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Saudi troops in Bahrain quash hopes for reform
16/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Saudi troops in Bahrain quash hopes for reform

When Saudi troops rolled into Bahrain this week, Gulf Arab leaders were reacting to the possibility that Arab uprisings would cross their borders. For Saudi Arabia, the pro-democracy protests in Shiite-dominated Bahrain were too close for comfort.
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Live: Popular protests shake old Arab world order
16/03/2011 - LIVE BLOGGING

Live: Popular protests shake old Arab world order

As Libyan forces move to retake rebel strongholds in eastern Libyan, violent clashes have erupted between anti-government protesters in Yemen, Bahrain and Syria. Follow the events on our live blog.
Anti-nuclear activists protest in Europe
16/03/2011 - WEBNEWS

Anti-nuclear activists protest in Europe

The anti-nuclear movement intensifies in Europe. Protests continue in Bahrain despite the declaration of a state of emergency. And an American hiker shares his journey along the Appalachian Trail online.
Regime berated for 'extreme brutality'
17/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Regime berated for 'extreme brutality'

At least six people were killed in clashes in Bahrain Wednesday, after police used tanks, helicopters and teargas to clear anti-government protesters from the streets. The crackdown drew criticism from the US, who urged restraint.
Saudi Arabia wades in on Bahraini unrest
15/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Saudi Arabia wades in on Bahraini unrest

After a month-long stand-off between the government and the opposition, Bahrain's internal crisis between Sunnis and Shiites now runs the risk of becoming a regional conflict. Saudi Arabia has sent in troops to help the Sunni-run government contain the unrest, but their presence is being seen as interference by Shiites, who are in the majority on the island, as well as the government in nearby Iran.
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Violence flares as king declares state of emergency
15/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Violence flares as king declares state of emergency

At least two people were killed on Tuesday as clashes rocked the tiny Gulf state of Bahrain following the king's decision to declare martial law and invite Saudi troops to quell weeks-long unrest.
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King declares state of emergency for three months
15/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

King declares state of emergency for three months

Bahrain's king has declared a three-month state of emergency Tuesday, in response to weeks of anti-government protests. The order, which takes immediate effect, comes one day after Saudi troops entered the country to help quell unrest.
Gulf states send troops to quell Bahrain protests
14/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Gulf states send troops to quell Bahrain protests

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have sent 1,500 military and police forces to Bahrain in a bid to protect government facilities and quell weeks of violent protests led by the country's Shiite Muslim majority.
Saudi troops enter Bahrain to quell violent protests
14/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Saudi troops enter Bahrain to quell violent protests

About 1,000 Saudi soldiers entered the small Gulf kingdom of Bahrain on Monday in a bid to protect government facilities and quell weeks of violent protests led by the country's Shiite Muslim majority.
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Police fire tear gas at protesters in Bahrain
12/03/2011 - BAHRAIN

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Bahrain

The sectarian rift between Bahrain’s Sunni Muslims and the Shiite opposition protesting against the monarchy in Bahrain played out on the streets of the capital Friday, as protesters marched again and were tear-gassed by security forces.
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