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Bahrain mired in dangerous stalemate

March 25, 2011 16:31
MANAMA — Ten days after the government of this tiny island nation cracked down on protesters calling for political reform, Bahrain is a tense, unhappy country.

Opinion: US foreign policy is hamstrung in Persian Gulf

March 22, 2011 06:36
The tacit U.S. backing for the crackdowns in Bahrain and Yemen contradicts Washington's earlier support for “pro-democracy” movements in North Africa.

Bahrain detains leading opposition figures (UPDATES)

March 16, 2011 16:51
Meanwhile, Iran has recalled its ambassador from Bahrain to protest the use of Gulf troops to quell protests. 

Bahrain disperses demonstrators

March 15, 2011 17:12
For more than a month, street protesters drawn largely from Bahrain’s majority Shiite population have demanded political reforms from its minority Sunni government.

After Gates leaves, Saudi Arabia sends troops to Bahrain

March 14, 2011 16:39
In visit to Bahrain Saturday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Bahrain’s king to speed up reforms and make meaningful concessions to the opposition.

Bahrain key in Sunni/Shia divide

February 26, 2011 18:50
Bahrain's pro-democracy protests by the Shia community are important because of the island's close ties to its huge neighbor, Saudi Arabia.
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