Bahrain

Watch: Hanukkah candles lit in Bahrain's capital

Bahrain King gives visiting rabbi royal treatment, vows to fight terror and allow Jews to continue practicing Judaism 'without fear.'

Gulf States in Talks to Buy Iron Dome from Israel

GCC is set to purchase system via the US so as to defend against growing Iranian threat, in signs of a begrudging defense alliance.

Bahrain Warns: Iran is Trying to Rule the Middle East

Iran expels senior official from Bahrain embassy after Bahrain cuts ambassadorial ties; Bahrain protests Iran hegemony in UN.

Bahrain Recalls Iran Envoy Over Tehran's Terrorism

Bahrain expels Iranian envoy and recalls its own ambassador, accusing Iran of forming local terror groups and fomenting sedition.

Bahrain: Ground Offensive Needed to Fight 'Iranian Influence'

Bahrain's Foreign Minister calls for a ground offensive to eliminate Iran's influence in Yemen, via the Houthi rebels.

Leaked Documents Reveal Rampant Palestinian Corruption

Leaked documents show PA officials demanding large sums of public money for personal use.

Bahrain Claims to Have Foiled a Terrorist Plot

Bahraini authorities say they foiled a “terrorist” plot by members of the blacklisted Saraya al-Ashtar.

Bahrain to Join Fight Against ISIS

Jordan's royal palace said Monday that Bahrain is ready to join Jordan in its fight against terrorist organization Islamic State.

Al-Jazeera's New Competition Pulled After 18 Hours on Air

Bahrain pulls Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's new channel after 18 hours, likely due to interview with opposition leader.

Gulf States to Return Envoys to Qatar

Saudi, Emirati, and Bahraini envoys to return Qatar, in a reversal of a decision from March.

Bahraini Cleric: Jews and Christians Try to Destroy Muslim Women

Jews and Christians are trying to destroy the Muslim family by propagating equality between the sexes, a cleric said in a sermon.

Hezbollah Blamed for Deadly Bombing in Bahrain

Chief of Dubai Police says a Hezbollah-trained terrorist carried out a bomb attack that killed 3 officers in Bahrain.

Bahrain Seizes Iraqi Weapons Cache

Bahraini authorities seize bomb-making materials, weapons cache; move shows Gulf State's crackdown on terrorism.

Hezbollah TV Apologizes to Bahrain

Al Manar's apology for biased coverage seen as part of rapprochement between Iran, Gulf states.

Gulf States Pursue Collective Ban on Hizbullah

Noose tightens on Iranian-backed terror group as Gulf nations examine ways to implement regional ban

Gulf States to Consider Measures Against Hizbullah

Gulf States will consider taking measures against Hizbullah if it continues its involvement in Syria’s civil war.

Bahrain Forbids Opposition to Have Contact with Hizbullah

Bahrain bans opposition groups from having contact with Lebanon's Hizbullah. Iran says decision is "regrettable".

Al Qaeda Confirms Syria’s ‘Al Nusra Front’ Membership

The Al Qaeda terror organization has confirmed the Syrian Al Nusra Front group is a member of its international network.

Bahrain Becomes First Arab Country to Blacklist Hizbullah

Bahrain became the first Arab country to blacklist Hizbullah as a terrorist organization, citing its training of radical Shiite groups.

In May: US Allies Plan Gulf Naval Exercises

More than 30 nations will send their sailors to Bahrain in May for an international naval exercise to be held in the Persian Gulf.

Bahrain Labels Hizbullah a Terrorist Entity

While the European Union drags its feet on the issue, Bahrain has labeled the Lebanon-based Hizbullah group a terrorist organization.

Iran Accused of Assisting Terrorism in Bahrain and Yemen

Arab interior ministers accuse Iran of supplying "logistic help to terrorist operations" in Bahrain and Yemen.

Bahrain Dismantles Iranian-Linked Terror Cell

Bahrain has dismantled a "terrorist cell" linked to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.

Bahraini MP Won't be Punished for Burning Israeli Flag

A member of Bahrain's parliament will not face punishment after he burned an Israeli flag inside the parliament chamber

Bahraini Lawmaker Sets Israeli Flag Ablaze in Parliament Session

A Bahrain lawmaker reportedly set fire to an Israeli flag during a parliament session in a show of support for Gaza terrorists.

Bahrain Fingers Hizbullah in Terror Attacks Which Killed Two

Bahrain claims that Hizbullah is behing five bombings that killed two Asian expatriates in the capital Manama.

Bahrain Follows Qatar, Sends Delegation to Gaza

A high-level Bahraini delegation will arrive in Gaza on Thursday, the Hamas government announces.

EJP Initiates Dialogue with the Muslim World

A delegation from the European Jewish Parliament (EJP) made a landmark visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

US Destroyer Collides w/ Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf

A US guided missile destroyer collided Sunday with an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy said in a statement. No one was injured.

Saudi Arabia Police Kill 2 Protesters

Police shot two men to death during a demonstration in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, activists reported Monday.

Saudi Arabia Warns Iran: 'Don't Interfere in Unity with Bahrain'

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are moving toward unification, and waring Iran not to interfere.

Over 120 Wounded in Fresh Bahrain Clashes

Protests marking the one year anniversary of Bahrain's violently suppressed pro-democracy movement have erupted into more violence.

Bahrain Panel to Review Controversial Verdicts

Bahrain to set up a judicial panel to review verdicts that were issued by a court over involvement in anti-government protests.

Bahrain Stages Violent Raid on Opposition HQ

One month after admitting the use of 'excessive force' against protesters, Bahraini security forces stage a violent raid on the opposition.

Day 3 of Riots in Bahrain

Protesters riot in Bahrain for a third day, with minority Shi'ites demanding more rights from the Sunni monarchy in renewed unrest.

Bahrain Charges Syria With Stirring Unrest

Bahrain's King Hamad says Iran's key ally Syria is training the opposition leaders and provocateurs who are stoking unrest in his domain

Bahrain: Manama Bombing Targeted UK Embassy

Officials in Bahrain say the British embassy in Manama was the likely target of Sunday's mini-bus bombing - won't rule out Iran as culprit.

Britain Emerges as Muslim Terrorists’ Whipping Boy

Terrorists bombed a bus at the British embassy in Bahrain a week after Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Tehran.

Bahrain Turns to Miami to Teach Police Not to Abuse Protesters

A former Miami police chief has agreed to travel to Bahrain to teach police how to handle protesters without abusing human rights.

1 Dead in Bahrain as 'Arab Spring' Violence Returns

A man is dead in protests just hours before the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry submits its report on the Arab Spring violence.

Bahrain's Opposition Dismisses State's Mea Culpa

Opposition leaders in Bahrain say the state's admitting "instances" of excessive force and mistreatment falls short of the truth.

Bahrain Admits "Excessive Force" During Unrest

Bahrain's government admitted excessive force and prisoner mistreatment during unrest in the kingdom earlier this year.

Iran Denies Bahrain Terror Cell Ties

Tehran has denied it is linked to a terror cell in Bahrain reported to have been targeting the Saudi ambassador, others.

Bahrain is Iran's 'Crown Jewel'

Bahrain's foreign minister says Iran sees the island kingdom as the crown jewel in its efforts to dominate the Persian Gulf.

Bahrain Gov't Forces Beat Women, Girls in Crackdown

At least 45 women and girls were arrested and allegedly beaten by Bahraini security forces on suspicion of creating anti-government dissent.

Bahrain Commission Empanelled

Bahrain Commission to Investigate Security Forces

A panel commissioned by Bahrain will investigate the conduct of security forces under martial law during protests that rocked the country.

Bahrain Denies Saudi Deployments

Bahrain Denies New Saudi Deployments

After renewed protests last Friday which saw tens of thousands take to the streets, Bahraini officials deny new Saudi troop deployments

Bahrain Sentences Iranian Spies

Bahrain has sentenced one of its citizens and two Iranian diplomats to 10 years in prison for spying; Bahrain, Kuwait, and US forces were targets.

Fresh Violence in Bahrain

Just two days after Bahrain lifted emergency rule imposed due to unrest fresh violence erupts leading to hundreds of injuries on eve of US visit.

Bahrain Ends Emergency Rule

After 78 days of emergency rule imposed as GCC forces moved in to quell unrest, Bahrain lifts military rule and returns to civil governance.

Gulf Tensions Continue to Fester in Bahrain

Bahrain remains the focal point of Gulf Shiite-Sunni tensions; suspends joint business councils with Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon over "interference."

Bahrain Indicts Doctors, Nurses Who Treated Protesters

Bahrain’s Justice Minister is charging doctors, nurses who treated protesters with "attempting to bring down the government"

Muslims against Muslims: Bahrain Calls for Boycott on Iran

The Middle East uprisings are turning Muslim Shi’ites and the Sunni elite against each other. Bahrain business leaders call for a boycott of Iran.

Yemini President Saleh Agrees to Quit in 30 Days

The Muslim uprising juggernaut has added Yemen to its list of successful revolutions as Yemini president Ali Abdullah Saleh agrees to quit.

Unrest Continues in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

Protests, government crackdown continue in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Bahrain Targets 'Undesirable' Travelers and Bad Memories

Those who appear to be journalists and travelers of Lebanese origin are being stopped by immigration officers.

Iran and Gulf States Wave Diplomatic Swords

The Arab world and Iran, a Persian nation, whipped out diplomatic swords Sunday and Monday. Iran: Saudi Arabia is “occupying” Bahrain.

Bahrain: Hizbullah a Terrorist Group

Bahraini Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa tells Al-Hayat Hizbullah is a terrorist group who sent provocateurs to Bahrain.

Sunni-Shiite Tensions Impact Relations Across Mideast Region

Following criticism of Bahrain's crackdown on mostly Shi'ite demonstrators by Nasrallah, the small island nation issues travel warning to Lebanon.

Yemen, a Key US Ally May Fall as Al-Qaeda Urges Revolt

An al-Qaeda offshoot urges Yemen to revolt, main tribal groups join in. Four killed on Friday. Unrest in Morocco, Bahrein, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia.