Iran denies its drone violated Bahrain's airspace
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran denied on Thursday that one of its drones had violated the airspace of Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, Iranian media reported. Full story
Main Bahrain opposition group temporarily boycotts talks
DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahrain's main opposition group suspended its participation in reconciliation talks with the government for two weeks on Wednesday, blaming the slow pace of talks and the raid last week on a top Shi'ite Muslim cleric's home. Full story
Bahraini security forces raid top cleric's house: opposition
LONDON (Reuters) - Bahraini security forces raided the house of top Shi'ite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim on Friday, the opposition said, an act likely to enrage the island's majority Shi'ite population which is at loggerheads with its Sunni rulers. Full story
Bahrain court jails six for insulting king on Twitter
DUBAI (Reuters) - A Bahraini court jailed six people for a year on Wednesday for insulting King Hamad bin Issa al Khalifa in messages on the microblogging site Twitter, the official news agency said. Full story
Bahrain blogger escapes to Britain
OSLO (Reuters) - A Bahraini blogger and human rights activist said he had been granted asylum in Britain after being in hiding for two years. Full story
U.S. requests talks with Bahrain over 2011 labor crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday accused Bahrain of failing to protect workers' rights in its response to a March 2011 general strike at the time of the Arab Spring and asked for formal consultations under a free trade pact. Full story
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Bahrain protests ahead of Formula One race
Social media websites share video of clashes between protesters and riot police in Bahrain where anti-government groups are stepping up attacks ahead of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Today’s Buzz: Kim Kardashian’s visit to Bahrain triggers protest
Bonnie Fuller of Hollywoodlife.com, and Roseanne Colletti of NBC’s “Gossip Gram,” chat about the hottest entertainment topics of the day, like Kim Kardashian’s controversial visit to Bahrain and Britney Spears 31st birthday.
The international importance of a "positive party" message
Musician Andrew W.K. joins Alex Wagner and the NOW panel to talk about his recently revoked cultural appointment to speak in Bahrain, as well as the importance of a “positive party” message.
Protesters in Bahrain sprayed with tear gas
Riot police reportedly use tear gas and stun guns to break up an anti-government demonstration in Bahrain. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
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