed denied large-scale money laundering in the Kingdom, saying that no funds were going out of the Kingdom to finance terrorism and efforts were exerted to curb such crimes. Money laundering emerged mainly from illegal funds and fighting it has become a necessity. Security bodies are developing mechanisms to anticipate the occurrence of crimes, he said.

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