Bahrain Press

Manama, Apr. 8 -- (BNA): Below are some headlines from Bahrain's newspapers on local events: // HM King presides over Supreme Defence Council (SDC) meeting. // HM King: Bahrain's participation in Operation Decisive Storm confirms its place as an effective country. // HM King praises bravery, professional contribution of BDF servicemen in Operation Decisive Storm. // HM King: Boosting defence, security capabilities to protect national accomplishments. // HM King condoles family of Iraqi scholar Mohammed Bahar Al-Oloom. // Bahrain steps up ties with Russia. // MPS request creation of Youth and Sports Ministry. // MPs approve Family Protection Law, 54 recommendations to develop sports. // Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix for Formula 1 anticipated to boost hotels reservations by 14%. // 22% increase in F1 ticket sales. // Measles immunization part of routine vaccination for newborns as from May. // Stunning archaeological discovery in the Kingdom.