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18/04/2012 - World news explained

Row over Bahrain hosting Formula One Grand Prix

Amnesty International says Bahrain has failed to deliver on promises of political reform after a deadly crackdown last year.

16/04/2012 - World news explained

Bahrain opposition plans week of protests

Bahrain's Shia-Muslim-led opposition on Sunday announced a week of daily pro-democracy protests to last until after the controversial Formula One Grand Prix race next Sunday.

23/11/2011 - Bahrain

Iran not behind Bahrain protests, official inquiry finds

No link between Iran and protests in Sunni-ruled Bahrain was found by an official inquiry into Shia-led protests.

22/10/2011 - Saudi Arabia

Heir to Saudi throne, Prince Sultan, dies in US hospital

The heir to the Saudi throne, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, has died in the US, where he had been in hospital since mid-June.

03/10/2011 - Bahrain

Bahrain special court jails 36 for up to 25 years

In Bahrain 36 Shia-Muslims have been sentenced to up to 25 years in jail each in three separate cases arising from pro-reform demonstrations, in the latest heavy sentences handed out by a mixed ...

29/09/2011 - Bahrain

Bahrain protester sentenced to death, medics jailed

A special court in Bahrain has sentenced a protester to death, another to life in jail and 20 medical staff to between five and 15 years in prison.

25/09/2011 - Bahrain

Bahraini union leaders jailed for backing anti-government protests

A Bahraini special court on Sunday jailed the head of the teachers' union for 10 years and his deputy for three for their role in anti-regime protests.

09/09/2011 - Bahrain

Bahrain frees doctors on bail

A special court in Bahrain has freed on bail seven doctors, who are facing trial for their alleged role in pro-democracy protests.

08/08/2011 - Syria

Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia withdraw Syria ambassadors

Kuwait and Bahrain have recalled their ambassadors to Syria, following Saudi Arabia’s decision to do so on Sunday.

08/05/2011 - Bahrain

Bahrain emergency to be lifted 1 June as opposition face military court

Emergency rule in Bahrain is to be lifted on 1 June, state news agency BNA says. Earlier Sunday opposition leaders appeared before a military court, charged with forming a terrorist ...