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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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An anti-government protester at a rally March 23 Malkiya, Bahrain as riot police fires teargas

Bahraini conundrum

Washington is in a tight spot with limited influence over events in Bahrain.
March 25, 2011
Pearl square

Bahrain arrests

Authorities in Bahrain are continuing their crackdown and have arrested leading opposition figures.
March 16, 2011
A Bahraini anti-government protester gestures in front of riot police on an overpass near Pearl roundabout Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Manama, Bahrain.

Bahrain escalation

Stability in the Persian Gulf put at risk by Saudi intervention in Bahrain's Shiite uprising.
March 16, 2011

No-fly zone

The West's lack of action on a Libya is a bitter but necessary pill, DW's commentator says.
March 15, 2011
A Bahraini anti-government protester looks at a banner showing Bahraini prime minister Shiek Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, top, and other Bahraini officials at the Pearl roundabout in Manama, Bahrain

Bahrain protests

Bahraini protesters refuse dialogue with the king unless the government resigns.
March 2, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi

Libya sanctions

The US and the EU agree to impose sanctions against Libya that could go into effect next week.
February 26, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi

Protests continue

Protesters in Libya return to streets following a violent crackdown that killed dozens in Benghazi.
February 20, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi

Wave of protest

More feared dead as Libya violence rages, with unrest in Yemen and talks to begin in Bahrain.
February 20, 2011
Bahraini Shiite anti-government protestors

Opposition victory

Anti-regime protesters in Bahrain send riot police packing after the military's withdrawl.
February 19, 2011
Protesters in Bahrain

Army force

Army troops in Bahrain have opened fire on protesters in the capital Manama, wounding several.
February 18, 2011
a protestor in Bahrain creates a protest sign

Bahrain in turmoil

Simmering frustration with inequality and stalled reforms have fueled protests in Bahrain.
February 17, 2011
Anti-government protests

Protest crackdown

Bahrain's military says it will use 'strict measures' to enforce security as the death toll rises.
February 17, 2011
Police and protesters in Algeria

Domino effect?

While Egypt celebrates a new political dawn, police and protesters clash in Algeria and Yemen.
February 12, 2011
The German Women's Jazz Orchestra in Bahrain

JazzKicks

An all-female German jazz ensemble sets the tone for the Women's Football Cup ARABIA 2010.
October 22, 2010

Bahrain: “Women’s Football Cup ARABIA 2010” – Arab Women TV Reporters Tell the Stories

Professional coverage of an unusual sports event: Arab women journalists prepare for the “Women’s Football Cup ARABIA 2010” at a DW-AKADEMIE workshop.
October 14, 2010
Iraqi and South African fans in Johannseburg during the Confederation Cup in 2009

German coach for Iraq

Germany's Wolfgang Sidka is to coach the national football team in Iraq.
August 10, 2010
Angela Merkel flanked by German and Qatari officials

German overtures

Angela Merkel's visit to the Gulf sent an important signal of interest to the rich Gulf states.
May 27, 2010
Fernando Alonso crossing the line.

Rival's victory

Double champion Fernando Alonso has won his first ever race for Ferrari, thwarting Schumi.
March 14, 2010
Michael Schumacher during practice

Schumacher returns to F1

Will seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher prove his critics wrong?
March 13, 2010

Germany revving up for Bahrain

Germans are itching for the start of the new Formula One season. A record six German drivers are taking part and of them is the legendary Michael Schumacher.
March 12, 2010
Nico Rosbergs' Mercedes

German F1 domination

At the Bahrain practice session, Germany's Rosberg won the race and Schumacher came third.
March 12, 2010
The race yacht Kingdom of Bahrain sailing at an unknown location

Iran seizes yacht

Iran has seized a yacht and five British sailors for breaching its territorial waters.
November 30, 2009
Travelers board an ICE train in Berlin's main train station

Rail project

Qatar and German rail operator Deutsche Bahn are set to sign a 17 billion euro deal.
November 21, 2009
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa shake hands after a meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008.

Gulf Intervention

German Chancellor Merkel welcomes the role of the Gulf States in easing the financial crisis.
October 29, 2008

Bush in Kuwait/Bahrain

George Bush continued his Middle East tour on Saturday with visits to Kuwait and Bahrain. He met with American military commanders and rank and file troops telling them they will win the war in Iraq.
January 12, 2008

Schumacher States Season's Intention With Pole 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.
March 11, 2006

Spain Sitting Pretty as Other Cup Hopefuls Sweat

Three of Europe’s World Cup hopefuls took a step closer to the finals next year in the first of two play-off rounds on Saturday. Only Spain can feel confident of progressing while the other games remain on a knife edge.
November 14, 2005

Schumacher Retires From Bahrain Race

April 4, 2005

Schröder Wants Oil Price Stemmed

Continuing his tour of the region, German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder on Monday called on the Persian Gulf countries to stop oil price increases by pumping more.
February 28, 2005

Historic Shuttle Swaps Arab Desert for German Museum

A year ago, German journalists stumbled upon an old Soviet space shuttle in the harbor of Bahrain. The historic find is now to be shipped to Germany where it will take pride of place in a technology museum.
September 28, 2004