Bahrain press review

Manama, Sep.18(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 is a round-up of the main topics: - In consultation with the Prime Minister, King directs the formation of a smaller cabinet. -King receives letter from Tunisian President, commending bilateral relations. -King receives cable of thanks from Egyptian President. -Premier issues edict setting up the Joint Committee for Climate Change. -Premier appoints two directors at the Public Prosecution. -Deputy Premier Mohammed bin Mubarak hails relations bonding Bahrain and Tunisia. -Royal Court Minister receives IPI director and was briefed about the activities of the think tank. -Interior Minister was briefed about the development plans for King Fahd Causeway. -Speaker stressed parliamentary support to smaller cabinet. -Shura Chairman hails royal directives to form a smaller cabinet to revitalize the economy and overcome the challenges. -Information minister commends King’s wise decision which reflects keenness on ensuring Bahrain a better future. -Bahrain and Saudi Arabia sign a $300 million-pipeline agreement, with a capacity of 530,000 barrels. -Saudi King urges the UN to take urgent measures to halt the Israeli escalation in Al-Quds. -De Mistura discusses his peace plan in Damascus and Moscow proposes military talks with Washington. -23 killed and 68 injured in explosions in Baghdad.