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Bahraini opposition rejects king’s offer of dialogue
19/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Bahraini opposition rejects king’s offer of dialogue

The main Shiite opposition bloc on Saturday turned down an offer of dialogue to put an end to the unrest that has left at least four people dead, saying the king must first fire the government and pull soldiers off the streets.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, February, 18th (part 2)
19/02/2011 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, February, 18th (part 2)

This Friday on The World This Week: protests continue in the Arab world, especially in Libya and Bahrain; French diplomacy is highly criticised; and Italian people are exasperated with their PM Berlusconi's scandals.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, February, 18th (part 1)
19/02/2011 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, February, 18th (part 1)

This Friday on The World This Week: protests continue in the Arab world, especially in Libya and Bahrain; French diplomacy is highly criticised; and Italian people are exasperated with their PM Berlusconi's scandals.
Egypt: the fall of Mubarak
18/02/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Egypt: the fall of Mubarak

After the fall of Hosni Mubarak, we look back on the key moments of the Egyptian uprising. The revolution has had a strong impact on the region. In Iran, both the regime and the opposition are claiming they inspired the Egyptian revolt. And as unrest rocks the tiny kingdom of Bahrain, we bring you more details on this little-known island and the issues underlying the social unrest there.
Troops open fire on Bahraini protesters
18/02/2011 - BAHRAIN

Troops open fire on Bahraini protesters

Medical officials have described treating warlike injuries after government troops opened fire on thousands of Bahraini protesters on Friday. At least 50 demonstrators were wounded, seven critically, as the clashes near Pearl Square escalated.
Formula One boss wants Bahrain protests to 'blow away'
18/02/2011 - FORMULA 1

Formula One boss wants Bahrain protests to 'blow away'

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is hoping deadly anti-government protests will cease so the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix can go ahead as scheduled on 13 March.
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Cyber activists are appealing to Libyans to protest against Colonel Gaddafi’s regime
18/02/2011 - WEBNEWS

Cyber activists are appealing to Libyans to protest against Colonel Gaddafi’s regime

Cyber activists are appealing to Libyans to protest against Colonel Gaddafi’s regime. The Bahraini authorities crack down on protesters. And a Norwegian ski jumper takes web users along for the ride
Crackdown in Bahrain: King under fire as army crushes protests
18/02/2011 - TOP STORY

Crackdown in Bahrain: King under fire as army crushes protests

The crackdown came without warning. Hundreds of riot police attacked protesters with shotguns and tear gas in Bahrain's central square, as they slept, early on Thursday morning.
Live blogging: Demonstrations and dissent across the Middle East
18/02/2011 - ARAB WORLD

Live blogging: Demonstrations and dissent across the Middle East

FRANCE 24 follows developments live as protests and demonstrations continue in Bahrain, Egypt, Libya and Yemen.
Britain under fire for selling arms to Bahrain
18/02/2011 - International press review

Britain under fire for selling arms to Bahrain

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri., 18/2/2011: We look at coverage of the continuing unrest in the Middle East, including criticism of the British government for allowing the sale of crowd control weaponry to Bahrain and other Arabic countries last year. Also, Ben Ali and Mubarak’s ill-health; a private navy to combat Somali pirates and how hibernating bears could be key to space travel…
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