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Bahrain’s top Shia cleric condemns life sentences for protest leaders
World
June 24, 2011
Bahrain’s top Shia cleric condemns life sentences for protest leaders
Manama - Bahrain’s top Shia cleric on Friday sharply criticized the life sentences given to eight opposition leaders for their…
Bahrain protests flare after activists sentenced
World
June 23, 2011
Bahrain protests flare after activists sentenced
Dubai - Bahraini protesters poured back to the streets after a security court sentenced eight Shia activists to life in…
Ex-editors of Bahrain’s opposition paper challenge ‘fabricated news’ allegations in court
World
June 19, 2011
Ex-editors of Bahrain’s opposition paper challenge ‘fabricated news’ allegations in court
Manama - Lawyers for three former top editors of Bahrain’s main opposition newspaper on Sunday challenged allegations of unethical coverage…
Thousands rally for reform in Bahrain
World
June 12, 2011
Thousands rally for reform in Bahrain
Manama--Thousands of Bahrainis shouting "we are victorious" gathered for a rally for political reform on Saturday, in the first large…
Bahrain appoints parliament head to lead reform talks
World
June 11, 2011
Bahrain appoints parliament head to lead reform talks
Manama--Bahrain appointed its parliament speaker to lead a national dialogue after a crackdown on democracy protests, the state news agency…
Kuwait arrests man over anti-Saudi Twitter posts
World
June 11, 2011
Kuwait arrests man over anti-Saudi Twitter posts
Kuwait--Kuwait has arrested a Kuwaiti Shia Muslim man for publishing criticism of the ruling families in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia…
Bahrain police open fire at protesters in capital
World
June 3, 2011
Bahrain police open fire at protesters in capital
Dubai - Bahraini police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters marching toward the landmark Pearl Square in the…
Bahrain Shias talk of abuse under martial law
World
June 1, 2011
Bahrain Shias talk of abuse under martial law
Manama - Bahraini Shi'ites say they have endured a reign of terror during 11 weeks of martial law imposed to…
Arabs see Obama speech as late, not enough
Egypt
May 20, 2011
Arabs see Obama speech as late, not enough
US President Barack Obama's speech on uprisings sweeping the Arab world show Washington is struggling to guide democratic movements…
Bahrain military chief says Gulf troops to stay on
World
May 12, 2011
Bahrain military chief says Gulf troops to stay on
Manama -- The head of Bahrain's military says a Saudi-led force brought in to deal with anti-government protests will remain…