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Bahrain
Bahrain is an country situated near the western shores of the Persian Gulf in the Middle East.
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Airstrikes on Yemen follow Houthi missile attack
Airstrikes and troop reinforcements come after the deaths of dozens of Saudi-led coalition troops in Yemen.
UAE soldiers killed in Yemen in 'deadliest attack' yet
At least 45 soldiers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have been killed in Yemen.
Kid at the World Cup
Even with a series of medal winners in the pool, the center of attention will be a 10-year-old from Bahrain.
Saudi FM lashes out at Iran
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir has lashed out at Iran over "aggressive statements" from the Islamic republic.
Bahraini king pardons prominent rights activist
King Hamad of Bahrain has pardoned Nabeel Rajab, a leading rights activist serving a six-month jail sentence.
US resumes aid to Bahrain military
After suspending arms deliveries to Bahrain for alleged human rights violations, the US says it will lift those holds.
Bahrain jails opposition chief for four years
Top Shiite opposition leader Ali Salman has been convicted of inciting hatred in the Sunni-dominated Bahrain.
Three of four for Hamilton in Bahrain
Lewis Hamilton wins the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Kimi Räikkönnen poaching second from Nico Rosberg in the closing laps.
Hamilton on pole in Bahrain GP
Defending Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has claimed his fourth successive pole of the season in Bahrain.
F1 in human rights drive, before Bahrain
Ahead of a contentious date on the F1 calendar, the series says it will "strengthen" its human rights commitment.
Riyadh vows to do 'whatever it takes'
Saudi airstrikes have hit Houthi military positions, after regional powers announced a colaition against Houthi rebe
Sharm el-Sheikh hosting Eypt's economic conference
Egyptian president Sissi welcomes international delegations at the investment conference being held in Sharm el-Sheikh.
German spyware probe begins
German prosecutors are assessing whether German-made spyware is being used against activists in Germany.
Bahrain protests mark Arab Spring anniversary
Protesters have taken to Bahrain's streets on the fourth anniversary of Arab Spring-inspired demonstrations.
Bahrain renders 72 stateless
Bahrain has stripped a senior member of the "Islamic State" militant group and dozens of other people of citizenship.
Bahrain and the enemy within
Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is tried for vilifying the country's institutions. His trial highlights the
Britain turns tide with move back to Middle East
Britain has announced it plans to open a permanent military base in Bahrain to increase security cooperation in the Middle Eastern region. The move comes amid threats posed by militant "Islamic State" group.
Runoffs in Bahrain's boycotted elections
Bahraini voters have returned to the polls for runoff elections boycotted by the main opposition Shiite group. The Western ally and monarchy militarily quashed Arab Spring-inspired protests in 2011, and remains restless.
Ali Alaswad: No reforms, no political settlement
Bahrain is holding its first elections for a new parliament since the Arab Spring-inspired protest three years ago. But the opposition called on Bahrainis to boycott the polls. Former MP Ali Alaswad explains why.
Bahrainis vote in disputed poll
Bahrainis are voting in their country's first parliamentary elections since the Arab Spring uprising in 2011. Shiite opposition groups plan to stage a boycott, and have dismissed the poll as a "farce."
Bahrain bans main opposition movement
A court in Manama has ordered the country's main Shiite opposition group to suspend its actitivies for three months. Elections are due to take place in a few weeks in the Arab kingdom.
Bahrain opposition boycotts polls
Bahrain's Shiite-led opposition has announced a boycott of the Gulf kingdom's upcoming parliamentary elections. The opposition accuses the reigning Sunni monarchy of manipulating elections to bolster its own power.
Torture and the prince
The British High Court lifts immunity of Bahraini prince in light of torture allegations.
Top Bahraini activist under arrest
Prominent Bahraini rights defender is in custody over tweets deemed offensive to interior ministry.
'We are ruled by a tribe'
Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab talks to DW about prison and his unbroken resolve.
Torture in Bahrain
A British court will probe whether a Bahraini prince accused of torture is immune from prosecution
Spyware
Rights group Privacy International has scored a legal victory that may curb the spyware trade.
Hamilton thrills at Bahrain GP
Lewis Hamilton has finished first in the Bahrain Grand Prix to capture his second consecutive victory of the Formula One season. His Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg came in just behind him in a thrilling end to the race.
Rosberg on pole in Bahrain
Formula One championship points leader Nico Rosberg of Germany has put Mercedes on pole for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. It is the German driver's fifth career pole and his first of the season.
Diplomats recalled from Qatar
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have said they are withdrawing their ambassadors from Qatar over its alleged breach of a regional security deal not to interfere in each other's internal affairs.
Anniversary protests in Bahrain
Thousands of people have marched in Bahrain to mark the third anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising that was put down by authorities. The country remains in the grip of sectarian tensions.
Tough penalties
Human rights defenders in Bahrain are routinely imprisoned, or forced to flee
Tear gas abuse
Activists in Bahrain say misuse of teargas by security forces amounts to chemical warfare.
Admire it! WEC - FIA World Endurance Championship - 6 hours of Bahrain
The WEC, the World Endurance Championship, brought this year's FIA World Endurance Championship to a close with a 6-hour race in Bahrain. The inhospitable terrain along the 5,412-kilometer route added to the excitement - as did the windswept desert sand, which played havoc with traction on the asphalt. Drive it! takes a look behind the scenes with the victorious Audi team.
Bahraini heads Asia football
Sheik Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has been elected the next president of Asia's footballing body AFC. The controversial Bahraini takes over a confederation marred in scandal after the resignation of Mohamed bin Hammam.
Vettel waltzes to Bahrain win
Defending champion Sebastian Vettel has marched to the checkered flag in Bahrain, enjoying an untroubled day as the rest of the field fought fiercely in his wake. Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean filled the podium.
F1 in Bahrain draws protests
Protests have continued in Bahrain ahead of Sunday's Formula One race, with authorities describing them as largely peaceful. Some scenes turned violent, but the circuit was heavily guarded to ward off trouble.
Rosberg quickest in Bahrain
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has bagged pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix. Rosberg beat German treble-champion Sebastian Vettel to the front of the grid, with Fernando Alonso third for the contentious race.
F1 visits restless Bahrain
Opposition protesters in Bahrain have taken to the streets amid the arrival of the Formula One race series. The protests are more muted than last year, but the government has again expelled foreign journalists.
Bahrain human rights queried ahead of F1
Bahrain is stepping up security ahead of Sunday's Formula One race. Activists say many protestors have been arrested. The Kingdom has been criticized for its human rights record and for using force to suppress dissent.
Bahrain uprising anniversary
A Bahraini teenager has been killed during protests marking the second anniversary of a Shiite-led uprising. Demonstrators have called on the ruling Sunni royal family to concede some powers.
In Bahrain, a chance to talk
Bahrain’s government and opposition will attempt to negotiate an end to the political crisis that began with intense protests in 2011. Sunday's session marks nearly two years since the February 14 pro-democracy protests.
Generation Change
A Bahraini human rights activist crosses class borders to rehabilitate victims of torture.
Bahrain upholds jail terms
Bahrain's highest court has upheld long jail terms against 13 leaders of a 2011 uprising, according to their defense lawyer. The activists had wanted the Gulf monarchy turned into a republic.
Divided opposition
Young protestors in Bahrain are turning increasingly to violence at anti-government demonstrations.
GCC demands action on Syria
A group of six Gulf Arab states has wrapped up a two-day summit with an appeal to the international community to end the bloodshed in Syria. They also called on Iran to butt out of the affairs of its Arab neighbors.
A political agenda
Al Jazeera's former Berlin correspondent criticizes the broadcaster's professional standards.
Sectarian divisions
The Sunni-Shiite divide in Bahrain has left Arab Spring protests little more than a memory.
Bahrain cuts activist's sentence
Bahrain has reduced the jail sentence handed down to Nabeel Rajab, one of the leading figures in anti-government demonstrations in the country. However, the move was not welcomed by human rights activists.
Syria opposition gains support
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab League have recognized Syria's newly-formed opposition coalition as the representative of the Syrian people. Both groups urged further international recognition.
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