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National dialogue to begin on Saturday: Bahrain

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 10:20

The largest Shi’ite opposition bloc has not yet decided whether to take part in the dialogue.

Bahrain protests flare after activists sentenced

Last Updated: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 12:36

Shi’ites account for 70 percent of Bahrain`s population of some 525,000.

Shi`ite worshippers condemn Bahrain death sentences

Last Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011, 22:59

The verdict could intensify sectarian tension in Bahrain that hosts the US Navy`s Fifth Fleet.

Bahrain asks court to disband Shi`ite groups

Last Updated: Friday, April 15, 2011, 12:38

The 2 groups were accused of violating Constitution, "harming social peace".

Saudi Arabia bans all protest and marches

Last Updated: Sunday, March 6, 2011, 00:21

Saudi Arabia warned potential protesters on Saturday that a ban on marches would be enforced, signaling the small protests by the Shi`ite minority in the oil-producing east would no longer be tolerated.

Bahrain Shi’ite opposition `wins 18 of 40 Parliament seats`

Last Updated: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 16:14

Islamic National Accord Association wins 18 of Parliament`s 40 seats in poll.

Bahrain revokes citizenship of top Shi`ite cleric

Last Updated: Monday, September 20, 2010, 16:17

Ayatollah Hussein al-Najati now could be considered stateless.

Suicide attack in NW Pakistan kills 19: Police

Last Updated: Monday, September 6, 2010, 13:18

The bomber struck a school van before hitting rear wall of police station.

Pak Taliban claims responsibility for Lahore blasts

Last Updated: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 11:34

At least 29 people were killed and over 200 injured in 3 blasts in Lahore.

Machine gun and mortar battle in Yemen kills 19

Last Updated: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 15:14

The battle was between Shi`ite rebels and pro-govt tribesmen in north Yemen.

Serial bomb attacks in Iraq, 84 killed

Last Updated: Monday, May 10, 2010, 20:33

Twin car bombs and a series of attacks targeting security forces killed 84 people.

Iran casts its shadow over high-stakes Iraq vote

Last Updated: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 15:14

As the US prepares to withdraw its forces from Iraq, Iran is said to be working hard to fill a potential power vacuum.