News: Bahrain

We have started to collect the most important news related to Bahrain in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Bahrain: news

Bahrain orders state of emergency

Tuesday, March 15th 2011, 17:57

The king of Bahrain has declared a state of emergency for three months, starting immediately, state television reports.
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Iran denounces troops in Bahrain

Tuesday, March 15th 2011, 10:24

Iran says that the use of hundreds of foreign troops from neighbouring Gulf states to bolster security amid growing unrest in Bahrain is "unacceptable".
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Gulf states send force to Bahrain

Monday, March 14th 2011, 22:54
related countries: Saudi Arabia

Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, send troops to Bahrain at the request of the small Gulf kingdom after violent anti-government protests.
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VIDEO: Gulf states send forces to Bahrain

Monday, March 14th 2011, 22:24
related countries: Saudi Arabia

Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, send troops to Bahrain at the request of the small Gulf kingdom after violent anti-government protests.
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Bahrain suffers day of violence

Sunday, March 13th 2011, 23:08
related places: Manama

Security forces use tear gas and rubber bullets in battles with protesters on the streets of the capital, Manama.
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Bahrain protesters 'face threats'

Friday, March 11th 2011, 22:38

Pro-democracy activists in Bahrain say they are being targeted with death threats, reports the BBC's Bill Law.
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VIDEO: Bahrain moves to placate protesters

Sunday, March 6th 2011, 1:42
related places: Manama

Bahrain's government has held a cabinet reshuffle and promised to open talks on the protests that have continued in the capital Manama.
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Ecclestone reveals Bahrain plan

Thursday, March 3rd 2011, 13:30

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone tells BBC Sport he plans to reschedule the Bahrain Grand Prix towards the end of the season - and says a final decision will be made on Tuesday.
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Obama backs Bahrain reform pledge

Monday, February 28th 2011, 2:37
related countries: United States

US President Barack Obama expresses his support for the King of Bahrain's affirmed commitment to reform after two weeks of anti-government protests.
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VIDEO: Bahraini cleric returns from exile

Sunday, February 27th 2011, 4:51
related countries: United Kingdom

A leading Bahraini opposition cleric has returned to his country from self imposed exile in the UK.
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Bahrain opposition figure returns

Saturday, February 26th 2011, 18:42

A prominent Bahraini opposition politician returns to his country from self-imposed exile after charges against him are dropped.
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Bahrain protesters demand reforms

Friday, February 25th 2011, 18:24
related places: Manama

Tens of thousands of Bahrainis gather in the capital Manama to demand political reform in the 12th straight day of protests.
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Bahrain blogger freed from jail

Wednesday, February 23rd 2011, 17:24

Bahraini blogger Ali Abdulemam, freed along with dozens of other prisoners, says he was insulted and tortured in prison.
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Thousands join in Bahrain protest

Tuesday, February 22nd 2011, 18:34

Tens of thousands of people join a pro-democracy march in Bahrain's capital, amid growing pressure on the government to introduce reforms.
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Teams unfazed by delay - Webber

Tuesday, February 22nd 2011, 7:51

Red Bull driver Mark Webber believes the decision to call off the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix will not hurt the teams' preparations for the 2011 campaign.
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Bahrain GP off after civil unrest

Monday, February 21st 2011, 15:59

The Bahrain Grand Prix is called off because of anti-government protests in the Gulf kingdom.
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VIDEO: Bahrain protesters back in Pearl Square

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 18:40
related places: Manama

Demonstrators have re-established a protest camp in Manama's central Pearl Square after Bahrain security forces withdrew.
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Webber voices Bahrain GP doubts

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 16:57

Mark Webber says it is "probably not the best time" to hold the Bahrain Grand Prix as unrest in the country continues.
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Bahrain protesters press demands

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 10:41

Opposition groups and anti-government protesters in Bahrain set demands for talks with the monarchy after days of deadly unrest.
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VIDEO: On the ground in Pearl Square

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 9:47
related places: Manama

The BBC's Caroline Hawley joins protesters in Manama's Pearl Square, where many have spent the night camped out.
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Bahrain protesters retake square

Sunday, February 20th 2011, 1:50
related places: Manama

Thousands of jubilant protesters reoccupy the Bahrain capital's main square as the government seeks talks with the opposition.
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VIDEO: Protesters gather in Bahrain's Pearl Square

Saturday, February 19th 2011, 17:52
related places: Manama

Police in Bahrain have fired tear gas and shot guns at anti-government demonstrators trying to resume their protest in the centre of the capital, Manama.
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