02-14-2011, 06:14 AM
[url="http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/02/13/Bahrains-king-gives-out-cash-to-families/UPI-97001297601681/"]Bahrain's king gives out cash to families[/url]
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Quote:MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- In an effort to stave off anti-government protests, Bahrain's king has paid $2,650 to every family "as a sign of appreciation," an official statement said.
"On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter and as a sign of appreciation for the people of Bahrain who have approved it, King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa has ordered 1,000 dinars ($2,650) to be paid to every Bahraini family," BNA, the country's official news agency, said.
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