http://www.mail.com/locations/23848-bahrain.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/23848-bahrain.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2105102-iran-denies-drone-entered-bahrains-airspace.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian semi-official news agency reports the country is denying that an unmanned drone violated the airspace of Bahrain, the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. The Thursday report by ISNA quotes an unnamed official in Iran's Foreign Ministry. The statement did not elaborate, instead urging Bahrain's rulers... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2105102-iran-denies-drone-entered-bahrains-airspace.html 2013-05-23T13:04:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2103298-bahrain-opposition-group-snubs-crisis-talks.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain's main Shiite opposition group says it will temporarily boycott talks aimed at easing the Gulf nation's more than two-year unrest because of increased crackdowns by security forces. Wednesday's decision by Al Wefaq to shun talks for two weeks is seen as a warning to authorities over the future of the dialogue, which is backe... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:55:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2103298-bahrain-opposition-group-snubs-crisis-talks.html 2013-05-22T16:55:42Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2103078-bahrain-claims-iranian-drone.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain's Interior Ministry says an Iranian drone has been found in the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. The statement Wednesday gave no other details. Bahrain has repeatedly accused Shiite Iran of encouraging the more than 2-year-long uprising in Bahrain by its majority Shiites. Iran denies it has any di... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:02:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2103078-bahrain-claims-iranian-drone.html 2013-05-22T16:02:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2092742-report-bahrain-police-search-top-cleric.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A main opposition group in Bahrain says police have searched the home of the Gulf nation's most senior Shiite cleric, who has strongly sided with anti-government protesters. The reported raid could touch off more clashes on the strategic island nation, home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. The group Al Wefaq says security forces entere... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2092742-report-bahrain-police-search-top-cleric.html 2013-05-17T11:47:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2089742-bahrain-demonstrator-jailed-flag-insult.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A Bahrain demonstrator was sentenced to three months in prison Thursday for hanging a Bahrain flag from his truck during a 2011 rally, a defense lawyer said, in one of the first cases based on tougher codes for alleged insults to the Gulf nation's ruler or symbols. The specific charges were unclear, but prosecutors argued that drapi... Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2089742-bahrain-demonstrator-jailed-flag-insult.html 2013-05-16T10:30:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2088284-bahrain-convicts-6-twitter-insults.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A lawyer says Bahraini courts have sentenced six people to a year in prison on charges of making Twitter posts deemed offensive to the Gulf nation's king. The convictions Wednesday are part of wider crackdowns across Gulf Arab states against perceived dissent expressed on social media, including imposing tougher media laws. Lawyer S... Wed, 15 May 2013 20:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2088284-bahrain-convicts-6-twitter-insults.html 2013-05-15T20:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2065770-us-led-gulf-naval-exercises-underway.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The US Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin anti-mine drills in the Persian Gulf amid efforts by Iran to expand its naval presence there. The US-led exercises, which run through May 30, mark the second major show of maritime cooperation in the Gulf in less than a year. Although the Navy says the drills ... Mon, 06 May 2013 11:39:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2065770-us-led-gulf-naval-exercises-underway.html 2013-05-06T11:39:04Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2064180-bahrain-court-sentences-31-police-attack.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A defense lawyer in Bahrain says a court has sentenced 31 protesters to 15 years in prison each for roles in firebomb attacks against security forces during an anti-government demonstration last year. The defendants, aged 16 to 34, all come from Sitra island, a hotbed of protests since early 2011 when Bahrain's majority Shiites bega... Sun, 05 May 2013 12:58:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2064180-bahrain-court-sentences-31-police-attack.html 2013-05-05T12:58:44Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2043822-kuwait-studies-retreat-media-law.html KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Kuwait put proposals to impose tough new media laws on hold Thursday after the country's prime minister suggested that objections from press groups and others could force the Gulf nation to scrap the plans. Rights groups and media watchdogs have criticized the draft law, announced earlier this month, because it would impose possible pen... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:26:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2043822-kuwait-studies-retreat-media-law.html 2013-04-25T15:26:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2038996-bahrain-attacks-foiled-formula-race.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain says authorities foiled possible attacks before the kingdom's Formula One race earlier this week, which was held under tight security amid a spike in anti-government unrest. The Interior Ministry says a weapons cache, including 1,000 homemade firebombs, was found in a warehouse Saturday, a day before the race. The ministry a... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:47:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2038996-bahrain-attacks-foiled-formula-race.html 2013-04-23T13:47:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2035066-red-bulls-sebastian-vettel-wins-bahrain-gp.html SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Sebastian Vettel gave a reminder of how dominant he can be when he's at his best. The Red Bull driver won his second straight Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, easily beating Lotus drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean in a display that will bolster his chances of winning a fourth consecutive championship. "Fant... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:03:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2035066-red-bulls-sebastian-vettel-wins-bahrain-gp.html 2013-04-21T18:03:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2034622-red-bulls-vettel-wins-bahrain-gp.html SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Three-time world champion Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix Sunday, easily beating Lotus drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean in a race that has been the target of rights groups and anti-government protesters in the divided nation. It was a dominant performance for the Red Bull driver, who grabbed the lead for good o... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:20:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2034622-red-bulls-vettel-wins-bahrain-gp.html 2013-04-21T14:20:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2033320-bahrains-crown-prince-too-early-to-join-talks.html SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain's crown prince says there will be "a time and a place" for him to participate in the slow-moving political dialogue in the divided Gulf nation but not yet. Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa spoke Saturday as he toured the Bahrain International Circuit on the eve of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The crown prince says he is "... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:58:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2033320-bahrains-crown-prince-too-early-to-join-talks.html 2013-04-20T15:58:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2033270-mercedes-nico-rosberg-takes-pole-bahrain-gp.html SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg took pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, finishing ahead of Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and Fernando Alonso of Ferrari for the event held amid anti-government protests in the divided nation. Rosberg posted his second career pole and the best performance of the year for the 27-year-old G... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2033270-mercedes-nico-rosberg-takes-pole-bahrain-gp.html 2013-04-20T14:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2033060-alonso-fastest-final-practice-bahrain.html SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso recovered from a spin Saturday to post the fastest lap in the third and final Formula One practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Looking for his second consecutive victory after ending a 12-race drought in China last weekend, Alonso completed a lap in 1:33.247 to finish 0.101 head of three-time d... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:27:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2033060-alonso-fastest-final-practice-bahrain.html 2013-04-20T11:27:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2027502-bahrain-protests-pose-threat-to-grand-prix.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Organizers of Bahrain's Grand Prix said Thursday that sporadic protests against the race and violent unrest across the Gulf nation do not pose a threat to the premier international event in the kingdom. Anti-government groups have stepped up protests against the race in attempts to embarrass authorities, but the demonstrations have ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:35:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2027502-bahrain-protests-pose-threat-to-grand-prix.html 2013-04-18T22:35:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2023468-boston-bombs-raise-worries-olympics-world-cup.html LONDON (AP) — From London to Sochi to Rio de Janeiro, the deadly bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon raised new concerns Tuesday over safety at major sports events around the world, including the Olympics and World Cup. The twin bombings near the marathon finish line that killed three people and injured more than 170 people brought into sharp focus the se... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:29:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2023468-boston-bombs-raise-worries-olympics-world-cup.html 2013-04-17T00:29:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2023604-boston-attacks-reminder-violence.html BAGHDAD (AP) — The blasts that struck the Boston Marathon on Monday were shocking not only for their brazenness and the lives they shattered, but also because attacks like this usually happen in far-off, troubled places — not in the middle of a major American city. As the chief of emergency services at Massachusetts General Hospital, Alasdair Conn, put it... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:22:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2023604-boston-attacks-reminder-violence.html 2013-04-16T18:22:31Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2023084-rights-group-sues-uk-exports-spy-tech.html LONDON (AP) — A human rights group is suing the British government over the export of sophisticated surveillance technology that has been used to spy on dissidents in Bahrain and elsewhere. Privacy International said Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit before London's High Court over the government's refusal to say whether it was investigating U.K.-based Gamma... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:13:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2023084-rights-group-sues-uk-exports-spy-tech.html 2013-04-16T15:13:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2022414-police-students-clash-bahrain-raid.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Police in Bahrain's capital have raided a boys' high school and fired tear gas in clashes with students angry over a fellow student's arrest the day before. Tuesday's violence comes as the Gulf nation boosted security in preparation for next week's Formula One race. Police are clashing with students at the school, located close to t... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:07:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2022414-police-students-clash-bahrain-raid.html 2013-04-16T08:07:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2019730-bahrain-backs-5-year-sentences-king-insults.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain's government has backed proposals to impose penalties of up five years in prison for insulting the Gulf state's king or its national symbols, the media said Monday. It's the latest move across the region against dissent on the streets and online. Gulf leaders have sharply escalated efforts to muzzle criticism since the Arab ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:47:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2019730-bahrain-backs-5-year-sentences-king-insults.html 2013-04-15T07:47:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2015860-bahrain-march-hints-rising-f1-anger.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Bahrain have joined a march that included breakaway protests against the scheduled Formula One race later this month. The anger against the F1 event appears lower than last year but rights groups say security forces have expanded arrests and crackdowns near the track. Opponents of the ra... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:50:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2015860-bahrain-march-hints-rising-f1-anger.html 2013-04-12T14:50:14Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2007736-bahrain-4-arrested-attack-foreign-ministry.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain says four suspects have been arrested after homemade firebombs were hurled at the foreign ministry in a possible escalation of anti-government protests. The Interior Ministry said Tuesday there were no injuries or serious damage from the Molotov cocktails. The late Monday attack was a rare attempt to strike government office... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:02:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2007736-bahrain-4-arrested-attack-foreign-ministry.html 2013-04-09T11:02:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1984138-bahrain-clears-21-medics-protest-charges.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A defense lawyer in Bahrain says 21 medical personnel have been cleared of charges linked to anti-government protests but cases remain open against two others who failed to appear in court. Arrests of dozens of doctors and nurses were part of the crackdown by the Gulf kingdom's Sunni rulers after an uprising began in 2011 by majorit... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:45:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1984138-bahrain-clears-21-medics-protest-charges.html 2013-03-28T10:45:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1979708-rights-groups-fears-hunger-strikers-bahrain.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Thirteen pro-democracy activists were sentenced to 10 years in jail Tuesday in Bahrain over allegations they attacked police officers in the latest fallout from protests that rocked the country more than two years ago. Meanwhile, a rights group has expressed fears about a father and daughter who have been on hunger strike since Marc... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:46:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1979708-rights-groups-fears-hunger-strikers-bahrain.html 2013-03-26T15:46:47Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1975202-bahrain-blocks-marches-jailed-rights-activist.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Security forces in Bahrain have fired tear gas to prevent protesters from reaching the house of a jailed human rights activist who is the focus of an international campaign seeking his release. Riot police clashed with hundreds of marchers trying to gather at the home of Nabeel Rajab, who has been sentenced to two years in prison on... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:35:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1975202-bahrain-blocks-marches-jailed-rights-activist.html 2013-03-23T14:35:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1961016-bahrain-sentences-17-to-15-years-bombing.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — A lawyer in Bahrain says 17 suspected anti-government protesters have been sentenced to 15-year prison sentences for links to a bombing last year that injured four policemen. At the time, the April 2012 blast was a stunning escalation in more than two years of unrest between Bahrain's Sunni monarchy and the kingdom's majority Shiite... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1961016-bahrain-sentences-17-to-15-years-bombing.html 2013-03-17T16:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1954066-clashes-bahrain-protesters-mark-anniversary.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters threw firebombs and stones at riot police and burned tires in Bahrain on the second anniversary of the intervention by a Saudi-led force in the Gulf island's crisis. The clashes were the worst in several weeks and served a reminder that there are elements of the opposition that have yet to buy... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:36:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1954066-clashes-bahrain-protesters-mark-anniversary.html 2013-03-14T18:36:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1951040-bahrain-detains-6-anti-government-tweets.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The public prosecutor's office in Bahrain says six people have been detained for allegedly defaming the country's ruler on Twitter. The six, who were not identified, join a growing list of anti-government activists caught up in an Internet crackdown by authorities in the Sunni-ruled Gulf nation. Bahrain has seen nearly two years of ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1951040-bahrain-detains-6-anti-government-tweets.html 2013-03-13T12:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1945674-bahrain-crown-prince-widens-role-amid-crisis-talks.html MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahrain's king has appointed his heir to an additional role overseeing government affairs in an apparent gesture to opposition groups that have led more than two years of protests in the Gulf nation. Monday's announcement by the official Bahrain News Agency said that Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa will have the added portf... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:59:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1945674-bahrain-crown-prince-widens-role-amid-crisis-talks.html 2013-03-11T16:59:21Z