Bahrain

2 Sunni groups halt roles in Bahrain crisis talks

87 days ago

The moves are unlikely to disrupt the overall negotiations between Bahrain's Sunni rulers and the Shiite opposition bloc, but it reflects the high level of tension confronting attempts at dialogue.

Bahrain: Alleged terror cell tied to Iran, allies

90 days ago

Bahrain courts have previously convicted suspects for alleged coup plotting and links to Iran and Hezbollah, but no clear evidence has been made public.

Bahrain probes deaths of protester, policeman

92 days ago

The unrest has raised questions whether ongoing negotiations between the government and the opposition can ease Bahrain's crisis.

Clashes mark Bahrain's second uprising anniversary

93 days ago

Anti-government protesters in Bahrain have set up roadblocks and clashed with security forces amid high tensions on the second anniversary of the uprising in the Gulf nation.

Bahrain Air grounded by mounting debts

94 days ago

Debt-burdened carrier Bahrain Air says it will shut down operations and sell its assets after struggling to rebound from the Gulf nation's unrest-driven downturn and to compete with bigger rivals.

Bahrain crisis talks to begin amid mistrust

97 days ago

Such a showdown would likely prompt another round of military action from neighbors such Saudi Arabia, which sent in troops to aid Bahrain's Sunni leaders after the uprising began in February 2011.

Bahrain's 2-year-old uprising at crossroads

102 days ago

"The authorities can no longer go by the old notion of possession and absolute control of the land and people," Bahrain's most influential Shiite cleric, Sheik Isa Qassim, said in a December sermon.

Bahrain protests flare up after rally blocked

112 days ago

Hundreds of anti-government protesters have clashed with riot police in Bahrain's capital after authorities denied a request for a major opposition rally.

Bahrain clashes show divides over proposed talks

113 days ago

But they highlight the divides among Bahrain's Shiite-led opposition over whether to accept the Sunni monarchy's offers for dialogue.

Bahrain forces fire tear gas in capital clashes

119 days ago

Anti-government activists in Bahrain say police have fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse hundreds of protesters in the Gulf kingdom's capital, Manama.

Bahrain activist free on bail before Twitter trial

120 days ago

Al-Muhafedha, a senior figure with the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, was taken into custody in early November on allegations he fabricated details about demonstrations in the capital, Manama.

Bahrain extends activist custody on Twitter charge

129 days ago

The arrest last month of Yousef al-Muhafedha marked the latest crackdown on Bahrain activists and is part of wider pressures on social media across the Gulf Arab states.

Bahrain court upholds life sentences on opposition

131 days ago

Bahrain's majority Shiites are pressing for a greater political voice in the Sunni-ruled nation, which is home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.

Saudis flee dry kingdom to Bahrain for New Year

136 days ago

Saudis and foreign residents of the oil-rich kingdom frequently take the half-hour drive across the causeway to Bahrain on weekends, filling bars, movie theaters and hotels in the capital Manama.

Correction: Bahrain-Security Summit story

146 days ago

The main Bahrain Shiite opposition group, Al Wefaq, said Saturday that it was open to the crown prince's offer for dialogue, but it was unclear whether any breakthroughs were possible.