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Arab League chief tells Iran to halt campaign against Bahrain
Egypt
May 22, 2012
Arab League chief tells Iran to halt campaign against Bahrain
The Arab League secretary general called on Iran to stop what he called a “provocative campaign and media escalation against…
Bahrain protesters decry unity plans with Saudis
World
May 18, 2012
Bahrain protesters decry unity plans with Saudis
MANAMA, Bahrain— Tens of thousands of protesters chanting "Bahrain is not for sale" jammed a major highway Friday to denounce proposals…
Bahrain’s Khawaja well, to continue hunger strike: lawyer
World
May 17, 2012
Bahrain’s Khawaja well, to continue hunger strike: lawyer
Jailed Bahraini dissident Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, on hunger strike for more than three months, is well but still continues his fast…
Iran calls for rallies against ‘US plan to annex Bahrain to Saudi Arabia’
World
May 16, 2012
Iran calls for rallies against ‘US plan to annex Bahrain to Saudi Arabia’
Iran has called on its people to stage rallies after this week's Friday prayers to protest against what it…
Gulf states delay decisions on closer ties
World
May 14, 2012
Gulf states delay decisions on closer ties
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Gulf Arab states said Monday they would delay any decisions on proposals for closer political and…
Bahrain PM for Gulf union, opposition wants referendum
World
May 13, 2012
Bahrain PM for Gulf union, opposition wants referendum
Bahrain's premier has backed Saudi Arabia's plan for the creation of a Gulf union, a report said Sunday, but the…
Gulf countries to discuss Bahrain-Saudi union
World
May 12, 2012
Gulf countries to discuss Bahrain-Saudi union
Gulf leaders will discuss a proposal for a closer political union among them that could begin with Saudi Arabia and…
US resumes military supplies to Bahrain
World
May 12, 2012
US resumes military supplies to Bahrain
The United States said it was partially resuming sales of military supplies to Gulf Arab ally Bahrain after having frozen…
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
Egypt
May 9, 2012
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
Laila Soueif, a long-time Egyptian activist in her 50s and assistant professor at Cairo University, chuckles softly and humbly at…
Lawyer: Bahrain rights activist held over tweets
World
May 6, 2012
Lawyer: Bahrain rights activist held over tweets
Bahraini rights activist Nabeel Rajab, a leader of protests against the authorities in the Gulf kingdom, is to be detained…