| 单词 | Manama |
| 例句 | Photographer Waheeda Malullah contrasts town and country by bringing a village girl to pose in different urban settings of the capital, Manama. Arab art on view at Venice Biennale 2013-08-15T07:00:06Z The contract with the Manama government was agreed last month by the Prince's Foundation for Building Community and is being backed by the Foreign Office. Prince Charles criticised over Bahrain housing deal 2013-05-14T18:59:14Z The first stage of that plan is due to be an economic conference in Manama, Bahrain, where Trump officials will encourage Arab countries to invest in the Palestinian Territories. In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan 2019-05-31T04:00:00Z The exhibition is to travel next year to Manama, Bahrain, and Rabat, Morocco. The Curious Beauty of Berber Jewelry 2014-04-14T05:51:36Z The current world record for the "largest cream-filled biscuit" belongs to the Mondelez Bahrain Biscuit W.L.L – a cookie manufacturer in Manama, Bahrain, according to Guinness World Records. Grandma and grandson say they made the world's biggest Oreo: 'It was a blast' 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z The UAE's neighbour Bahrain, also a signatory to the Abraham Accords, said on Thursday its ambassador to Israel had returned home and the Israeli ambassador in Manama had left the kingdom "a while ago". UAE warns against risk of regional spillover from Gaza war 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Embassy in Bahrain’s capital of Manama said it will close its offices between 3 and 5 p.m. local time on Saturday, following calls for a protest in the area. Live: Live updates | Day 8 of the latest Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Tensions in Bahrain's prisons emerged as Washington and Manama signed a strategic security and economic agreement which U.S. Bahrain activist al-Khawaja to travel home, press for father's release 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Cairo have appointed ambassadors, while Abu Dhabi and Manama have yet to do so. Factbox: In Middle East, once improbable ententes set new tone 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Manama had followed Riyadh in severing diplomatic ties with Iran in 2016. Iran proposes locations to Saudi Arabia for foreign minister meeting 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt in January 2021 ended a 3-1/2-year embargo of Qatar but since then there have been no bilateral discussions between Doha and Manama to resolve differences. Bahrain's crown prince calls Qatari emir in apparent step towards mending fences 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z King Hamad also voiced hope the visit would strengthen bilateral relations, state news agency BNA reported, while stressing Manama's support for "a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace that guarantees legitimate rights of the Palestinian people". Israeli president touts business ties on first Bahrain visit 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z "The president will visit the capital, Manama, where he will meet with the king, government officials and Jewish community members," said a statement from Herzog's office. Israeli president Herzog plans visit to Bahrain 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Francis praised the prison ministry undertaken by some of the Catholic Carmelite nuns in Bahrain during a meeting with clergy and religious sisters at Sacred Heart Church in the capital Manama. Pope in Bahrain: Treatment of prisoners a measure of society 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Canada has World Cup warmups against Bahrain in Manama on Nov. 11 and Japan in Dubai on Nov. 17. Canada fretting on Davies injury 2 weeks before World Cup 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Herdman selected 21 players for a training camp opening Sunday ahead of a Nov. 11 exhibition against Bahrain in Manama. Canadian defender Kennedy to miss World Cup 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Its capital, Manama, has aspired to becoming a financial hub but has been eclipsed by neighboring Dubai. Bahrain’s Shiites hope pope raises human rights during visit 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The team faces Bahrain in Manama on Nov. 11, then Japan in Dubai on Nov. 17. Canada prepares for its 1st World Cup in 36 years 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Canada has added a friendly against Bahrain in Manama as part of their final preparations for the World Cup in Qatar, Soccer Canada said on Thursday. Jennifer Coolidge wants to show fans a different realm in 'The White Lotus' Season 2 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The 41st-ranked Canadians will play No. 85 Bahrain in Manama ahead of a previously scheduled game Nov. 17 against 24th-ranked Japan at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Canada adds Nov 11 exhibition at Bahrain ahead of World Cup 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z In Bahrain, British expatriates paid tribute to Elizabeth at a service at St. Christopher's Cathedral in the capital Manama. World bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth from cafes and consulates 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Bahrain has accused Iran’s Shiite theocracy — across the Persian Gulf from Manama — of fomenting dissent and arming militants to destabilize the country, something Tehran denies. Bahrain’s Shiites hope pope raises human rights during visit 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain soon, the Israeli ambassador to Manama said on Monday as the Gulf monarchy and three other Arab states took part in a rare summit in Israel. Israel to appoint attache to U.S. fleet in Bahrain "soon" 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Ours to Bahrain involved airport security, prime minister's security, having your passport taken away and a two-and-a-half-hour flight - including over Saudi Arabia - before landing in Manama. Naftali Bennett: Warm welcome for Israeli leader in Bahrain 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Early this month, they signed a defense pact, and last week, Bahrain announced that an Israeli naval officer would be stationed in Manama, which is also home to the U.S. Israel PM meets Bahrain crown prince in push to tighten ties 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Israel is due to become the 29th country to post an attache to the fleet’s Manama headquarters, officials said, adding the as-yet unnamed envoy would likely be of navy captain or commander rank. US Navy eyes Israeli robot boats as Bennett visits Bahrain, official says 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z The trip follows a visit earlier this month to Manama by Benny Gantz, the Israeli defense minister, who formalized security cooperation between the two countries. Israeli Leader Makes Historic Visit to Bahrain, Deepening New Ties 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Announcing Gantz's trip only after his arrival in Manama, Israel's Defence Ministry said he would sign a security cooperation agreement with Bahrain, which along with the neighbouring UAE normalised relations with Israel in 2020. Israeli defence chief visits Bahrain amid heightened Gulf tensions 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Bahrain has said its embassy, and the Syrian diplomatic mission in Manama, have remained operational. Bahrain appoints first ambassador to Damascus in a decade 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Abu Dhabi and Manama have not followed suit. Saudi crown prince on first visit to Qatar since Gulf row resolved 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The Manama Dialogue takes place each year in Bahrain, a small island kingdom off the coast of Saudi Arabia that’s home to the U.S. US defense chief vows to counter Iran in visit to Bahrain 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z But Mr. Bennett’s visit to Manama, the Bahraini capital, hints at tacit support for greater Israeli-Arab ties from Saudi Arabia. Israeli Leader Makes Historic Visit to Bahrain, Deepening New Ties 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Navy official at the Diplomat Hotel in Manama in August 2015, handed over an envelope stuffed with $20,000 in cash and told the official to “keep up the good work.” U.S. Navy hit by another international bribery scandal 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z He also held talks with his Bahraini counterpart and will inaugurate Israel's embassy in Manama. Israel foreign minister visits Bahrain to sign deals, open embassy 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The first commercial flight from Manama to Tel Aviv took off after he landed. Israel foreign minister makes historic visit to Bahrain 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z After Lapid landed, Bahrain carrier Gulf Air launched its first direct flight between Manama and Tel Aviv. Israeli FM Lapid heads to Bahrain for first official visit 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Cairo have appointed ambassadors to Doha, but Abu Dhabi and Manama have yet to do so. Senior UAE official meets Qatar's emir in rare visit 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The military imposes a curfew across most parts of Manama and bans all public gatherings. Timeline: The 2011 uprising in Bahrain and what's happened since 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z “It was overwhelming,” recalled Nazeeha Saeed, a reporter at the time for a French TV news channel, describing the heady days in Pearl Roundabout, the symbolic center of the capital, Manama, later bulldozed by authorities. Bahrain 2011 protest report goes offline before anniversary 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z He was expected to hold talks with Bahraini officials before inaugurating the Israeli embassy in Manama and signing several memorandums of understanding, including co-operation agreements between hospitals and water and power companies. Israel foreign minister makes historic visit to Bahrain 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z As Covid started to spread worldwide, the Philippine government organised repatriation flights from Manama to Manila. 'I want to go home': Filipina domestic workers face exploitative conditions 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z Sam Paparo, who oversees the Navy’s Bahrain-based 5th Fleet, struck an academic tone in comments to the annual Manama Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. World Digest: Dec. 6, 2020 2020-12-06T05:00:00Z February - Protesters march in Manama, trying to retake Pearl Roundabout, since renamed al-Farouq Junction. Timeline: The 2011 uprising in Bahrain and what's happened since 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z Grosjean is to remain in hospital in Manama for a further night on Tuesday. Grosjean 'saw death coming' in crash 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Although there was a warm official welcome for Mr Lapid, news agency AFP reported that opponents of the Abraham Accords burned tyres on the outskirts of Manama, sending clouds of black smoke into the air. Israel foreign minister makes historic visit to Bahrain 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The cheapest ticket from Manama to Manila costs more than twice as much as she received. 'I want to go home': Filipina domestic workers face exploitative conditions 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z Gulf Air flight GF972 - a reference to Israel’s telephone country code - took off from Manama airport in the morning bound for Tel Aviv, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24. Bahrain delegation heads to Israel on Gulf Air flight 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z The flight on Wednesday will depart Manama and arrive in Tel Aviv, where the U.S. and Bahraini delegations will participate in meetings with senior Israeli officials. U.S. sending delegation to Bahrain, Israel for first direct flight 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z In February 2011, protesters inspired by Arab Spring demonstrations across the Middle East filled the streets and occupied Manama’s Pearl Roundabout to demand political reforms and a greater say in the country’s future. Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, Bahrain prime minister with checkered record, dies at 84 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z In February 2011, protesters inspired by Arab Spring demonstrations across the Mideast filled the streets and occupied the capital Manama’s Pearl Roundabout to demand political reforms and a greater say in the country’s future. Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at age 84 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z Last month, the first known commercial flight between the two countries brought a delegation of Israeli officials to Manama to discuss cooperation between Israel and Bahrain following the signing of an agreement to normalize ties. US, Israeli envoys fly to Bahrain to advance nascent ties 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z The delegates travel to Manama on El Al flight 973, a nod to Bahrain’s telephone code. Israel sends treaty delegation to Bahrain with Trump aides 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z Ben Gurion’s departures listing shows the flight to Manama as El Al 973 - a nod to Bahrain’s international telephone dialling code. UAE visit to Israel may be held at airport due to coronavirus 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Embassy in Manama similarly did not respond to a request for comment. First direct commercial flight from Israel lands in Bahrain 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Manama at that time served as what Dubai in the United Arab Emirates ultimately became, a regional financial, service and tourism hub. Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at age 84 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z The agreement also provides for direct flights between Manama and Tel Aviv. Bahrain to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as Trump touts diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Bahrain's cabinet exalted the deal, and U.S. diplomats orchestrating the Israel-UAE agreement are reported to have discussed economic advancement in the capital, Manama, last year. After historic Israel-UAE flight, other Muslim-majority countries considering to follow suit 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z His sentence was later upheld by an appeals court in the Bahraini capital Manama. Bahraini human rights activist freed from jail 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z Embassy in Manama did not respond to requests for comment Sunday. US senator visits home of imprisoned Bahrain rights activist 2019-11-24T05:00:00Z Florence Parly made the comments Saturday, addressing the annual Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. French minister criticizes US over ‘unanswered’ Iran attacks 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z Florence Parly made the comments Saturday, addressing the annual Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. French minister criticizes US over ‘unanswered’ Iran attacks 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z Some participants urged measures like establishing a teachers college and research institute with campuses in Casablanca, Amman, Haifa and Manama. Arab Thinkers Call to Abandon Boycotts and Engage With Israel 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Palestinians, who view the Trump administration as biased towards Israel, boycotted this week’s meeting in Manama. Trump peace plan conference is blip on Israel's radar as political,... 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z A journalist from the Times of Israel took the opportunity to organize morning prayers in the Manama synagogue. Trump administration launches unconventional effort for peace between Israelis and Palestinians 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Neither the Israeli nor Palestinian governments are attending the event at Manama’s luxury Four Seasons hotel, where international bureaucrats enjoyed cocktails and delicate pastries, mingling with Arab businessmen sporting gold Rolex watches. Palestinians reject economic solutions from 'punitive' U.S. 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Hours before the official “Peace to Prosperity” conference dinner in the Bahraini capital, Manama, on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia released a statement reiterating its support for the two-state solution. Trump’s Middle East peace plan unveiled to anger and derision 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z President Abbas asserted that the Manama workshop would not be successful. Kushner says Mid-East peace can bring prosperity 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University gave a cautious welcome to the initiatives announced in Manama, including a global investment fund for the Palestinians. Trump peace plan conference is blip on Israel's radar as political,... 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z The Manama “workshop” – downgraded from “conference” to lower already rock-bottom expectations – is designed to discuss the “Peace to Prosperity” plan unveiled by the White House on Saturday. The US’s Middle East ‘peace summit’ is bizarre. Palestinians are right to boycott it | Ian Black 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z But neither the Israeli nor Palestinian governments will attend the curtain-raising event in Bahrain’s capital Manama. U.S. to present economy first' approach to Mideast peace at Bahrain... 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z “We welcome all those who wish to help us, whether it be in Manama or anywhere else. But for now, we reject the deal of the century.” Explainer: Money talks in Trump's Mideast plan. But can it pave way... 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z “We look forward to seeing you in Manama.” Kushner conference was supposed to bring Israelis and Palestinians together. Neither side is likely to show up. 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z The so-called “Peace to Prosperity” workshop in Manama on Tuesday and Wednesday is being held amid heavy skepticism about its viability, and outright opposition from Palestinian leaders. Kushner unveils economic part of 'deal of the century' Middle East peace plan 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Several Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, will participate in the June 25-26 U.S.-led gathering in Manama. Palestinians reject Kushner 'economy first' approach to Mideast peace 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Several Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, will also participate in the June 25-26 U.S.-led gathering in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, for Kushner’s rollout of the first phase of the Trump peace plan. Exclusive: Trump's 'economy first' approach to Mideast peace built... 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Haniyeh said Palestinian factions will hold massive demonstrations on the eve of a workshop Washington is organizing in the Bahraini capital, Manama, next week. The Latest: UN envoy: Illegal Israel settlements advancing 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Last week the White House said Jordan, Egypt and Morocco would be attending the workshop in Manama. White House: Israelis not invited to Mideast peace workshop 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z The “deal of the century”, due to be discussed at the economic workshop for Gulf finance ministers in Manama, Bahrain, in June, centres on a plan to help the Palestinian territories economically. Qatar attendance at Saudi summit raises prospect of detente 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z The conference in Manama on 25 and 26 June will bring together government and business leaders from Europe, the Middle East and Asia, a senior Trump administration official said. US to hold Bahrain economic conference to launch Middle East peace plan 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z Manama accuses Iran of stoking Shia militancy inside its borders by providing training and weapons to various armed groups. Bahrain court jails 139 after terrorism trial 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z “We reject the Manama conference and refuse to commute the Palestinian cause from political to humanitarian,’ Haniyeh said. The Latest: UN envoy: Illegal Israel settlements advancing 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Local media reported flight delays and cancellations on Tuesday and Wednesday at the airline’s main hub of Bahrain International Airport in Manama. Bahrain’s Gulf Air says it is delaying, cancelling flights 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z But Mr. Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani, was in Manama, Bahrain, on Tuesday, meeting with the king and the interior minister of an important United States ally in the Middle East. While Working for Trump, Giuliani Courts Business Abroad 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Prince Khalifa attended a function at the Thai Embassy in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Soccer Player’s Plea: ‘I Am Afraid if I Go to Bahrain, I Will Be Tortured Again’ 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Environment Programme’s regional headquarters is based in Manama. A Foiled Climate Fund Request Would Have Aided Oil Industry 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z The state-run Kuwait News Agency says that incoming flights are being redirected to airports in Saudi Arabia’s eastern city of Dammam and Bahrain’s capital, Manama. Kuwait airport suspends flights due to rain, poor weather 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z Manama says Qatar supports the unrest, accusations denied by Doha. Bahrain court overturns acquittal of opposition leaders 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z Last weekend in Manama, US Defence Secretary James Mattis made a point of mentioning the vital coalition airbase there, which hosts 17 nations, a reminder that the US would like to see this spat ended. Khashoggi murder: Is Saudi crown prince finished? 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z Speaking to international officials and experts at a Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain on Saturday, U.S. Saudi attorney general heads to Turkey, questions arise of U.S. diplomatic response and fallout 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z The night before the October meeting, the Bahraini government hosted a dinner for board members and delegates on a private spit in Manama, run by the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain. A Foiled Climate Fund Request Would Have Aided Oil Industry 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Mattis, speaking to an international security conference in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, never mentioned Saudi Arabia directly in connection with the Oct. Mattis Vows U.S. Will Hold Khashoggi’s Killers Accountable 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z He spoke at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Mattis: China’s defense chief to visit Washington next week 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z After four years of preparations, the broadcaster went on the air on Feb. 1, 2015, from a lavish studio in the World Trade Center in Manama, Bahrain. In death, Saudi writer’s mild calls for reform grew into a defiant shout 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z The Interior Ministry said that an “old building” collapsed Tuesday in Salmaniya, a neighborhood of Bahrain’s capital, Manama. Police say 4 killed in Bahrain building collapse 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z The Interior Ministry said Tuesday that an “old building” collapsed in Salmaniya, a neighborhood of Bahrain’s capital, Manama. Building collapses in Bahrain, injuring 20 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z One U.S. military effort involves Bahrain’s decision last year to eject two Qatari naval officers from a group that oversees a 32-nation maritime task force hosted by Manama and known as Combined Maritime Forces. U.S. Worries Qatar Rift Is Pushing Emirate Toward Iran 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Al Zawraa were scheduled to host Bahraini side Manama Club on Tuesday, while Air Force Club’s home game against Malkiya of Bahrain was to be held a week later. AFC Cup matches in Iraq postponed until after FIFA Council meets 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z The foreign ministers of the Saudi-led bloc met in Bahrain's capital Manama on Sunday to discuss the blockade. Qatar crisis: Saudi-led allies stand firm - BBC News 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z He was speaking at a televised news conference in Manama after meeting with his Saudi, Emirati and Egyptian counterparts to discuss the dispute. Four Arab countries say ready for Qatar dialogue with conditions 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Cairo and Manama last month announced an embargo against Qatar to punish Doha for what the four capitals called its support for terrorism. U.S. Says Dispute Between Qatar and Its Neighbors Is at Impasse 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z At a recent conference in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, archaeologists working in over 14 Islamic countries around the world participated in a first of its kind conference. Safeguarding Islam's past for future generations - BBC News 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Al Zawraa were scheduled to host Bahraini side Manama Club on Tuesday, while Air Force Club’s home game against Malkiya of Bahrain was to be held a week later. AFC Cup matches in Iraq postponed until after FIFA Council meets 2018-03-04T05:00:00Z The track is in the middle of the desert, about a 40-minute drive from the country's capital city, Manama. Bahrain Grand Prix: Can we expect a duel in the desert? 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z He was speaking at a televised news conference in Manama after meeting with his Saudi, Emirati and Egyptian counterparts to discuss the dispute. Four Arab countries say ready for Qatar dialogue with conditions 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z Protests were reported in Shiite neighborhoods near Manama, Bahrain’s capital. Bahrain executes three Shiite men convicted in fatal attack on police officers 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z One police officer was wounded when several people shot at a police patrol in Bani Jamra, west of the capital Manama, the Interior Ministry said Sunday. Bahrain Executes 3 Convicted in Deadly Bomb Attack on Police 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z One police officer was wounded when several people shot at a police patrol in Bani Jamra, west of the capital Manama, the Interior Ministry said. Bahrain executes 3 over police bombing, triggering protests 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z These worries — as well as more positive views of Mr. Trump — were aired in formal speeches and casual conversations last weekend during the Manama Dialogue, a conference sponsored by the International Institute of Strategic Studies. A President Trump Excites, and Worries, Persian Gulf Leaders 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z Carter told a security conference in Manama, Bahrain, that the new troops will help train and assist the Syrian militias but will not engage in direct combat. Pentagon will send 200 more troops to Syria 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z Speaking at the annual security gathering in Manama, Bahrain, Mr. Carter said the forces, approved last week by President Barack Obama, will join the 300 special operation troops already in Syria training local forces. U.S. to Send 200 More Troops to Syria 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z The foreign secretary made his latest speech at the Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue on the first leg of his tour in the Middle East. Boris Johnson: 'Profound concern' for people of Yemen - BBC News 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z The British defence industry is also heavily dependent on arms contracts with the Gulf states, and the Royal Navy has established a major naval base in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Boris Johnson says Saudi Arabia is a 'puppeteer' in Middle East proxy wars 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z This weekend, Bahrain will host the Manama Dialogue, where U.S. IS calls for attacks on US bases in uneasy island of Bahrain 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z FILE- In this Jan. 18, 2012 file photo, an anti-government protester stands in front of riot police while photographing other demonstrators in Manama, Bahrain. Reports: Bahrain court orders main Shiite party dissolved 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z A top general in Shiite-majority Iran has threatened the "destruction of the bloodthirsty regime" in Manama, Bahrain's capital and largest city. Senators urge Kerry to address political crisis in Bahrain 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z A top general in Shiite-majority Iran has threatened the “destruction of the bloodthirsty regime” in Manama, Bahrain’s capital and largest city. Senators urge Kerry to address political crisis in Bahrain 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z Some 4,000 protesters were gathered outside the sheikh’s house Monday in the Shiite village of Diraz, just west of the capital of Manama. Bahrain’s crackdown on Shiites troubles U.S. 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z He was reportedly seized in an early morning raid on his home in the village of Bani Jamra, near the capital Manama. Bahrain rights activist Nabeel Rajab rearrested - family - BBC News 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Nightly clashes in the Shia villages around Manama, where masked youngsters burn tyres, build barricades and throw rocks at police vehicles, do not require sophisticated foreign support. Bahrain faces rare US pressure over jailed rights activist 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Kerry arrived Friday after attending a meeting with Persian Gulf allies in the Bahraini capital of Manama, where the fight against IS figured prominently among American concerns. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Baghdad to meet Iraq's leaders and discuss the fight against the Islamic State 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z Iran didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the criticism in Manama. In Talks on Syria, Kerry Sees a Key Benchmark 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Kerry’s visit to the capital of Manama is the first by an American secretary of state since demonstrations by the kingdom’s Shiite majority in 2011. John Kerry is Now The Most-Traveled Secretary of State 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Associated Press writer Bradley Klapper in Manama, Bahrain, contributed to this report. A human rights group says a Saudi-led coalition battling Shiite rebels and their allies in Yemen used a U.S.-supplied bomb in a strike on a market last month that killed at least 119 people 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z And his intervention followed a unprecedented meeting with five senior opposition figures - “a huge event,” in the words of one Manama observer. Bahrain faces rare US pressure over jailed rights activist 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z This week’s visit to the capital of Manama is the first by an American secretary of state since demonstrations by the kingdom’s Shiite majority in 2011. Kerry breaks record for miles traveled by secretary of state 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Sunday's race at the Sakhir circuit, in the desert sands south of Manama, could be even closer. Motor racing: Mercedes expect more of a fight from Ferrari 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Two old friends share a moment of affection in Manama, Bahrain. Award-winning Photos of Happiness, Fatherhood, and Nature 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Five years later on Monday, hundreds of Bahraini youths protested in areas outside of Manama, with some clashes seeing demonstrators throw gasoline bombs and police firing tear gas. Bahrain detains activist, her 1-year-old son on 5th anniversary of Saudi and Emirati troop intervention in island kingdom 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Manama loyally followed Riyadh and severed its diplomatic links with Iran following attacks on Saudi diplomatic premises after the execution of the Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr in January. Bahrain faces rare US pressure over jailed rights activist 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z It's not clear what security forces were preparing for Friday ahead of noon prayers, but travel within Manama was nearly impossible. FIFA members have passed wide-ranging reforms to protect against corruption and curb the powers of its new president 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z If elected, the Sheikh, who lives in Manama, said he would be a “roving president,” spending time in Zurich as necessary but focused on traveling to small countries where soccer has been underdeveloped. Sheikh’s Candidacy Opens New Door to Criticism of FIFA: Human Rights 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Two old friends share a moment of affection in Manama, Bahrain. Award-winning Photos of Happiness, Fatherhood, and Nature 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Riyadh and Manama also advised their citizens currently in Lebanon to... Saudi Arabia, Gulf Allies Issue Travel Warnings for Lebanon 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Embassy in Manama declined to immediately comment on news of the journalists’ release. Lawyer: 4 US journalists charged in Bahrain leaving country 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z The opposition news website Bahrain Mirror said the four were detained in Sitra, a predominantly Shia village east of Manama, while reporting on clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces. Bahrain charges US journalists over 'illegal gathering' - BBC News 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z The other three were detained at a checkpoint in the same area outside Manama, the director of police in the capital said in a statement that described the alleged rioters as vandals. Four Americans held in Bahrain as island marks uprising anniversary 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z Two old friends share a moment of affection in Manama, Bahrain. Award-winning Photos of Happiness, Fatherhood, and Nature 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z On the right of the image is the island of Bahrain, home to some 1.5 million people, with its modern capital Manama featured at the top. Satellite Eye on Earth: January 2016 - in pictures 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z From Abu Dhabi to Manama, Doha to Riyadh, the images of rulers and kings are emblazoned on buildings and giant billboards, and their deeds dominate the media. Song and dance celebrating Gulf stability takes to Dubai stage 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z The protesters took to the streets after Friday prayers in the town of Sitra, south of the Bahraini capital of Manama, chanting slogans against the government, which is allied with Saudi Arabia's Sunni monarchy. The Latest: Bahraini Shiites' protest against Saudi execution of Shiite cleric turns violent 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z In October, after accusing Iran of shipping weapons to the island, Bahrain recalled its ambassador in Tehran and expelled the Iranian chargé d’affaires in its capital, Manama. Bahrain, Sudan and United Arab Emirates Join Diplomatic Feud Against Iran 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Bahraini protesters clash with security forces in Manama, Bahrain. Saudi execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr sparks clashes across region – live 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z The slogans in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, in Tunis and in Manama were for democracy and human rights, not for the establishment of an Islamic state. The rise of al-Baghdadi and the Islamic State 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Tehran in early October and expelled Iran’s chargé d’affaires from its capital, Manama, after uncovering a further cache of weapons and explosives it linked to Iran. Bahrain Detains 47, Seizes Weapons in Anti-Terror Raid 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z It quickly heralded the revolutions in Tunis, Tripoli, Cairo, Damascus, Manama and Sanaa as a "tsunami" of change that proved jihad is the only path to defeating Islam's alleged enemies. Al-Qaida Leader Endorses Violence in Jerusalem 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z “It is very good to be in Bahrain—a close, valued, and longstanding partner of the United States,” remarked Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Bahraini capital Manama on Oct. Blood for oil: U.S. State Dept. calls Bahrain’s tyrannical monarchy a “close, valued partner,” thanks it for oil 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z Bahraini protesters clash with security forces in Manama, Bahrain. Saudi execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr sparks clashes across region – live 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z There were no Iranian officials at this year's Manama Dialogue. Gulf Arab leaders fear twin threats from extremists - BBC News 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the additional $100 million in U.S. assistance on Saturday at the Manama Dialogue security conference in Bahrain. New U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance launches offensive against ISIS 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z The allegations made during a security conference, called the Manama Dialogue, reflected festering tensions between Iran and Gulf countries. Bahrain Accuses Iran of Training Militants 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z The Secretary’s speech in Manama further exposes the unbelievable depth of hypocrisy of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Blood for oil: U.S. State Dept. calls Bahrain’s tyrannical monarchy a “close, valued partner,” thanks it for oil 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z At a security conference in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday, senior Arab officials and analysts said the plan would fail to defeat the Islamic State or remove Mr. Assad. Discordant Verdicts on U.S. Forces in Syria: Too Much, or Too Little 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made the comments Saturday at the Manama Dialogue security conference in Bahrain, just hours after leaving high-level talks in Vienna aimed at ending the war in Syria. Saudi FM says Assad's departure, Iran's role sticking points on Syria deal 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z Police say 1.4 tonnes of high-grade explosives were found in an underground vault south of the capital Manama along with rifles and hand grenades. Bahrain unearths huge weapons and explosives haul - BBC News 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z Police say the remotely detonated blast early Tuesday in Sitra, south of the capital Manama, targeted a bus carrying policemen near a primary school for girls. Bahrain arrests several suspects in connection with deadly bomb attack targeting police bus 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z Protesters continue to clash frequently with security forces in Shia villages outside Manama. Human rights groups denounce US resumption of military aid to Bahrain 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z Among the group's targets, the Gulf Daily News reported, were the Saudi embassy in Manama and the King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Bahrain convicts 57 over 'bombing plot' - BBC News 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Manama is home to the American 5th Fleet, which oversees sailors battling Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria. Alamosa sailor dies while on liberty in Bahrain 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z Kevin Stephens, a spokesman for the U.S. 5th Fleet, said the sailor died while on liberty in the island nation’s capital, Manama. World Digest: May 17, 2015 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Kevin Stephens said Sunday the sailor died the previous evening while on liberty in the island nation’s capital, Manama. US Navy sailor dies in fall from hotel balcony in Bahrain 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z "Last year we dropped the resolution when Europe got involved and the Israelis promised to co-operate in improving the situation," said the Palestine FA chief in the Bahrain capital Manama. Palestine want Israel out of FIFA: president 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z On May 22, 2003, the International Banking Corporation opened for business on the tenth floor of a Manama office tower. A Billion-Dollar Mirage 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z It has strong allies in Abu Dhabi and Manama. Saudi Arabia Prepares for Iranian Nuclear Deal 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z In December 2014 at the Manama Dialogue security summit, there was a sharp exchange of views between Canadian and Iranian participants over the role of Gen Soleimani. Gen Soleimani: Iran’s rising star 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Another seven people were jailed for life for the attack in a village near the capital, Manama, on 3 March. Bahraini Shia sentenced to death 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Mr Salman joined thousands of Shia Muslims at a protest in the capital Manama on Friday, demanding the dismissal of government and parliament. Bahrain opposition leader arrested 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Embassy in Manama to pressure the Bahraini government into lifting the travel ban. A Billion-Dollar Mirage 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z The bomb went off on Monday night in Damistan, south-west of Manama, as the officer was "doing his duty", the interior ministry said. Bahrain bomb blast kills policeman 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z A policeman was killed in a "terrorist" incident while on duty southwest of Bahrain's capital Manama on Monday, the Interior Ministry said. Policeman killed in 'terrorist' attack in Bahrain: interior ministry 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond emphasized his country's historic links to the Gulf in announcing the plans at a security conference in the Bahraini capital, Manama. Britain to boost military presence in Persian Gulf 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z Clashes between his supporters and security forces erupted outside his house near Manama after his arrest was announced. Bahrain opposition leader arrested 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Dubai has decisively surpassed Manama as the preferred financial destination in the Gulf. A Billion-Dollar Mirage 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Two policemen were also injured in November by a bomb in the Shia village of Deraz, west of Manama. Bahrain bomb blast kills policeman 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond announced the deal Saturday at a security conference in the Bahraini capital, Manama, where he assured Gulf allies that “your security concerns are our security concerns.” Britain to boost military presence in Persian Gulf 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z In the Shi'ite village of Sanabis to the west of Manama, rocks were scattered in the street in an attempt to block traffic and prevent voters from reaching polling stations. Bahrain holds elections, Shi'ite opposition boycotts vote 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z Since 2011, hundreds of Shias have faced trial for taking part in the demonstrations and the violence has continued, with Shia protesters still frequently clashing with security forces in villages outside the capital Manama. Bahrain: Will polls fuel unrest? 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z They agreed to terms, and late one night in May, 2010, Stewart says, he left his Manama apartment for the last time, carrying a backpack containing clothes, a phone, cash, and his passport. A Billion-Dollar Mirage 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Disenchanted protesters took to the streets of the capital, Manama, in 2011 to demand greater civil rights. Bahrain set for disputed election 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z The one-day Manama meeting is aimed at bringing together financial experts to improve the fight against extremist fundraising. Bahrain meeting focuses on terrorist financing 2014-11-09T05:00:00Z Despite the boycott, polling stations were busy in the mostly Sunni Riffa district south of Manama. Bahrain holds elections, Shi'ite opposition boycotts vote 2014-11-23T05:00:00Z Manama has said international observers are not necessary for the elections, but there will be 301 local observers. Bahrain: Will polls fuel unrest? 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z On 30 August, the prominent Bahraini human rights defender Maryam al-Khawaja, was detained upon her arrival in Manama, the country’s capital. Maryam al-Khawaja’s arrest shows Bahrain at its worst 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z Embassy in the capital, Manama, on Tuesday hit back at suggestions that Malinowski only planned to focus on meetings with the opposition. US diplomat says Bahrain expulsion 'not about me' 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z The State Department said Malinowski remained in Bahrain on Monday evening while U.S. diplomats in the capital, Manama, sought clarification from Bahraini officials about the request. Bahrain orders senior U.S. diplomat to leave In the worst attack last March, three policemen were killed by a remotely detonated bomb in a village west of Manama. Bahraini teenager dies after clashes with police: activists 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Diplomatic and security sources in Manama cite increasing evidence of Iranian support for some "violent" anti-government groups in Bahrain. Bahraini Shi'ite youth risk radicalization as political talks stall 2014-05-04T07:29:37Z Prince Turki al-Faisal, a former intelligence chief, also told a security conference in the Bahraini capital Manama, that the Gulf states should be prepared for any possible outcome from Iran's nuclear talks with world powers. Saudi prince says Gulf states must balance threat from Iran 2014-04-23T15:41:36Z As the funeral ended in al-Maqshaa' village, outside of the capital Manama, some youths threw stones and petrol bombs at the police, who fired teargas. Bahrain sentences 12 people for life for spying, Iran links 2014-04-22T19:53:19Z The interior ministry said in a statement that the car incident took place in the village of al-Maqshaa', along the Budayya highway outside Manama. Two killed by bomb inside Bahrain car: ministry 2014-04-19T19:41:39Z The explosion on Saturday happened in a Shia village near Bahrain's capital, Manama. Car blast kills two in Bahrain 2014-04-19T14:32:29Z During this year's Formula One Grand Prix race, a home-made bomb exploded in a car in a busy commercial district of Manama. Bahraini Shi'ite youth risk radicalization as political talks stall 2014-05-04T07:29:37Z The interior ministry said on Twitter that the car incident took place in the village of al-Maqshaa', along the Budayya highway outside Manama. Two killed in Bahrain car explosion 2014-04-19T14:48:54Z The ministry said on its Twitter account the explosion was in the mostly Shi'ite village of al-Maqshaa', along the Budayya highway, outside of the capital Manama. Two killed in Bahrain car explosion: Interior Ministry 2014-04-19T11:59:57Z No one claimed responsibility for the blast in the village of al-Daih, west of the capital Manama. Policeman hurt in Bahrain bomb blast:ministry 2014-04-11T18:28:30Z Anti-government demonstrators threw petrol bombs and clashed with police, who fired tear gas and birdshot, after a funeral procession on Thursday night in a Shi'ite village south of the capital Manama. Hamilton shines in Bahrain practice 2014-04-04T17:18:23Z The violence is mainly in Shi'ite villages well away from Manama where businesses and expatriates are hardly affected. Bahraini Shi'ite youth risk radicalization as political talks stall 2014-05-04T07:29:37Z Red Bull have appealed the decision with a verdict due after next week's Bahrain race in the Manama desert. F1 party arrives in mourning Malaysia 2014-03-26T10:21:24Z In Manama, Bahrain also strongly rebuked Maliki's remarks against Saudi Arabia calling them "irresponsible and contradict the spirit of fraternal and neighborly relations" between the two countries, state news agency BNA reported late on Wednesday. UAE summons Iraq ambassador over Saudi 'terrorism' charge 2014-03-13T05:48:50Z A bomb exploded in a car in Manama on Sunday as the kingdom hosted a Formula One motor racing Grand Prix. Policeman hurt in Bahrain bomb blast:ministry 2014-04-11T18:28:30Z A tweet by the interior ministry said that investigators were at the scene of Tuesday's explosion in al-Eker south of the capital Manama, but provided no further details. Bomb wounds two policemen in Bahraini village: interior ministry 2014-03-11T15:02:51Z An explosion killed three police officers on Monday during a protest near Bahrain’s capital, Manama, the Interior Ministry said. World Briefing: Bahrain: Explosion Kills 3 Police Officers, Ministry Says 2014-03-04T04:43:55Z On Thursday, 29 people were arrested and accused of “rioting and vandalism” in villages outside Manama, the ministry said Friday. World Briefing: Bahrain: Crackdown on Protesters 2014-02-15T00:30:32Z Protesters organised several marches towards the roundabout in the centre of the capital, Manama, but police prevented them from reaching the landmark. Bahrainis mark anniversary of revolt 2014-02-14T23:06:18Z The rare and extensive collection of Russian textiles and costumes from the 18th to 20th Centuries is the third collaboration between the museum in Manama and Moscow's Museum of Applied and Folk Art. Bahrain museum expands horizons 2014-01-23T07:02:01Z State news agency BNA said on Wednesday evening that government representatives made the decision after opposition representatives failed to show up for a scheduled meeting in Manama. Bahrain suspends reconciliation talks with opposition groups 2014-01-09T09:14:52Z Protests in Manama were banned and weeks later the government barred opposition members from meeting foreign diplomats without official approval. Analysis: Bahrain impasse risks more instability in 2014 2013-12-31T10:55:45Z In February 2011, many Bahrainis inspired by the Arab Spring gathered at the prominent Pearl Roundabout in the capital Manama calling for democratic reforms. Bahrain opposition heads 'targeted' 2013-11-19T18:40:24Z In February 2011, thousands of peaceful demonstrators occupied the iconic Pearl Roundabout in the capital, Manama. US urged to rethink Bahrain strategy 2013-11-15T18:00:39Z Several vehicles were destroyed but no one was hurt in the explosion outside a Sunni Muslim mosque in al-Riffa, south of the capital Manama, where some members of the royal family live. Bahrain jails four for car bomb outside mosque 2013-11-10T13:36:54Z The incident happened late on Tuesday night in the predominantly Shia village of Bani Jamra, west of Manama. Teenager dies in Bahrain explosion 2013-10-23T09:18:41Z In July, one policeman was killed when a homemade bomb exploded in the town of Sitra, near Manama. One killed in Bahrain explosion: police 2013-10-22T22:02:14Z The cause of the explosion in the village of Bani Jamra, west of the capital Manama, was not immediately clear. One killed in Bahrain explosion- Interior Ministry 2013-10-22T21:21:05Z At a speech at Saar district, west of the capital Manama, on 6 September, Mr Marzook raised the flag of the 14 February Coalition, he added. Bomb blast kills Bahrain policeman 2013-09-18T10:54:01Z Critics say the monarchy are still refusing to allow proper freedom of expression, following the implementation by the King of measures to ban all sit-ins, assemblies and protests in the capital, Manama. VIDEO: European Parliament 2013-01-11T11:50:32Z Bahrain strongly rejects charges it violates human rights and says Manama was a signatory to most international covenants on human rights. Bahraini opposition criticizes decision to set up rights court in Manama 2013-09-05T14:50:21Z In the most recent attacks, five security officers were injured in an explosion in August in the village of Dair, north of Manama. One killed in Bahrain explosion: police 2013-10-22T22:02:14Z In July, a homemade bomb killed a policeman in the Shi'ite village of Sitra, also north of Manama, in clashes during an attack on a police station, the Interior Ministry said. Five Bahraini security officers injured by homemade bomb in village 2013-08-18T07:36:32Z The uprising occurred in the Dry Dock prison on the island of Muharraq, northeast of Manama, the capital, the Center for Human Rights said. | Middle East: Bahrain: Police Put Down Prison Riot On Island, Injuring at Least 40 People 2013-08-16T23:48:20Z Wednesday's protest prompted the government to pass tough new laws banning demonstrations in the capital Manama. Bahrain tightens security before planned protests 2013-08-14T07:13:37Z In contrast with previous protests, the pending rallies prompted the government to pass tough new laws banning demonstrations in the capital Manama. Bahrain tightens security ahead of planned protests 2013-08-13T22:09:08Z A firearm and ammunition was also found near the body in the village of Bani Jamra, west of the capital Manama, BNA said without giving any details. One killed in Bahrain explosion: police 2013-10-22T22:02:14Z Marches and rallies in Manama were banned and peaceful protesters routinely attacked by the police. Bahraini detainee case highlights price of protest 2013-08-11T23:12:35Z The new laws ban demonstrating in the capital, Manama, without permission from the security services and mandate jail for anyone who carries anything resembling explosives or firecrackers in a public place. Bahrain prime minister issues warning ahead of planned protests 2013-08-10T15:55:51Z Embassy security just outside a gate to the embassy building in Manama, Bahrain, on Aug. 4, 2013. The Coming of Al Qaeda 3.0 2013-08-06T16:52:00Z A car exploded on July 17 outside a Sunni Muslim mosque in Riffa, south of the capital Manama, but no-one was hurt. Car bomb explodes west of Bahraini capital Manama 2013-08-03T18:36:29Z At an extraordinary session of parliament on Sunday, lawmakers agreed to recommendations including stripping those who commit or call for "terrorist crimes" of their nationality and preventing any protests in the capital Manama. Bahrain king toughens anti-terrorism laws, rights groups cry foul 2013-08-01T09:58:36Z In February 2011, thousands of peaceful demonstrators occupied an iconic landmark in the capital Manama, Pearl Roundabout. Bahrain on the brink? 2013-07-31T12:40:51Z In February 2011, thousands of peaceful demonstrators occupied an iconic Manama landmark, Pearl Roundabout. Bahrain struggles to get economy back on track 2013-07-29T09:24:15Z No one was reported hurt in the attack in Riffa south of the capital Manama late on Wednesday, in what government officials said was an attempt to inflame sectarian tensions. Car bomb explodes outside mosque in Bahrain 2013-07-18T06:17:38Z Bahrain's lawmakers agreed last week to tougher penalties on what they called terrorist crimes and banned protests from taking place in the capital Manama ahead of planned mass demonstrations later this month. Car bomb explodes west of Bahraini capital Manama 2013-08-03T18:36:29Z The New York-based rights group urged EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and other European officials who were meeting with Gulf counterparts, including Saudi Arabia, in Manama on Sunday to condemn the convictions. Seven Saudis jailed for urging protests on Facebook: HRW 2013-06-30T12:13:27Z Others include the call to ban "sit-ins, rallies and gatherings in the capital Manama." Bahrain on the brink? 2013-07-31T12:40:51Z Efforts at containing the damage included the banning of protest marches in Manama. Bahrain struggles to get economy back on track 2013-07-29T09:24:15Z Remnants of a police tear gas gun at the scene of Wednesday's explosion Seven police officers were injured when a homemade device exploded in a town near the capital Manama, Bahrain's Ministry of Interior says. Police wounded in Bahrain explosion 2013-05-30T09:38:23Z The hospital is close to what was an iconic landmark in the capital, Manama - Pearl Roundabout - which was peacefully occupied by pro-democracy activists on 14 February 2011. Bahrain's medics politicised by crisis 2013-05-04T07:09:30Z Earlier this month, Sheikh Salman dodged questions about the uprising at a news conference to announce his manifesto pledges in Manama shortly before the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Rights groups ask FIFA to withdraw Bahrain candidate 2013-04-27T07:55:50Z The cancellation follows a week of clashes between the police and opposition demonstrators in Bahrain, mostly in villages outside Manama, the capital. U.N. Expert Says Bahrain Canceled Visit in Torture Inquiry 2013-04-24T17:45:41Z ON FIRE: A police officer stood in front of a line of burning tires in Manama, Bahrain, Sunday. Photos of the Day: April 21 2013-04-21T20:10:13Z The race, which was first run in Bahrain in 2004, was cancelled two years ago following the forced clearance of a Manama landmark, Pearl Roundabout. Protests ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix 2013-04-21T11:08:24Z On Saturday morning, much of Manama and the surrounding area appeared quiet, with police stationed along major highways. Bahrain protesters battle police into night before F1: activists 2013-04-20T10:44:42Z Those who did drive back to Manama on Thursday evening went down a highway which separated demonstrators from the police, who looked to be firing tear gas. Bahrain protests build as Ecclestone considers city for F1 launch 2013-04-19T19:12:32Z They were timed to coincide with a Formula One auto race in Manama, which attracts international media attention. U.N. Expert Says Bahrain Canceled Visit in Torture Inquiry 2013-04-24T17:45:41Z ON FIRE: A police officer stood in front of a line of burning tires in Manama, Bahrain, Sunday. Photos of the Day: April 21 2013-04-21T20:10:13Z An authorized rally attended by men, women and children west of the capital Manama was orderly but as it broke up, dozens of young men skirmished with security forces firing tear gas. Youths and police skirmish in Bahrain before Grand Prix 2013-04-19T18:19:08Z Young men blocked roads, burned tires and threw rocks at security forces who fired teargas in several villages around the capital Manama on Friday night, human rights activists and witnesses said. Bahrain protesters battle police into night before F1: activists 2013-04-20T10:44:42Z Nonetheless, more teams are staying in a trackside hotel to avoid driving through the capital, Manama, as many of them did last year. Bahrain protests build as Ecclestone considers city for F1 launch 2013-04-19T19:12:32Z On Tuesday, police fired tear gas and clashed with students in a raid on a secondary school in Manama. Fresh clashes in Bahrain ahead of F1 2013-04-18T15:11:00Z However a car blast in the heart of Manama a few hours later was a clear indication that, despite the reassurances, all is not well in Bahrain. Bahrain GP: Why is there unrest? 2013-04-16T07:29:25Z On Tuesday, police fired tear gas and clashed with students in a raid on a secondary school in the capital, Manama. Protest call ahead of Bahrain F1 2013-04-17T15:27:53Z Most foreign visitors to Manama during grand prix week would notice plenty of publicity for the race at Sakhir and few signs of unrest, other than a strong police presence along the highways. FIA president Todd to miss Bahrain Grand Prix 2013-04-17T12:53:57Z The competing messages over F1 were on full display this week in the Bahrain capital Manama, where huge signs promoting the race contrasted with tear gas and angry, anti-government chants echoing through some Shiite-majority villages. Bahrain GP to be held amid protests 2013-04-16T13:41:17Z In 2012 there were stun grenades, petrol bombs and tear gas, and in the capital, Manama, and the outlying villages it was sometimes noisier than it was at the track. Bernie Ecclestone refuses to cancel Bahrain GP despite threat of violence 2013-04-15T21:00:02Z A drive through the capital Manama and nearby rich suburbs showcase multi-lane highways, glittering five-star hotels, business towers and billboards advertising concerts. Motor race draws world gaze to Bahrain, Arab Spring's forgotten corner 2013-04-15T06:52:41Z Several hundred demonstrators, mostly youths from largely Shi'ite villages, blocked roads around the capital Manama and hurled stones and fire bombs at police, who responded with birdshot and tear gas, witnesses said. Teen killed in protests on Bahrain revolt anniversary 2013-02-15T07:40:13Z But when the match was played in the Bahraini capital of Manama in September of that year, the rag-tag team from Togo contained none of the players from its national squad. Much-investigated ref denies fixing soccer matches 2013-02-14T11:50:09Z Sectarian violence rocked the streets of Manama causing death and injury during the race weekend, and created a disturbing background for the race which was won by Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel. Ecclestone rules out 20th race for 2013 2013-02-05T09:03:11Z A protester holds a molotov cocktail bomb during clashes in Manama following a demonstration demanding a halt to last year's grand prix in the country. Bernie Ecclestone refuses to cancel Bahrain GP despite threat of violence 2013-04-15T21:00:02Z Medical staff from the facility went to help injured protesters after security police used force to disperse thousands of people who had camped out at an iconic landmark, Pearl Roundabout, in the capital, Manama. Bahrain princess on torture charge 2013-01-23T18:43:14Z In October last year two policemen died of injuries sustained during clashes with protesters in villages outside Manama. Bahrain death penalty upheld 2013-01-23T16:01:39Z In October last year two policemen died of injuries sustained during clashes with protesters in villages outside the capital, Manama. Bahrain calls for talks to resume 2013-01-22T13:23:32Z His lawyer said at the time that Muhafda was there to observe the march in Manama, adding that he was already being investigated on charges of spreading false news on Twitter. Bahrain court grants bail to activist: Amnesty 2013-01-18T10:01:26Z Remarkable, incidentally, the way social media once again is serving to breach authoritarian control of the media, as her supporters monitored events there at the Manama airport minute by minute: Maryam Alkhawaja descends from plane. Bahraini activist’s triumphant return 2013-01-11T23:20:00Z "This verdict is final, there are no more appeals possible, it is the last stage of litigation," defence lawyer Mohammed al-Jishi told Reuters news agency by telephone from Manama. Bahrain rejects activists' appeal 2013-01-07T08:11:07Z As Bloomberg reported in July, Marczak established the link to Bahrain by tracing the trojan's transmissions back to an internet address in Manama, Bahrain's capital. Customs urged to investigate UK spyware firm 2012-12-26T21:42:37Z Bahrain Jails Activist for Covering Protests on Twitter Bahrain jailed a leading rights activist for tweets documenting a protest on Monday in the capital, Manama, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights said in a statement. The Lede Blog: Bahrain Jails Activist for Covering Protests on Twitter 2012-12-20T00:59:59Z On Monday, police fired stun grenades to break up dozens of protesters and arrested about 25 people, including Muhafda, during rallies in the centre of Manama. Bahrain extends detention of rights campaigner held in rally 2012-12-18T15:25:10Z On a dark, drizzly night in Bahrain they echoed back off the scruffy, peeling walls of Muhazza, a village just outside the capital, Manama. Bahrain tensions a trigger for Gulf turmoil 2012-12-13T09:21:53Z The court decision comes just days after Bahrain, in a rare opening, hosted international visitors including journalists at a security conference, the Manama Dialogue. Bahrain Court Upholds Activist’s Conviction 2012-12-11T13:46:49Z Ms Khawaja was found guilty of entering the "prohibited area" of the former site of Pearl Roundabout in Manama - the focus of last year's unrest. Court convicts Bahrain activist 2012-12-10T18:46:11Z A peaceful protest by the Wefaq opposition group took place in Manama earlier on Friday despite a ban on demonstrations in the kingdom. Bahrain Crown Prince calls for new dialogue with opposition 2012-12-08T07:38:59Z The Interior Ministry said on Twitter late on Monday that "police confronted illegal rallies and rioting in Manama and arrested a number of lawbreakers". Bahrain extends detention of rights campaigner held in rally 2012-12-18T15:25:10Z Like their Sunni brothers in Saudi Arabia, the Bahraini ruling family and its supporters believe that Iran is inciting the Shia protests in villages around Manama. Bahrain tensions a trigger for Gulf turmoil 2012-12-13T09:21:53Z In February 2011, peaceful demonstrators occupied a prominent landmark in Manama, Pearl Roundabout, in February 2011, demanding more democracy and an end to discrimination against the majority Shia Muslim community by the Sunni royal family. Bahrain reconciliation distant amid slow reform pace 2012-11-23T11:28:23Z They are a far cry from the masked petrol bomb-hurling activists who are terrorising neighbourhoods and clashing with police almost every night in the villages west of the capital Manama. Bahrain brothers lose nationality 2012-11-09T21:22:34Z Diraz, which is to the west of Manama, was also surrounded by checkpoints. Clashes near Bahrain Shia mosque 2012-11-09T16:00:27Z On Monday, two foreign workers were killed in a spate of bombings in the capital, Manama. Bahrain Revokes Citizenship of 31 Men in Bid to Quell Dissidents 2012-11-08T02:49:46Z The five blasts in the capital Manama on Monday killed two street cleaners and wounded another, according to state media. Bahrain says bomb attacks show hand of Hezbollah 2012-11-06T17:28:41Z The government said the bombs, which detonated in three districts in the capital, Manama, were improvised explosive devices. Bombs in Bahrain’s Capital Kill Two Foreigners 2012-11-06T04:03:42Z There was no claim of responsibility for Monday's attacks in Manama. Deadly Blasts Escalate Strife in Bahrain 2012-11-06T00:15:49Z Police said there were five explosions caused by home-made devices in two areas of the capital Manama on Monday. Two killed in Bahrain explosions 2012-11-05T11:03:17Z In a separate development, at least two people were injured on Tuesday night when protesters and police clashed in the village of Bani Jamra, outside the capital Manama, state media reported. Injured Bahraini policeman dies 2012-10-26T19:04:16Z An anti-government demonstration attended by thousands and organized by the main al Wefaq opposition bloc on Friday afternoon west of Manama passed off peacefully, witnesses said. Bomb kills Bahraini policeman on patrol 2012-10-19T15:39:48Z Thousands took part in a second march along a stretch of highway outside the capital Manama, which passed without incident, witnesses said. Bahrain police fire teargas, stun grenades to disperse protesters 2012-10-12T15:19:28Z In June, the appeals court gave Ali al-Ekry, former senior medic at the Salmaniya hospital in Manama, a five-year sentence and eight others sentences ranging from one month to three years. Top Bahrain court confirms jail terms on protesting medics: BNA 2012-10-01T07:00:26Z In a separate development on Monday, a court in Manama handed down prison sentences to another two online activists accused of "defaming" the king in comments posted on Twitter. Two killed in Bahrain explosions 2012-11-05T11:03:17Z Images recorded by opposition activists and posted online showed some of the crackdown on dissent on the streets of Manama, the capital. The Lede Blog: Bahraini Activists Document Crackdown on Protest 2012-09-07T20:18:32Z The latest demonstration was held in central Manama. Bahrain protesters face tear gas 2012-09-07T19:30:16Z This one was permitted by the authorities, unlike the march in central Manama. Bahrain police fire teargas, stun grenades to disperse protesters 2012-10-12T15:19:28Z Hours after the court announcement, riot police outside the capital, Manama, fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters. Bahrain Court Upholds Life Sentences for Activists 2012-09-04T14:43:38Z Rajab will be sentenced later this month for statements he made on Twitter calling for the prime minister to step down and discussing his visit to a village outside of Manama. Bahraini human rights activist gets three-year sentence for demonstration 2012-08-16T14:03:46Z Access to the financial district in capital #Manama is denied or granted on identity. The Lede Blog: Bahraini Activists Document Crackdown on Protest 2012-09-07T20:18:32Z Earlier this week a court in Manama upheld prison sentences of between five and 25 years handed to some leading activists. Bahrain protesters face tear gas 2012-09-07T19:30:16Z The opposition parties agreed in October on demands for political reforms in a charter named the Manama Document. Bahrain says opposition must reject violence 2012-08-09T15:17:22Z The policeman was part of a foot patrol in the Bani Jamra district, west of the capital Manama, said the state's BNA news agency. Bahrain policeman wounded as charges over medic case are filed 2012-08-07T13:19:45Z Prosecutors alleged the posts defamed residents of Muharraq, an island town northeast of the capital Manama that is home to both Sunnis and Shiites. Lawyer: Bahrain Activist Convicted of Defamation 2012-07-09T14:21:59Z Police said he was involved in blocking a main road in a district south of the capital Manama with rubbish bins and burning tires, a common occurrence in the ongoing unrest. Bahrain boy held over protests to be monitored 2012-07-05T18:28:24Z Although Bahraini security forces, backed by Saudi troops, broke up a mass protest camp in Manama in March 2011, police and demonstrators continue to clash almost daily. Bahrain charges 15 policemen with prisoners' abuse 2012-07-03T09:47:58Z At a rally at a Manama mosque last month, an overwhelmingly Sunni crowd gathered in support of a proposed union with Saudi Arabia. As Hopes for Reform Fade in Bahrain, Protesters Turn Anger on United States 2012-06-23T18:49:12Z Many of the 20 medics facing jail were working at the Salmaniya Medical Complex in the capital Manama last February and March, when security forces violently suppressed pro-democracy protests. Bahrain cuts medics' sentences 2012-06-14T19:31:44Z The doctors, all Shiites, were among thousands of people arrested during a government crackdown last year, after protesters demanding greater political freedoms occupied a central roundabout in the Bahraini capital of Manama. Nine Bahrain Doctors Convicted in Political Trial 2012-06-14T13:29:09Z Critics said the charges were reprisals for treating injured protesters, who were camped at a central square in Manama for a month, after attempts by security forces to disperse them in February and March. Bahrain court eases sentences for medics in uprising 2012-06-14T12:32:54Z The Salmaniya Medical Complex in the capital city of Manama became a hotspot, with soldiers storming the building to arrest patients and doctors alike. Scholars Group Asks Bahrain's King to Release Imprisoned Medics 2012-06-07T22:07:15Z Although Bahraini security forces, backed by Saudi troops, broke up a mass protest camp in Manama in March, 2011, police and protesters still clash almost daily. Bahrain says police torture not government policy 2012-06-06T09:23:22Z Zainab is facing other charges related to trying to organize protests in Manama and the next court hearing is set for June 24, Jishi said. Daughter of Bahraini activist freed from jail 2012-05-29T14:07:44Z Mr Rajab was arrested on 5 May at Manama airport on his return from the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Bahrain bails leading dissident 2012-05-28T11:42:10Z Friday’s restaurant in the Juffair district of Manama after a long day at the track. IHT Rendezvous: Off the Beaten Track: Six Guys in a Starbucks in Bahrain 2012-04-24T18:20:49Z In much of Manama life was as usual. IHT Rendezvous: Finding a Different Bahrain Than the One I Expected 2012-04-23T12:25:28Z Men and women fled tear gas near a site north of Manama, Bahrain, where the body of a protester was found on Saturday. In Bahrain, More Clashes, and Death of a Protester 2012-04-21T16:15:49Z Zainab was arrested on April 21 for trying to stage a protest in the capital Manama during Bahrain's Formula One Grand Prix. Daughter of Bahraini activist freed from jail 2012-05-29T14:07:44Z On Friday, tens of thousands gathered in the capital, Manama, for a protest that quickly turned violent. With World Watching, Bahrain Protesters Target Formula 1 Race 2012-04-21T17:05:36Z Additional security forces deployed this week, setting up checkpoints Friday on roads leading to the Bahrain International Circuit and increasing their presence across Manama. Bahrain protesters swell ahead of F1 weekend 2012-04-20T19:16:33Z The French Canadian band leader told me that life was completely normal for them in their bubble of a world in Manama, even if they knew there was an uprising going on. IHT Rendezvous: Finding a Different Bahrain Than the One I Expected 2012-04-23T12:25:28Z Related Bahraini protesters faced off with police in Ras Roman village, a suburb of Manama, on Thursday. Special Report: Formula One: In Bahrain, Business Is Not as Usual 2012-04-20T12:15:17Z Additional security troops were deployed this week around the Bahrain International Circuit and across the capital, Manama. Bahrain Steps Up F1 Race Security 2012-04-20T11:04:25Z A firebomb exploded Wednesday night near a van carrying mechanics from the Force India team from the circuit back to their hotel in Manama. Formula One: Unease Surrounds Bahrain Grand Prix 2012-04-19T21:05:44Z A day later, dozens of people confronted Salman and chanted against the monarchy after he attended a funeral of a Shiite executive in an opposition stronghold of Sanabis, just outside the capital Manama. Bahrain rulers to ignore protests, stage F1 race 2012-04-19T13:08:10Z I saw no troops in the streets of Manama, and only few on the way to the circuit. IHT Rendezvous: Finding a Different Bahrain Than the One I Expected 2012-04-23T12:25:28Z The bomb exploded in Bahrain's capital Manama, causing traffic that held up the Force India van carrying four team members but no Formula One drivers. Force India team car delayed by firebomb in Manama 2012-04-19T10:32:09Z Formula One | | A Bahraini demonstrator holds a gas canister after a clash with riot police in the village of Belad al-Qadeem, south of the capital, Manama, on Apr. 12. IHT Rendezvous: A Decision on the Bahrain Grand Prix - Oh, and There's a Race in China Too 2012-04-14T09:14:48Z “I am not angry with the government; it’s their future at stake,” said Khadija al-Mousawi, the hunger striker’s wife, one of whose daughters was at a protest in Manama on Wednesday. Formula One: Unease Surrounds Bahrain Grand Prix 2012-04-19T21:05:44Z The Danish newspaper Politiken reported that the letter was sent more than a week ago, but the activist remains in a military hospital in Bahrain’s capital, Manama. The Lede Blog: Denmark Presses Bahrain to Release Activist Amid Doubts Over Formula One Race 2012-04-11T00:20:40Z Protesters threw explosive devices at police officers to lure them into a village outside the capital, Manama, before the explosion was set off, the spokesman said. | Middle East: Bahrain: Blast Injures 7 Police Officers During Protest 2012-04-10T00:31:04Z In the capital, Manama, protesters clashed with the police at a gathering of more than 5,000 people, above, who were demanding the release of Mr. Khawaja. | Middle East: Bahrain: Hunger Striker Moved to Hospital as His Supporters Rally 2012-04-07T05:00:34Z Activists also reported later clashes with the police in the capital’s Makharqa district, and in the village of Eker, southeast of Manama. Protesters Renew Calls for Reforms in Bahrain 2012-03-10T04:07:56Z Organizers said the march would end at a site called Freedom Square outside Bahrain's capital, Manama. Bahrain Protesters Boost Pressure With Huge Rally 2012-03-09T20:19:35Z From there an ambulance took him to the Salmaniya Medical Complex, the main hospital in the capital Manama. Bahrain's medics 'driven underground' 2012-02-24T14:24:55Z On Monday, about 100 people tried unsuccessfully to reach Pearl Roundabout from the village of Sitra, south of Manama, activists said. Leading Bahrain activist released 2012-02-21T12:42:48Z On Tuesday, the authorities of Bahrain were successful in preventing protesters from getting anywhere near the site of the now-demolished Pearl Roundabout in the capital, Manama. Bahrain struggles to police the protests 2012-02-18T13:01:24Z The demonstrators began marching along a highway near Manama, the capital, in response to a call from a leading Shiite cleric, Sheik Isa Qassim, who urged people to renew their calls for greater democracy. Protesters Renew Calls for Reforms in Bahrain 2012-03-10T04:07:56Z On Tuesday, police fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters to prevent them from regrouping on the outskirts of Manama and marching to Pearl Square - the epicenter of opposition's demonstrations last year. F1 insists Bahrain GP will go on, despite unrest 2012-02-15T18:21:10Z Clashes between protesters and police flared on the outskirts of Bahrain's capital, Manama, as the opposition marked the first anniversary of pro-democracy protests. In pictures: Bahrain clashes 2012-02-14T23:07:22Z Armored vehicles patrolled Bahrain’s capital, Manama, on Tuesday in a security clampdown to deter protesters after overnight clashes outside the city on the first anniversary of a forcibly suppressed pro-democracy uprising. | Middle East: Bahrain: Crackdown After Clashes 2012-02-15T04:28:02Z But in Shia villages outside Manama another narrative was unfolding. Bahrain struggles to police the protests 2012-02-18T13:01:24Z Nabeel Rajab, a rights activist, was detained at gunpoint in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, on Tuesday. The Lede Blog: Activists and American Observers Detained as Bahrain Marks Protest Anniversary 2012-02-15T01:46:33Z A group of youths walked towards the area from the Shi'ite village of Sanabis on the edge of Manama early on Tuesday morning, and activists posted images of other sporadic attempts to approach the site. Bahrain set for fresh protests on revolt anniversary 2012-02-14T11:12:59Z Protesters tried to gain control of the Pearl roundabout in the capital, Manama - the focal point of protests last year. Bahrain activists hit by teargas 2012-02-14T03:23:31Z Youths threw gasoline bombs at police cars during skirmishes before dawn, prompting the authorities to send police reinforcements backed by helicopters into Shiite villages around Manama. | Middle East: Bahrain: Crackdown After Clashes 2012-02-15T04:28:02Z Video posted online by opposition activists in Bahrain on Monday, said to show tear gas fired at protest march in the capital, Manama. The Lede Blog: A Year of Protest in Bahrain Ends as It Began, in Clouds of Tear Gas 2012-02-13T23:30:47Z Video said to show police vehicles near the former site of the Lulu Roundabout in Manama on Tuesday. The Lede Blog: Activists and American Observers Detained as Bahrain Marks Protest Anniversary 2012-02-15T01:46:33Z Teenagers blocked off streets in the village of Sanabis, near the capital, Manama, taunting the police as “cowards” and “mercenaries” because some are thought to be Pakistani or Yemeni immigrants. Bahrain Protesters Clash With Riot Police 2012-02-13T05:13:39Z Opposition groups urged marchers to stream toward an empty lot dubbed "Freedom Square" outside the capital Manama. Bahrain Activists Target Capital 2012-02-13T00:23:02Z Secretary of State Michael Posner visited Manama last week and said the country must do more to heal the rifts left by the unrest. Bahrain king dismisses opposition as disunited 2012-02-12T13:03:53Z Waving Bahraini and Saudi flags, a crowd estimated at 3,000 gathered at the central Sunni mosque in Manama. Mutual mistrust festers in Bahrain 2012-02-12T10:04:58Z They burned tires early today in Manama and several villages, disrupting traffic. Bahrain Teenage Death Shows Tensions a Year After Revolt 2012-02-09T11:20:04Z Angry protests in villages on the outskirts of the capital, Manama, followed the funerals of the two men. Bahrain releases jailed activists 2012-02-07T17:32:38Z The central Manama roundabout was the opposition's headquarters during the first weeks of the Shiite ... Bahrain Activists Target Capital 2012-02-13T00:23:02Z Activists are ramping up protests with official opposition party marches, rallies licensed by the government and unofficial marches led by activists and rights figures in Manama. Bahrain king dismisses opposition as disunited 2012-02-12T13:03:53Z The United States, whose Fifth Fleet is based in Manama, shares concerns about Iranian influence and see Bahrain as a key ally in their stand-off with Tehran over its nuclear energy program. Violence in Bahrain escalates ahead of February 14 anniversary 2012-02-08T14:02:31Z She was addressing a crowd of over 10,000 at the rally outside Manama, where anti-government protests last year were crushed by Bahraini forces and troops from neighboring Saudi Arabia. Bahrain opposition launch week-long rally for reform 2012-02-05T10:20:22Z That may embolden non-Arab Shi'ite giant Iran across the Gulf from Bahrain, an issue of particular concern to the United States, whose Fifth Fleet is based in Manama. Bahrain police break up opposition protest in capital 2012-02-02T21:21:41Z At Jaw prison, an hour by car from Manama, political detainees include 32 people under 18 years old, arrested during last year’s uprising. In Bahrain, Worries Grow of Violent Shiite-Sunni Confrontation 2012-01-25T19:04:26Z The travel alert does not specifically mention the anniversary of the uprising on February 14 last year when protesters, mainly from Bahrain's majority Shi'ite population, took to the streets of Manama to demand political rights. U.S. warns over Bahrain travel before anniversary 2012-01-24T13:00:30Z Thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to Bahrain's streets last February and March, occupying a central roundabout in Manama, following revolts in Egypt and Tunisia. Violence in Bahrain escalates ahead of February 14 anniversary 2012-02-08T14:02:31Z The protesters set fire to tires around Manama, hoping to embarrass the government which cracked down last February on massive demonstrations demanding more democracy. Protesters try to disrupt showpiece Bahrain Air show 2012-01-19T19:45:45Z Speaking by telephone from Bahrain’s capital, Manama, he said, “The measures did not reflect any of the opposition or the people’s demands.” Bahrain?s King Announces Constitutional Reforms 2012-01-16T04:30:07Z A prominent human rights activist in Bahrain was briefly hospitalized on Friday night after the security forces attacked a protest in the capital, Manama. The Lede Blog: Bahrain Rights Activist Says He Was Beaten After Attack on Protest 2012-01-07T01:37:48Z Rebecca Rebarich, a spokeswoman for the Fifth Fleet command in Manama, Bahrain, said in an emailed response. Noise Level Rises Over Iran Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz 2011-12-28T19:38:02Z The authorities have not identified any leaders, but as one activist at a Rajab protest in Manama's old city said with a smirk last week: "We're all February 14." Violence in Bahrain escalates ahead of February 14 anniversary 2012-02-08T14:02:31Z Rebecca Rebarich, a spokeswoman for the Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, said in an e-mailed message that the fleet command was aware of the reports from Iran. Iran?s Navy to Hold War Games Near Key Sea Lanes 2011-12-22T18:25:58Z The protest took place just outside the Country Mall in Manama. The Lede Blog: Bahrain Activist's Arrest Caught on Video 2011-12-16T00:44:49Z Earlier this month, Bahraini authorities said they arrested five suspected members of an Iranian terror cell that plotted high-profile attacks, including the Saudi Embassy in the capital Manama. Bahrain Said to Use Excessive Force and Torture in Protests 2011-11-23T14:59:06Z Witnesses said riot police in 4x4 vehicles sped through the streets of Aali, outside the capital Manama, in pursuit of dozens of teenagers, before seizing one and beating him with batons as helicopters circled overhead. Bahrain forces comb Shi'ite town before rights report 2011-11-23T11:47:59Z As regards their religion, Tighiama is the Creator, and Manama the governor of the world. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Police and protesters still clash almost daily in Shi'ite villages ringing the capital Manama. Analysis: U.S. arms deal for Bahrain hinges on rights report 2011-11-16T16:26:09Z Video posted online by opposition activists showed the blogger, Zainab Alkhawaja, being handcuffed and dragged away from a traffic circle in the capital, Manama. The Lede Blog: Bahrain Activist's Arrest Caught on Video 2011-12-16T00:44:49Z Following the start of the Arab Spring, Shiite-led protesters began occupying a square in the capital Manama in February — just days after crowds in Cairo's Tahrir Square celebrated the downfall of Hosni Mubarak. Bahrain Said to Use Excessive Force and Torture in Protests 2011-11-23T14:59:06Z "In pursuit of democracy, opposition forces intend to fully and solely embrace peaceful measures," the Manama Document said, calling for a direct dialogue between the government and opposition, backed by unspecified international guarantees. Bahrain opposition unites to decry "police state" 2011-10-13T13:04:59Z The crisis was Bahrain's but the 100 giant army tanks patrolling the island kingdom's capital, Manama, boasted two flags — Bahraini and Saudi Arabian. The Saudi-Iran Cold War: Will the Assassination Plot Heat It Up? 2011-10-13T10:05:00Z Security forces clashed with demonstrators on Friday in what appeared to be among the largest protests in months along a central highway west of ’s capital, Manama. Protesters Clash With Police in Bahrain 2011-10-07T19:52:28Z The United States, whose Fifth Fleet is stationed in Manama, says the government should talk to Wefaq, the largest opposition party. U.N. condemns medic verdicts in restive Bahrain 2011-09-30T19:36:49Z More than a dozen doctors who worked at a central hospital in the capital, Manama, received 15-year sentences, the news agency said. Bahrain Court Hands Down Harsh Sentences to Doctors and Protesters 2011-09-29T13:01:26Z Opposition activists and many ordinary Bahrainis occupied a roundabout in Manama in February to demand democratic reforms. Bahrain upholds life sentences for protest leaders 2011-09-28T18:04:07Z The aim of the protest was to march to Pearl Square, in Manama, where the government destroyed a 300-foot sculpture topped by a giant pearl in March after forcibly removing the protesters’ tent city. Bahrain Protesters and Police Clash During Election 2011-09-24T19:40:44Z On the eve of the election, police blocked protesters trying to march to the capital Manama, witnesses said. Bahrain holds vote to fill seats vacated during unrest 2011-09-24T13:24:32Z Bahrain's Shi'ite Muslim majority took to the streets of Manama in February seeking more access to jobs and a greater say in government but a brutal crackdown and martial law ended the protest wave. Bahrain police block protest march to capital 2011-09-23T14:56:52Z Not only were the Indian traders and merchants encouraged to earn a livelihood, but their cultural identity was preserved, as land grants allowed for the construction of Hindu temples in Manama and Dubai. Immigrants Wonder What Arab Spring Will Mean for Them 2011-09-21T20:33:46Z Riot police and youths from the island state's Shi'ite majority clash almost daily at protests calling for democratic reform in the villages outside the capital Manama. Bahrain upholds life sentences for protest leaders 2011-09-28T18:04:07Z “These fights in Manama only underline the problem that the political impasse is already there,” said Dergachev. Bahrain Default Risk Rises to 6-Month High on Poll: Arab Credit 2011-09-21T10:08:43Z Many commercial buildings in Manama -- completed before the 2008 property bust in order to house foreign companies in the city, a Gulf financial hub -- are unoccupied. Gulf developers lower gaze to affordable homes 2011-09-14T14:12:43Z Late Wednesday and early Thursday, hundreds of protesters attempted to retake a central square in Manama, according to news reports. Large Protest Expected in Bahrain After Boy?s Death 2011-09-01T11:27:13Z Sitra, an oil hub six miles south of Manama, is known for its activist Shiite population and was a stronghold of antigovernment activists at the height of demonstrations earlier this year. The Lede Blog: Police in Bahrain Kill 14-Year-Old During Protest, Activists Say 2011-08-31T15:20:51Z To contact the reporters on this story: Donna Abu-Nasr in Manama at dabunasr@bloomberg.net. Syrian Troops Open Fire at Protesters After Prayers Killing Four 2011-08-30T08:46:01Z The protester went to the MSF office in the capital, Manama. D.C. firm inks lucrative public-relations contract with Bahrain 2011-08-08T20:09:00Z "Relations between Manama and Doha are larger and deeper than a negative television programme," he wrote on Twitter. Bahrain protests to Qatar over al-Jazeera film 2011-08-07T20:30:17Z Several weeks later, he was re-arrested in a pre-dawn raid and taken to a prison in the island nation's capital Manama. Bahrain's Hard Justice: Activists Sentenced to Death and Life 2011-07-03T05:15:00Z He sent this report from the capital of Bahrain, Manama. VIDEO: Did x-ray spell trouble for Bahraini doctors? 2011-06-29T22:22:31Z In February, Bahraini forces opened fired on peaceful protests and sit-ins in Pearl Roundabout in the capital Manama. Bahrain king orders protest probe 2011-06-29T17:26:56Z Sitting on the 52nd floor of a glistening office tower overlooking the centre of Manama this week, it is also what I was asked to do. Truth on trial 2011-06-25T10:59:18Z The defendants pumped their fists in the air and shouted “peacefully,” as guards dragged them away from the courtroom, Reuters reported from Manama, the capital, citing people who attended the trial. 8 Bahrain Activists Get Life Sentences 2011-06-22T12:01:57Z A week after the tiny Gulf island kingdom repealed martial law, and despite the lingering presence of a few checkpoints, much of Manama seems almost back to normal. Bahrain's unseen protests fall on deaf ears 2011-06-09T07:31:16Z The fact that the Formula 1 circuit is mentioned on most road signs in Manama is no surprise. F1 call-off would hurt Bahrain 2011-06-08T15:21:05Z The 47 medics appeared in a special military court in Manama. Bahraini medical staff charged 2011-06-06T16:48:06Z A government official denied any widespread clashes around Manama on Sunday. Bahrain police clash with Shi'ite religious marchers 2011-06-05T22:33:23Z A second funeral was held in Manama for a man who died after spending time in a state hospital for injuries sustained during the protests. Protests simmer as Bahrain wins back Formula One 2011-06-03T18:17:54Z Activists called online for marches in Shi'ite villages and in Manama later on Wednesday. Bahrain Lifts Emergency Law, Military Trials Press On 2011-06-01T15:50:48Z The tanks that are on the streets of the main city, Manama, are meant to withdraw on Wednesday. Bahrain's big 'if' 2011-05-30T07:36:02Z Martial law was imposed in mid-March when the authorities broke up a sit-in of thousands at a traffic roundabout in Manama. Bahrain hopes for normalcy with martial law lifted 2011-05-25T08:45:55Z Some 1,000 protesters in a Sunni neighborhood of Manama rallied on Wednesday evening but several religious clerics urged them to return home. Bahrain wants to expand military bases 2011-05-19T19:25:14Z The authorities said Bahrain was not closing down the Reuters office in Manama and would accredit another foreign correspondent nominated by the agency. Witness: Expelled from Bahrain, a nation now in fear 2011-05-17T13:44:16Z The dusty streets of the capital, Manama, were calm on Wednesday, but in outlying Shi'ite villages there was heavy anti-riot police presence, according to online activists. Bahrain Lifts Emergency Law, Military Trials Press On 2011-06-01T15:50:48Z Relations between Manama and Tehran worsened in March, after Bahrain invited troops from neighbouring Sunni states to help contain its pro-democracy uprising, led largely by the country's Shia majority. Bahrain expels Iranian diplomat 2011-04-26T14:20:26Z Many physicians are missing following interrogations by unknown security forces at Salmaniya Medical Complex” in Bahrain’s capital, Manama. American Physicians Protest Bahrain Crackdown on Medical Staff 2011-04-22T10:06:09Z Manama imposed martial law and invited in troops from Saudi Arabia and other Sunni allies to keep order. Bahrain arrests prominent lawyer, doctors-opposition 2011-04-16T12:08:39Z Manama declared emergency law in March, accused Shi'ite Iran of fomenting unrest and invited in troops from Sunni Arab neighbors, notably from Saudi Arabia. Witness: Expelled from Bahrain, a nation now in fear 2011-05-17T13:44:16Z At a given signal, Saudi troops streamed into Bahrain while the security forces cleared the roadblocks The capital Manama was paralysed, economic activity was grinding to a halt, people were afraid to leave home. Just a mirage 2011-04-16T11:01:20Z A small group of youths gathered in a suburb of the capital, Manama, and were swiftly dispersed by police tear gas, witnesses said. Bahrain human rights activist "arrested, beaten up" 2011-04-09T20:12:10Z Security forces also occupied Salmaniya Medical Complex, the country's largest public hospital, on March 16, the day it cleared a square in Manama of pro-democracy protesters. Bahrain human rights activist "arrested and beaten up" 2011-04-09T13:49:18Z Thousands filled Pearl Square in Manama, the capital, to listen to a cacophony of speeches calling for freedom. Bahrain?s Rulers Tighten Their Grip on Battered Opposition 2011-04-07T00:40:29Z The attack occurred on the outskirts of the capital Manama last Wednesday, 30 March, on a busy stretch of road opposite a popular shopping mall. 'Island of fear' 2011-04-06T23:07:08Z The move helped put down a mostly Shi'ite revolt on the streets of Manama. Standing Up to Iran: Gulf Alliance Flexes Its Muscles 2011-04-06T08:55:00Z Security forces occupied the Salmaniya Medical Complex on March 16, the day they cleared a square in Manama of pro-democracy protesters. Bahrain human rights activist "arrested, beaten up" 2011-04-09T20:12:10Z Mr. Rajab said that protesters were holding candlelight marches at night in the villages outside the capital, Manama. Protesters Set Up Camp in Jordan?s Capital 2011-04-01T18:06:53Z Arab Banking Corp. said Dec. 2 that Libya’s stake in the Manama, Bahrain-based company had increased to 59 percent. Libya-Owned Bank Drew at Least $5 Billion in Loans From Fed 2011-03-31T22:31:02Z Libya’s stake in Manama, Bahrain-based Arab Banking Corp. increased to 59 percent in December 2010, the company said on Dec. 2. Libya-Owned Bank Drew at Least $5 Billion From Fed Amid Crisis 2011-03-31T21:37:08Z "It will be an ongoing problem as disturbances continue in villages surrounding Manama." Rights group: Bahrain targets wounded protesters 2011-03-30T14:28:47Z Army units reinforced police checkpoints at Shi'ite villages near Manama, preventing protests, the witnesses said. Bahrain human rights activist "arrested, beaten up" 2011-04-09T20:12:10Z Salmaniya Hospital, in the Bahraini capital Manama, is one of the leading medical facilities in the Gulf, a jewel in the crown of Bahrain's public healthcare system. Doctors in danger 2011-03-30T06:51:26Z The decision to charter the aircraft was taken after days of violent clashes in the Gulf state's capital, Manama. Only 18 on Bahrain crisis flights 2011-03-29T07:11:00Z As Manama was put under martial law, 100 Saudi Arabian tanks arrived on March 13 to help police the streets. Has Bahrain's Opposition Thrown In the Towel? 2011-03-25T22:40:00Z "We don't want Bahrain to be a place for other countries to settle their accounts," Wefaq leader Sheikh Ali Salman told a news conference in Manama. Rights group: Bahrain targets wounded protesters 2011-03-30T14:28:47Z Activists defied the state of emergency and held demonstrations in Manama and villages around the country today to protest government violence, eliciting more attacks and arrests, the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights said. Bahrain Use of Force May Hit Economy as Shiite Lines Harden 2011-03-25T17:49:01Z In many of the Shiite villages that surround the capital of Manama, groups of protesters, mainly young men, gathered at prominent intersections, calling for the fall of the ruling al-Khalifa family. Bahraini Protesters Defy Ban on Gatherings 2011-03-25T16:15:05Z Hotels, shops, government buildings and banks in central Manama were forced to close. Bahrain Turn to Violence May Hit Economy as Shiite Lines Harden 2011-03-25T01:01:18Z On March 13, Riyadh dispatched 100 tanks to patrol the streets of Manama. Are Bahrain's Medical Workers Being Persecuted? 2011-03-23T20:15:00Z Last week, Bahrain imposed a 12-hour curfew on large swathes of Manama. Bahrain suspends Lebanon, Iran, Iraq flights 2011-03-23T15:50:09Z Last week, Bahrain imposed a curfew on large swathes of the capital Manama from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., later reducing those hours in some areas. Bahrain suspends Lebanon flights as sectarian tension rises 2011-03-23T07:42:39Z Aallaa, another doctor working at the main hospital in Manama, told BBC News: "The whole hospital was surrounded by tanks, ambulances were stopped form helping the injured and we were forbidden from treating injured people." Threatened 2011-03-21T08:29:18Z The BBC's Caroline Hawley, in Manama, says the streets are calm, but extremely tense, with soldiers patrolling after an overnight curfew. Bahrain urged to rein in forces 2011-03-17T15:45:13Z On Wednesday, at least three people were killed when Bahraini authorities cleared a month-old protest camp from Pearl Roundabout in Manama. Bahrain and Iran expel diplomats 2011-03-21T00:09:00Z The curfew now runs from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. from the Seef Mall area in Manama, through the Pearl roundabout and the financial district to the diplomatic area. Bahrain eases curfew 2011-03-20T06:45:43Z When the tear gas cleared, the streets of Manama were littered with canisters that said, on their side, that they had been made in the United States. The Proxy Battle in Bahrain 2011-03-19T19:28:21Z A doctor working at Salmaniya Hospital in the Bahrain's capital city Manama describes the worrying disappearance of two colleagues. Threatened 2011-03-21T08:29:18Z A crackdown on demonstrators in the capital Manama left at least three civilians and three police officers dead on Wednesday. VIDEO: Tensions simmer at funeral in Bahrain 2011-03-19T14:49:30Z In Bahrain, the government tore down the monument adopted by the country’s rebel movement, the pearl in the middle of Pearl Square in Manama. Qaddafi Warns West on No-Flight Zone 2011-03-19T14:01:10Z Earlier this week, Bahrain imposed a curfew on large swathes of the capital Manama from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., later reducing those hours in some areas. Bahrain eases curfew as work to return to normal 2011-03-19T12:36:44Z Their role would be limited to guarding strategic assets such as oil facilities, however, and they will not be involved in quelling protests, he told a news conference in Manama. Bahrain to pursue talks, receive more Gulf troops 2011-03-19T08:41:44Z Another unnamed doctor from Manama told World Today he was trapped in the hospital for three days. Threatened 2011-03-21T08:29:18Z The government denies that there is a strategic plan to escalate violence, which this week included repeated tear gassings and live ammunition air strikes from Cobra helicopters against protesters across the capital Manama. How the Bahrain Regime Wants to Erase Its Bad Memories 2011-03-19T06:20:00Z Gulf Co-operation Council forces used tanks to drive protesters from a central square in Manama, Bahrain What's the difference between Libya and Yemen or Bahrain? What's the difference? 2011-03-18T22:49:50Z Riot police forced protesters from their main gathering point at the Pearl Roundabout in Manama on March 16. Bahraini Shiite Protesters Gather to Mourn as Uprising Quelled 2011-03-18T18:04:01Z Their role would be limited to guarding strategic assets such as oil facilities, however, and they would not be involving in quelling protests, he told a news conference in Manama. Bahrain to pursue dialogue, get more Gulf troops 2011-03-18T17:21:43Z Riot police were deployed in Jidhafs, a Shiite village on the outskirts of Manama, to break up a demonstration yesterday. Bahrain Funeral May Spur Protesters as Opposition Arrested 2011-03-18T01:55:28Z Those would be the initials of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the umbrella group under which Saudi Arabia sent 100 tanks into Manama on March 13. How the Bahrain Regime Wants to Erase Its Bad Memories 2011-03-19T06:20:00Z On her visit to Cairo on Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the Manama government was "on the wrong track" and urged peaceful dialogue instead of violence. Crackdown: Why Bahrain's Military Has Taken Over a Hospital 2011-03-17T23:25:00Z Streets in the capital Manama were quiet but riot police were using tear gas in some suburbs. Anger, concern over Bahrain crackdown 2011-03-17T20:05:13Z The warning follows days of violent clashes in the capital Manama between anti-government protesters and security forces. UK flight departs Bahrain empty 2011-03-17T18:06:40Z These steps followed the military’s retaking of Pearl Square in central Manama, the capital, on Wednesday and the arrival on Monday of 2,000 troops from Saudi Arabia and other neighboring allies. Opposition Leaders Arrested in Bahrain as Crackdown Grows 2011-03-17T14:13:42Z Pakistan says there are no plans to repatriate its nationals despite reports that a Pakistani was killed and four others were injured by protesters in the capital city, Manama, on Sunday. Bangladeshis 'bullied' in Bahrain 2011-03-17T13:14:40Z Bahrain security forces drove protesters from their rallying point at the Pearl Roundabout in Manama leaving two demonstrators and two police officers dead. Qaddafi Hits Rebel Capital, Son Says War ‘Finished’ in 48 Hours 2011-03-16T23:48:34Z Security forces barred journalists and others from moving freely around Manama and other areas of the country a day after emergency rule was declared. Bahrain's crackdown on demonstrations kills 5 protesters 2011-03-16T17:24:00Z Security forces in Bahrain used tear gas to drive protesters from their rallying point in Manama. Oil Advances on Bahrain Violence as Japanese Stocks Rebound 2011-03-16T10:56:33Z The crackdown continued in villages outside Manama, and opposition leaders reported scores of people sent to local clinics and hospitals. Opposition Leaders Arrested in Bahrain as Crackdown Grows 2011-03-17T14:13:42Z But Bangladeshi community leaders say that the security forces are nowhere to be seen in many parts of Manama. Bangladeshis 'bullied' in Bahrain 2011-03-17T13:14:40Z You can't get into Manama ,the country is at a standstill. Bahrain: Britons trapped by travel bans may be able to return home 2011-03-16T10:24:18Z The island-nation’s security forces clashed with protesters today in the capital Manama and hundreds of riot police were deployed. Bahrain Bourse Closed, Default Risk Rises as Violence Escalates 2011-03-16T08:05:02Z Bahrain security forces clashed with protesters today in the capital Manama and hundreds of riot police were deployed. Bahrain Credit Risk Exceeds Lebanon After Fitch Cuts Rating 2011-03-16T06:45:02Z Jeffrey D. Feltman, an assistant secretary of state, was in Manama on Tuesday seeking solutions to what an American Embassy statement called “rising tensions and increased incidents of violence in Bahrain.” Security Forces Rout Protesters from Bahrain Square 2011-03-16T06:46:35Z Bangladeshi expatriates estimate that about 50,000 Bangladeshis are living in the "danger area" in and around Manama. Bangladeshis 'bullied' in Bahrain 2011-03-17T13:14:40Z The worst clashes of the day took place in Sitra, a mostly Shiite island south of Manama, where protesters fought with riot police and government supporters, witnesses said. Bahrain vows ?crackdown on lawbreakers? 2011-03-16T06:21:00Z Protesters threw petrol bombs at police who advanced in thick lines from the Bahrain Financial Harbour, the main financial district of the capital Manama, firing dozens of rounds of teargas. Security forces move to clear out Bahrain protesters 2011-03-16T05:28:45Z In the capital, Manama, thousands of protesters marched toward the Saudi Embassy. Bahrain Call for Troops Fails to End Protests as Hundreds Hurt 2011-03-16T00:05:01Z "People are insisting more now on the fall of Hamad," says Hasan, 25, a Manama banker who is one of the protest movement's organizers. Bahrain Protest: Saudi Arabia, Iran Complicate Unrest 2011-03-15T23:15:00Z Thousands of Bahrainis marched on the Saudi embassy in the capital, Manama, on Tuesday to protest against the intervention. Two killed in new Bahrain clashes 2011-03-15T19:56:16Z "People are insisting more now on the fall of Hamad," says Hasan, 25, a Manama banker who is one of the movement's organizers. Between Saudis and Iranians, Bahrain's Status is Complicated 2011-03-15T19:10:00Z In the center of the capital, Manama, more than a thousand people were gathered in the main roundabout, a frequent site of protests for the past month. Iran Criticizes Deployment of Saudi Arabian Soldiers in Bahrain 2011-03-15T10:37:01Z Anti-government protesters remained in the streets of Manama, the capital, on Monday, a day after thousands clashed with security forces in the worst day of confrontation since demonstrations began a month ago. Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain to Help Put Down Unrest 2011-03-14T15:03:11Z Saudi Arabia's unexpected military action could further anger not only the protesters in Manama but also leaders in Iran, perhaps leading the island nation to become the scene of a proxy war. Bahrain Protest: Saudi Arabia, Iran Complicate Unrest 2011-03-15T23:15:00Z “This was a very, very big day,” Mohammad al-Maskati, president of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights, said by telephone from Pearl Square, the epicenter for protests in central Manama. Protesters Seal Off Bahrain?s Financial Center 2011-03-13T18:25:14Z Bahrain’s Federation of Trade Unions called for a general strike in response to “excessive force” used by police to remove protesters from the Financial Harbor in Manama, the federation said in an e-mailed statement today. Qaddafi Pushes Back Rebels as Allies Struggle With No-Fly Zone 2011-03-13T13:35:01Z Several dozen protesters camped out overnight on a main street in Manama’s financial center, closing off the thoroughfare. Iran Criticizes Deployment of Saudi Arabian Soldiers in Bahrain 2011-03-15T10:37:01Z “This was a very, very big day,” Mr. Maskati said by telephone from Pearl Square, the epicenter for protests in central Manama. Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain to Help Put Down Unrest 2011-03-14T15:03:11Z “There are people far, far more conservative than I,” the crown prince told reporters at the Sakhir Palace in Manama. Gates Tells Bahrain?s King That ?Baby Steps? to Reform Aren?t Enough 2011-03-12T18:08:51Z In Bahrain, there were clashes between protesters and security forces, near the offices and compounds of the royal family in the capital, Manama. Qaddafi’s Firepower Advantage Puts Rebels on the Defensive 2011-03-12T01:06:14Z Bloggers in Bahrain documented a tense standoff during a protest on Monday at the Bahrain Financial Harbor in Manama, the country’s capital, which ended with a woman driving her S.U.V. into two people. The Lede: March 7: Updates on Libya's Revolt and Middle East Protests 2011-03-08T00:17:52Z The protesters marched by the immigration authority in Manama, chanting anti-government slogans and holding up signs that read "Stop naturalization!" Bahraini Shi'ites protest against settling Sunnis 2011-03-09T16:42:39Z More than 100,000 people — about one in five Bahraini citizens — joined a protest in Manama, the capital, on Friday. Bahraini Opposition Refuses Money and Jobs Offers 2011-03-06T17:56:17Z In the early hours of Friday, several people were injured in clashes between Sunnis and Shiites in a town outside of Manama, the capital. Bahrainis Fear the U.S. Isn?t Behind Their Fight for Democracy 2011-03-05T01:48:29Z To the east of Saudi Arabia, thousands of Shiite protesters in Bahrain converged on the state television headquarters outside the capital, Manama, on Friday, The Associated Press reported. Friday Prayers Again Lead to Protests in Mideast 2011-03-04T17:40:53Z Protesters in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, waved one dinar notes on Monday during a demonstration against the prime minister. The Lede: March 7: Updates on Libya's Revolt and Middle East Protests 2011-03-08T00:17:52Z Fighting between a group of Shiites and Bahraini Sunnis of Syrian and Jordanian extraction took place in Hamad town, on the outskirts of Manama before riot police arrived and dispersed them, local residents said. Protest Pressures Bahrain's Leaders 2011-03-04T16:01:52Z Late on Wednesday tens of thousands gathered at a mosque in Manama to show their support for King Hamad bin Isa. Bahrain opposition drops pre-conditions for talks 2011-03-03T13:48:20Z MANAMA, Bahrain—Thousands of antigovernment protesters marched on the Interior Ministry in Bahrain's capital Manama, demanding the release of all political prisoners. Bahrain Protesters Seek Release of Prisoners 2011-03-02T16:14:45Z Tens of thousands of mainly Shi'ite protesters waving Bahraini flags marched on Tuesday from a hospital in Manama to Pearl Square, the focal point of the protests. Bahraini opposition widening reform protests 2011-03-02T10:28:52Z Tensions in Manama, the capital, flared again this week after several days of relative calm. U.S. Backs Bahrain Royalty 2011-03-01T23:30:04Z The grouping of six main opposition parties, including the major Shiite opposition bloc Al-Wefaq as well as secular groups, outlined its core demands at a press conference in Manama. Protest Pressures Bahrain's Leaders 2011-03-04T16:01:52Z Demonstrators in the Bahraini capital Manama demanding resignation of the government are maintaining a two-week-old occupation of a central square, raising fears for the future of its financial market and tourist economy. Bahrain king fears split, seeks dialogue: minister 2011-03-01T16:49:22Z The demonstrations appear part of a strategy to hold rallies at sensitive locations in the capital Manama while maintaining a round-the-clock protest base in a landmark square in the tiny Gulf kingdom. Bahrain Protesters Block Parliament 2011-02-28T14:37:59Z He was referring to the young demonstrators occupying Pearl Square in the capital Manama who are demanding the removal of the al-Khalifa family. Bahraini Shi'ite leader hints he could accept king 2011-02-28T00:45:00Z Tens of thousands of people thronged the streets of Manama on Friday, declared a day of mourning by the government, in one of the biggest demonstrations since a "Day of Rage" on February 14. Bahraini Shi'ite leader hints could accept king 2011-02-27T12:48:33Z Tens of thousands thronged the streets of Manama on Friday, declared a day of mourning by the government, in one of the biggest demonstrations since a "Day of Rage" on February 14. Shi'ite dissident returns to Bahrain from exile 2011-02-27T02:54:01Z Meanwhile, thousands of demonstrators marched in the capital, Manama, as protests continue for a 13th day. Bahrain opposition figure returns 2011-02-26T16:15:38Z MANAMA, Bahrain—Tens of thousands of mostly Shiite protesters streamed into central Manama Saturday to march on government ministries for the first time since anti-government demonstrations began here 12 days ago. Protests Build Again in Bahrain 2011-02-26T14:40:12Z Mushaimaa, who was being tried in absentia in an alleged coup plot, flew to Manama from Lebanon. Bahraini Shi'ite opposition leader home from exile 2011-02-26T13:10:36Z “These were not ‘incidents,’ ” Said Shamlouh, 37, an accountant who works in Manama, said, referring to last week’s protests, including one in which security forces shot at protesters sleeping in Pearl Square. Protesters in Bahrain Demand More Changes by King 2011-02-25T22:57:07Z At Pearl Roundabout, there are now tents representing villages, professional groups and even a tent for the unemployed, the BBC's Owen Bennett-Jones reports from Manama. Bahrain protesters demand reforms 2011-02-25T18:24:44Z In Bahrain, pro-democracy demonstrations on a scale that appeared to dwarf the largest ever seen in the tiny Persian Gulf nation blocked miles of downtown roads and highways in Manama, the capital, on Friday. Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across the Mideast 2011-02-25T14:01:16Z Mohammed, Manama I've been to Pearl Square a few times and I plan to attend the rally later on. Bahrain unrest: "There is tension" 2011-02-25T12:27:06Z In February 2011 thousands of demonstrators gathered for several days in the centre of Manama, inspired by the popular uprisings which toppled the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt. Bahrain 2011-02-22T11:05:21Z The protesters marched into Pearl Square, the symbolic center of Manama, the capital, and set up camp. Bahrain King in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Unrest 2011-02-23T14:46:51Z Tens of thousands marched in the capital, Manama, yesterday to call for more democracy and equal rights. Libya Revolt Widens as Expatriates Flee, Qaddafi Vows to Fight 2011-02-23T13:39:04Z In a show of strength Tuesday afternoon, wave upon wave of protesters streamed from a Manama shopping center to the Pearl roundabout, the focal point of anti-government protests since Feb. 14. Bahrain Will Free Political Prisoners 2011-02-23T05:25:17Z Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched to Pearl Square -- the focal point of the week-long protests in central Manama -- to press demands for political reform in a country dominated by the Sunni Muslim minority. Bahrain opposition protests resume 2011-02-23T08:09:09Z Opposition groups today held the largest demonstrations so far, with tens of thousands marching in the capital, Manama to call for more democracy and an end to discrimination by the Sunni royal family. Qaddafi Defies Rebels Amid Reports of Bodies on Tripoli Streets 2011-02-22T13:40:03Z In a nation of only 500,000 citizens, the sheer size of the gathering on Tuesday in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, was astonishing. Bahrain King in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Unrest 2011-02-23T14:46:51Z |
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