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Bahraini protester’s death sparks riot

Bahraini protester’s death sparks riot

A protester found dead on a rooftop after clashes with police during the Bahrain Grand Prix at the weekend was apparently killed by birdshot rounds.

Clinton condemns Bahrain for lack of constraint

The United States issued a sharp rebuke to Bahrain on Wednesday, after a day of crackdowns on demonstrators.

Bahrain arrests six opposition leaders after crackdown

Bahrain arrests six opposition leaders after crackdown

Bahrain arrested at least six opposition leaders on Thursday for communicating with foreign countries and inciting murder and destruction of property.

Bahrain arrests six opposition leaders after crackdown

Bahrain forces launch crackdown on protesters

Bahraini forces backed by helicopters launched a crackdown on protesters on Wednesday, imposing a curfew and clearing hundreds from a camp.

Bahrain crown prince has final say on F1

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will rely on Bahrain’s crown prince to decide whether the season-opening grand prix will have to be cancelled.

Bahrain reform urged as protesters stand firm

Bahrain’s Sunni Muslim ruling family came under increased pressure to open in-depth negotiations with the Shi’ite-led opposition on Sunday.

Bahrain army withdrawn

Bahrain army withdrawn, police attack protesters

Bahraini troops and armoured vehicles on Saturday rolled out of a Manama square that had been a base for anti-government protesters.

Bahrain forces fire on protesters

Bahrain forces fire on protesters, dozens wounded

Bahraini security forces shot at protesters near Pearl Square on Friday and wounded at least 23, a former Shi’ite lawmaker said.

Racing cancelled at F1 circuit amid Bahrain unrest

The GP2 Asia Series race in Bahrain was cancelled on Thursday amid anti-government protests that have left four dead overnight.

As Mideast seethes

As Mideast seethes, three dead in Bahrain bloodshed

Police in the Gulf island kingdom of Bahrain attacked demonstrators camped out in the capital on Thursday, killing three.

Bahrain protesters gather in capital for third day

Bahrain protesters gather in capital for third day

Thousands of Shi’ite demonstrators, inspired by popular revolts that toppled rulers in Tunisia and Egypt, gathered in Bahrain’s capital on Wednesday.

Bahraini protester dies, sparking call for more demos

A man injured when Bahraini police dispersed crowds of anti-government protesters in a village east of Manama has died of his wounds.

Massa answers critics in winning style

Brazilian Felipe Massa stormed to victory on Sunday for his second successive victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix and answered his mounting bank of critics as his Ferrari team…

F1 teams slam Mosley for ‘disgraceful’ behaviour

Leading German car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz and BMW issued a statement on Thursday slamming the alleged recent lurid behaviour of world motorsport governing body (FIA)…

Raikkonen sets sights on first Bahrain win

Defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen wants to erase from his memory bad results at one of his bogey tracks on Sunday by winning this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix. The…

US Navy sends third carrier to Gulf waters

The United States navy has sent a third aircraft carrier to its Fifth Fleet area of operations, which includes Gulf waters close to Iran, the navy said on Tuesday. ”Enterprise…

Sixteen Indians killed in Bahrain fire

Sixteen Indians were killed and another seven were injured in a blaze in a three-storey building in Bahrain’s capital Manama on Sunday, officials said. A Bahraini Interior…

Leisure boat capsizes off Bahrain

At least 48 people died when a leisure boat with at least 150 passengers on board sank off the coast of Bahrain late on Thursday as the coast guard and the United States Navy…

Schumi equals pole-position record in Bahrain

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher showed his return to form when he stormed to a Ferrari 1-2 to take pole position for Sunday’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.…

Lack of third driver could hamper Toyota

Ralf Schumacher admitted in Manama on Friday that the lack of a third driver in Friday practice sessions could cost Toyota this season. Toyota finished fourth in last year’s…