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Bahrain’s royal family infiltrated by hardliners hostile to Britain and US
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Bahrain
The head of public security said Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were responsible for setting up a terrorist cell in Bahrain. The cell allegedly planned to assassinate public figures and attack government buildings, but was broken up and its members arrested on Feb. 17.
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Bahrain
Security forces broke up a terrorist cell. Eight nationals with links to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon were arrested.
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Bahrain
Violent protests continued into a second day and killed a policeman. Thousands of protesters blocked off a major road.
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Bahrain
Protesters demonstrated on the second anniversary of an uprising that demanded democratic reforms. One teenager was killed and dozens wounded as police fired tear gas and protesters threw firebombs.
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Bahrain
After two years of political conflict, the government and the opposition started reconciliation talks. The opposition is demanding a constitutional monarchy with an elected premier.
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Bahrain
Opposition groups said they are willing to open dialogue with the government over the country’s long-running political crisis. Bahrain’s Sunni leadership has clashed with Shiite opposition groups since February 2011.
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Bahrain
Anti-government protesters clashed with riot police after authorities denied a request for an opposition rally. Police blocked roads and used tear gas and stun grenades.
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Bahrain
A court confirmed life sentences for 13 dissidents for their part in anti-government protests in 2011. The 13 were among 20 opposition leaders and activists convicted by a military court for plotting to overthrow the state.
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Bahrain
Bahrain opposition leader: Hopes fading for talks as violence mounts
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Bahrain
Paramilitary National Guard units deployed into new areas around the country, stepping up efforts to suppress political unrest. The guards would be patrolling in “strategic locations” where arson attacks and clashes with opposition demonstrators had occurred.
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Bahrain
Five bombs explored in two areas of the capital of Manama, killing two foreign workers. The government and activists accused each other of setting off the blasts.
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Bahrain
Riot police broke up anti-government demonstrations. The government had banned all public gatherings earlier in the week.
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Bahrain
Bahrain’s government banned all protests and threatened legal action against opposition groups. Bahrain’s Shiite majority population has been demonstrating for more political rights from a ruling Sunni minority.
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Iraq
Influx of Iraqi Shiites to Syria Widens War’s Scope
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Bahrain
Bahrain says it has identified suspects in police bomb attack
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Bahrain
Bahrain king blasts ‘foreign’ links to unrest in swipe at Iran
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Lebanon
Anti-American Protests Over Film Expand to More Than a Dozen Countries
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Bahrain
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.
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Bahrain
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.
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Bahrain
Plans for Gulf’s biggest Catholic church stir backlash in troubled Bahrain
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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.”
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Bahrain
San Diego man stranded after told on no-fly list
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Free Syrian Army
Syria rebels divided, at times violent
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Russia
US says Russian-made weapons are killing Syrians on ‘an hourly basis’
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Bahrain
United Arab Emirates Step Up Efforts to Counter Dissent
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Bahrain
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.
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United Arab Emirates
Bahrain, Qatar, UAE urge citizens to stay away from Lebanon
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Bahrain
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.
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Bahrain
The US resumed some weapons sales to Bahrain. Weapons sales had been suspended last year over human rights concerns during pro-democracy demonstrations.
