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Bahrain

Bahrain is an country situated near the western shores of the Persian Gulf in the Middle East.

Bahrain declared indepence in 1971 after being a protectorate of the United Kingdom. Since early 2011, the country has experienced sustained protests and unrest inspired by the regional "Arab Spring."

USA Ironman 2019 | Jan Frodeno

Jan Frodeno: 'I need pressure to get the best out of me' 30.10.2019

There is a fine line between being the world's best and falling short. World triathlon champion Jan Frodeno spoke to DW about finding the right balance and his controversial connection to Bahrain.

Bahrain Jusitz l Protste gegen Festnahme

Bahrain executes Shiite activists on terrorism charges 27.07.2019

Despite appeals from human rights groups, the sentences were carried out on two men who were sentenced last year on terrorism charges. There have been allegations of torture and mistreatment.
Gaza-City Zerstörungen nach Luftangriffen aus Israel

Palestinians reject US's €50 billion peace plan 22.06.2019

Palestinian officials have described as "abstract promises" a new $50 billion investment plan for the Palestinian economy. The Palestinian Authority will boycott a two-day peace conference in Bahrain next week.
Gazastreifen Palästinenser mit Fahne

US pushes 'economic prosperity' for Palestinians — without Palestinians 21.06.2019

The US wants to use a conference in Bahrain to push its "deal of the century" Middle East peace plan. The Palestinians are planning to boycott the event, while NGO's in the region struggle to cope with slashed funding.
Arbeiter Doha

Migrants in the Gulf see dreams of higher wages ruined 18.06.2019

More than a million foreign workers have been sent packing as Gulf leaders face pressure to hire more locals. Despite the region's reputation for exploitation and rigidity, many foreigners still dream of Arabia.
Bahrain Unruhen

Bahrain king restores 550 citizens' nationality 21.04.2019

Nearly 1,000 people have had their citizenship revoked since the 2011 Arab Spring protests by the country's Shiite population. Despite the decision, rights groups believe state repression is unlikely to ease soon.
Bahrai Bereitschaftspolizist

Bahrain strips 138 people of citizenship for links to elite Iran force 16.04.2019

Never before has Bahrain's government revoked so many opponents' citizenship in a mass verdict. A major international human rights group said the decision was "outrageous."
Formel 1 Großer Preis von Bahrain 2019 | Hamilton & Leclerc

F1: Lewis Hamilton capitalizes on Ferrari failure to win Bahrain Grand Prix 31.03.2019

In the second Formula One race of the 2019 season, Mercedes claimed a one-two off Ferrari. Charles Leclerc saw what looked like a certain win taken away from the youngster in the cruelest fashion.
Tahiland Hakeem al-Araibi, Fußballspieler aus Bahrain

Hakeem al-Araibi: Refugee footballer arrives in Australia after release from Thailand 12.02.2019

The Bahraini footballer, who has refugee status in Australia, was arrested in November while on honeymoon in Thailand. Bahrain had attempted to extradite him for a crime he claims he didn't commit.
Thailand Hakeem Al-Araibi vor Gericht in Bangkok

Thailand says Australia ordered arrest of footballer Hakeem al-Araibi 06.02.2019

Thailand has said Australia is to blame for the arrest of refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi in Bangkok. Australia has scrapped plans for a warm-up match in Thailand over al-Araibi's detention.
Thailand Hakeem Al-Araibi vor Gericht in Bangkok

Footballer Hakeem al-Araibi denied bail in Thai extradition hearing 04.02.2019

A Thai court has denied bail to the Bahraini football player with refugee status in Australia who was detained by Thai authorities as he arrived in Bangkok for his honeymoon. He will await an extradition hearing in jail.
Tahiland Hakeem al-Araibi, Fußballspieler aus Bahrain

Hakeem al-Araibi: Wife of detained Bahraini footballer begs for his release 30.01.2019

The wife of jailed refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi has written a personal plea to Thailand's prime minister to send him back to Australia, warning that "time is running out" as he fights extradition to Bahrain.
Ali Salman

Bahrain upholds life sentences for opposition leaders 28.01.2019

Bahrain has upheld lifelong jail terms imposed on three opposition figures, including a prominent Shiite cleric involved in pro-democracy protests crushed in 2011. The other two are living in exile.
Asienmeisterschaft 2019 | Indien vs. Bahrain

Asian Cup: India denied first knockout stage appearance 15.01.2019

A late Bahrain penalty denied India a first-ever spot in the last-16, with coach Stephen Constantine stepping down after his team failed to make it out of Group A. Elsewhere, hosts UAE drew with Thailand.
US Außenminister Mike Pompeo und Katars Außenminister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Doha

US secretary of state in Qatar urges end to Gulf diplomatic rift 13.01.2019

Speaking at a news conference in Doha, Mike Pompeo argued that the spat between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain should end. Pompeo has flown on to Saudi Arabia.
Asian Cup 2019 | Thailand vs. Bahrein

Asian Cup: Jordan reach knockout stage, Syria sack coach Bernd Stange 11.01.2019

Jordan have made it two out of two, beating Syria to clinch a place in the round of 16. Syria responded by firing their German coach. Thailand got past Bahrain to keep alive their chances of reaching the knockout phase.
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