MANAMA, Bahrain // Bahrain's highest court has upheld prison sentences for nine medical personnel convicted for their role in anti-government protests last year.
The government's Information Affairs Authority says today's decision by the Court of Cassation closes the cases, which have brought widespread criticism from rights groups and medical societies.
The medics' sentences span from five years to one month on charges that include taking part in illegal gatherings after the uprising began in February, 2011. Two other medics are fugitives and were sentenced to 15 years in absentia.
Authorities accused some staff at the state-run Salmaniya Medical Complex of siding with protesters from Bahrain's Shiite majority, which is seeking a greater political voice in the Sunni-ruled nation.
Some opposition leaders have been sentenced to life.
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Uefa Champions League semi-final, first leg
Tottenham v Ajax, Tuesday, 11pm (UAE).
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Ajax v Tottenham, Wednesday, May 8, 11pm
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- Choose your nursery carefully in the first place
- Relax – and hopefully your child will follow suit
- Inform the staff in advance of your child’s likes and dislikes.
- If you need some extra time to talk to the teachers, make an appointment a few days in advance, rather than attempting to chat on your child’s first day
- The longer you stay, the more upset your child will become. As difficult as it is, walk away. Say a proper goodbye and reassure your child that you will be back
- Be patient. Your child might love it one day and hate it the next
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Creator: Jenna Lamia
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Through Her Lens: The stories behind the photography of Eva Sereny
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Kamindu Mendis bio
Full name: Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Born: September 30, 1998
Age: 20 years and 26 days
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Major teams Sri Lanka's Under 19 team
Batting style: Left-hander
Bowling style: Right-arm off-spin and slow left-arm orthodox (that's right!)