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Sheikh Rashid bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa passes away

Bahrain is in mourning over the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who passed away.
Manama // Bahrain is in mourning over the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Eisa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who passed away today.

Sheikh Rashid was brother to the ruler of Bahrain, King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa.

Published: December 17, 2010 04:00 AM

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