Apr 29, 2013
Opposition and human-rights groups say opposition-stronghold neighbourhoods are excessively penalised for their political views. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article Bahrain says it arrested 22 over 'terror acts' in the past two months – rights groups differ
Apr 26, 2013
UN mission to assess the country's progress in eliminating torture has been cancelled by authorities, who say investigation would disrupt national dialogue. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article Bahrain shuts out UN torture probe
Apr 23, 2013
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. Read Article Bahrain arrests two girls after 'foiling F1 attack, uncovering 1,000 firebombs'
Apr 22, 2013
Government backs crown prince, who says there is a 'time and a place' for him to join talks aimed at ending Bahrain's two-year political crisis. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article Bahrain's crown prince says time is not right for him to join talks
Apr 21, 2013
Prince Salman rebuffs accusations from the opposition and says issues in the country are being 'solved through a political process'. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article F1 race not a political diversion, says Bahrain’s crown prince
Apr 20, 2013
Pro-democracy groups are using the race to draw international attention to their demands. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article Bahrain assures safety of F1 teams and fans during Grand Prix
Apr 19, 2013
Shiites accuse race of being a public relations ploy to cover up political unrest, and vow to step up protests during this weekend's event. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article Clashes erupt in Bahrain on eve of F1 race
Apr 18, 2013
Amateur videos posted on a social media website purport to show protesters in Bahrain clashing with police ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix. Watch Video Video: Police, protesters clash ahead of Bahrain F1 Race
Apr 18, 2013
Bernie Ecclestone has assured protesters in Bahrain that he understands their grievances and is willing to meet opposition figures ahead of this weekend's Formula One race. Read Article F1 chief Ecclestone compares Bahraini civil unrest with anti-Thatcher protests
Apr 16, 2013
A leader of the Kuwaiti opposition has been sentenced to five years' jail for insulting the country's emir in an October speech, in which he cautioned the ruler against 'autocratic rule'. Elizabeth Dickinson reports Read Article Kuwaiti opposition leader jailed for five years for insulting emir