Paris Disfigured As Blaze Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral
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P14 newsofbahrain.com Emilia, Sophie share excitement over GoT season finale 14 CELEBS WORLD 5 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels unveiled Nearly ‘150 killed in Literary success hailed battle for Tripoli’ His Majesty King Hamad Tripoli bin Isa Al Khalifa received Dr Mohammed Taher Ibn Al t least 147 people have Shaikh Sulaiman Al Madani and poet Mohammed Hadi been killed and 614 A Al Halwachi yesterday. wounded in the offensive HM the King praised their launched on April 4 by Liby- fruitful efforts in religious an military strongman Khalifa and literary fields, wishing Haftar to take the capital Trip- them success. They greeted oli, the World Health Organi- His Majesty expressing sation (WHO) said yesterday. their deep gratitude and The clashes have displaced wishing Bahrain constant more than 18,000 people, ac- progress and prosperity cording to the latest figures under His Majesty’s wise from the United Nations Of- leadership. fice for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. At least eight ambulances have been hit during clashes in the southern outskirts of the capital. ‘No one above law’ WHO Fighting broke out as Cabinet session warns strict action against those who fuel hatred, harm civil peace Haftar’s forces sought to take control of Tripoli from loy- there will be zero tolerance to- alists of the internationally The Cabinet wards those who fuel sedition backed Government of Na- • and harm civil peace, affirming tional Accord (GNA) which is welcomed the practical that no one is immune when it based in the capital. steps taken by the comes to enforcing the laws of The rising number of casu- US Administration, the land. alties has prompted the WHO under the leadership of HRH the Premier gave strict in- to deploy surgical teams “to structions to take stringent legal support Tripoli-area hospi- President Donald Trump, measures against calls that incite tals as they cope with the in- in the fight against hatred, threaten civic or social flux of trauma cases,” the UN international terrorism. peace and abuse the rights and agency wrote on Twitter. reputation of others, as well as The session affirmed against attempts to defame con- Bahrain’s• support stitutional and legal institutions Measles cases and entities. for sisterly Sudan, Among other things, the ses- triple globally hailing the efforts HRH the Premier chairs the Cabinet in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince. sion approved, based on a rec- Geneva made by Sudan’s ommendation by the Executive Transitional Council. Committee, led by HRH the he number of measles Premier’s speech hailed Crown Prince, to implement 36 Tcases reported world- programmes included in the third wide in the first three months Manama he Cabinet lauded the in- ty. The initiative reflects His edition of the Unified Framework of 2019 has tripled compared Titiative taken by HRH the Royal Highness’s keenness to 36 for the Government Programmes with the same time last year, he Cabinet yesterday Prime Minister to hold a cer- support all efforts that pro - projects included in with Priority during the period according to the World chaired by His Royal emony at the UN headquarters mote the universal conscience the third edition of the 2019-20122. Health Organisation (WHO). Highness Prime Minis- in Vienna marking the Inter- and the process of interna - Unified Framework The programmes, which are di- T for the Government The UN body said provi- ter Prince Khalifa bin Salman national Day of Conscience, tional collective action in the rectly related to the main themes sional data indicated a “a Al Khalifa in the presence of praising HRH Premier’s key- service of mankind, humanity, Programmes with Priority of the Government Action Plan clear trend”, with all regions His Royal Highness Prince Sal- note speech during the fes - security and peace. The cele- will be implemented soon. (GAP) 2019-2022, meet the re- of the world seeing out - man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the tivity, in which he said that bration was held within the quirements of efforts to achieve breaks. Africa had witnessed Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme the global conscience should framework of co-operation targeting the sovereignty and financial, development and eco- the most dramatic rise - up Commander and First Deputy be more positive, and urged and partnership between the independence of the State and nomic sustainability, consolidate 700 per cent. The agency said Premier, yesterday stressed that concerted efforts by the In - Kingdom of Bahrain and the its constitutional institutions or the basic fundamentals of the actual numbers may be far the freedom of opinion and ex- ternational Community to Federation of World Peace and religions, sects and components state and society and ensure a greater, since only one in 10 pression guaranteed by the Con- promote security and stabili- Love. of society. supportive environment for sus- cases globally are reported. stitution does by no means imply The session pointed out that tainable development. FIRE HORROR DON’T MISS IT Paris disfigured as blaze engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral Paris The soaring spire collapsed in flames, and a church spokesman says the entire Meeting fire broke out at Notre Dame Ca- wooden interior of the 12th century land- 02 highlights thedral in Central Paris yesterday mark is burning and likely to be destroyed. national unity Aafternoon, a spokesman from the The massive fire engulfed the roof of fire department said. the cathedral in the heart of the French Smoke could be seen billowing out capital as Parisians watched in horror. Focus on from the top of the medieval cathe- Notre Dame spokesman Andre Finot 03 Malaysia ties dral, as flames leapt out besides its two told French media: “Everything is burn- bell towers, witnesses said, while black ing, nothing will remain from the frame.” Support to SMEs smoke was seen shooting from the base of The cathedral is home to incalculable the spire, which is undergoing renovation. works of art and is one of the world’s most 04 stressed Fire spread rapidly through a major famous tourist attractions. portion of the magnificent Gothic cathe- Paris is disfigured. The city will never dral at the heart of Paris. be like it was before,” said Philippe, a The Paris mayor, Anne Hidalgo, said communications worker, who had biked the fire service was currently “trying to over after being alerted of the fire by a control the flames.” The soaring spire collapsed in flames. friend. TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019 02 Meeting highlights national unity Manama They pointed out that the government will not hesitate to is Royal Highness Prime take all necessary measures that Minister Prince Khalifa would preserve civic peace, and Hbin Salman Al Khalifa re- put an end to any acts aiming to ceived His Royal Highness Prince take advantage of the wide scope Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the of freedom to fuel hatred and fal- Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme sify facts in a way that would have Commander and First Deputy a negative impact on the cohesive Premier, at the Gudaibiya Palace social fabric. yesterday. HRH the Prime Minister and HRH the Premier and HRH HRH the Crown Prince reviewed the Crown Prince stressed that the measures that ministries and the ongoing developments and the relevant state departments challenges require cementing have been directed to take to and supporting national unity, ensure that all platforms that warning of some practises aimed are available for everyone should at affecting the bases of pluralism not be used in a way that would and complementarity in the Bah- affect the Bahraini society’s val- raini society. HRH the Premier receives HRH the Crown Prince ues and morals. HRH Premier’s support for Bahraini-US relations lauded Manama ment and people of the United States of America, wishing the RH Prime Minister Prince friendly country and its people Khalifa bin Salman Al durable growth and advance- HKhalifa yesterday dele- ment. gated Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid They highlighted the depth Al Khalifa and Southern Gov- of the bilateral relations and ernor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al cooperation based on mutu - Khalifa to attend a celebration al respect and keenness to hosted by US Ambassador to achieve joint interests. Bahrain, Justin Siberell, to mark The US Ambassador ex - America’s 243rd Independence pressed sincere appreciation of Day. HRH the Prime Minister’s sup- Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid and port for promoting the bilater- Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali con - al relations and cooperation, veyed greetings and congratu- stressing to broaden coopera- lations of HRH the Prime Min- tion to meet the aspirations of ister to Leadership, govern - Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali, Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid, Mr Siberell along with other dignitaries at the cake-cutting ceremony marking the occasion. the two friendly nations. 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