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Anti-American Protests Over Film Expand to More Than a Dozen Countries
A civil court upheld severe jail sentences against 13 Shiite activists, including seven life sentences. The activists had protested against the Sunni monarchy. Bahraini authorities said they would take additional legal action against the opposition Al Wefaq group.
An appeals court upheld the convictions of 20 activists convicted of trying to overthrow the government. Leaders in the group were in "intelligence contact" with Iran and its ally Hezbollah.
Plans for Gulf's biggest Catholic church stir backlash in troubled Bahrain
US adds Bahraini citizen to terror list for serving as al Qaeda trainer
Ahmed Abdulrahman Sihab Ahmed Sihab is wanted for training "members of al Qaeda in terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures."San Diego man stranded after told on no-fly list
Syria rebels divided, at times violent
US says Russian-made weapons are killing Syrians on 'an hourly basis'
United Arab Emirates Step Up Efforts to Counter Dissent
Bahrain sentenced six people to 15 years in prison for plotting with Iran to stage attacks within the country. Targets included the Interior Ministry, the Saudi embassy, and a causeway linking the island to Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain, Qatar, UAE urge citizens to stay away from Lebanon
A diplomatic row has developed over a proposed union between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Iran denounced the proposal while Bahrain warned Iran against meddling in its internal affairs. Iranians and Bahraini Shiites rallied against the proposal.
The US resumed some weapons sales to Bahrain. Weapons sales had been suspended last year over human rights concerns during pro-democracy demonstrations.
Islamic Lending Grows as Western Banks Take Breather
Arab Revolts Risk Fuelling Sectarian Tensions
Analysis: Arab revolts bring Islamist regional vision closer
Hundreds of riot police fought Shiite protestors in Sitra, a poor district southeast of Manama. Sitra has long been a battleground for Shiites who feel the government has marginalized them politically and economically.
Oman warns on military confrontation with Iran
Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in the capital's Pearl Square. One year earlier, security forces stormed the protesters' encampment after authorities had imposed martial law.
In the largest demonstration in the past year, tens of thousands of Bahrainis marched demanding democratic reforms. The march was in response to the urging of a Shia cleric for people to renew their calls for greater democracy.
