Manama, Oct. 16 (BNA)—Bahrain dailies issued today focused in their principal headlines on the main local, Arab and international events which happened over the past 24 hours. The following are the main topics:

— Bahraini citizens take pride in HM the King’s leadership… They extended to him Eid congratulations, lauding his wise approach in boosting Bahrain’s status.
— HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince receive congratulatory cables on Eid Al-Adha from the US President.
— HRH the Premier congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on success of the Haj season.
— The French ambassador condemns acts of violence and terrorism in Bahrain… “We support the royal call for dialogue, being the means to overcome obstacles,” he says.
— Bahrain to receive the biggest floating Book Fair in the world on October 23.
— Health Minister: No reported cases of sickness among Bahraini pilgrims.
— Bahrain to host the GCC e-Trade Conference.
— Pilgrims continue performing Haj rituals.
— The two kidnapped Turkish pilots in Lebanon appear in a video tape on a TV channel.
— The major powers start discussing Iran’s proposal to settle the difference on its nuclear programme.
— The Egyptians perform Eid prayer in mosques and squares away from closed main areas.
— Explosive device kills 12 worshippers in Iraq after Eid Prayer.

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