Bahrain
Bahrain policemen hit by car during Shiite riot: Report
Nine policemen were hurt when a car hit them while they were dispersing a protest in a Bahrain Shiite village, in the first clash reported since security forces crushed a month-long protest in mid-March, BNA state news agency said.
Bahrain to lift state of emergency on June 1st
Bahrain's King Hamad ordered on Sunday an end to the state of emergency from June 1st, after it was declared in mid-March to tackle a month-long Shiite-led protest demanding political reforms, state m
Will ensure safety and security of Indians: Bahrain to India
Bahrain on Wednesday assured India that it would ensure the safety and security of the 3.5-lakh strong Indian community in that country, which is witnessing wide-spread anti-government protests.
UAE commits 12 planes to Libya despite Bahrain
The United Arab Emirates, a key US ally, said it has committed six F-16 and six Mirage fighters to help enforce the no-fly zone over Libya, despite reservations linked to unrest in Bahrain.
UN humanitarian chief alarmed by Bahrain crackdown
The United Nations’ humanitarian chief on Thursday added her voice to the chorus of leaders expressing concern about Bahrain's bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Indian killed in crossfire in Bahrain
An Indian was killed in a crossfire in Bahrain, which is witnessing protests for past several weeks, even as India on Friday advised its nationals there to stock up big on rations and not to go out of their homes, saying the situation was "tense but calm".
Recap of Afro-ME uprise
Cairo: Latest developments in the unrest sweeping the Middle East and North Africa.
LIBYA
- Residents in the Libyan oil town of Ras Lanuf, the front line in a rebel uprising against ruler Moamer Gad
Sectarian clashes in Bahrain
Hamad Town, Bahrain: Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims clashed in a town in Bahrain on Thursday, the first direct confrontation between the two sides since large scale protests erupted in the kingdom's main c
Bahrain opposition to talk to rulers
Manama, Bahrain: The Shiite opposition groups in Bahrain seeking to loosen the Sunni monarchy's grip on power said Thursday they are ready to negotiate with the Gulf nation's rulers about political ch
Bahrain king reshuffles cabinet
Manama: Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has issued directions for a cabinet reshuffle, as pressure continues to mount on the government from anti-government protesters.
Hamad issued the order
