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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."

Mongolei Ursula von der Leyen, Bundesverteidigungsministerin & Nyamaa Enkhbold, Verteidigungsminister

German defense minister names Mongolian horse 'true friendship' as Asia tour starts 20.10.2018

Ursula von der Leyen has kicked off a tour of Asia in Ulaanbaatar, where she didn't look her gift horse in the mouth but did whisper into its ear. She will also head to China, Australia and Bahrain for security talks.
Norddeutschland Wikingermuseum Haithabu

Vikings win UNESCO World Heritage title 30.06.2018

The Viking sites Haithabu and Danevirke in northern Germany are part of the world heritage of mankind. This was decided by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at its meeting in Bahrain.
Den Haag Friedenspalast Internationaler Gerichtshof

Qatar files discrimination complaint against UAE at World Court 12.06.2018

The tiny gulf nation state of Qatar has filed a discrimination complaint agains the United Arab Emirates. In taking the UAE to court it claims that it's people have been discriminated against.
Bahrain Formel 1 | Vettel siegt

F1: Sebastian Vettel wins in Bahrain as Valtteri Bottas takes it to the wire 08.04.2018

Sebastian Vettel survived a sensational late surge by Valtteri Bottas to win a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix. It's the German's second win from two races this season, with title rival Lewis Hamilton finishing third.
Formel 1 Grand Prix of Bahrain | Ferrari

Formula One: Sebastian Vettel clinches pole in Bahrain 07.04.2018

Sebastian Vettel will lead an all-Ferrari front row at the Bahrain Grand Prix after a supreme final lap in qualifying. Lewis Hamilton will start in ninth after receiving a five-place penalty after a technical problem.
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DW Business – Europe 02.04.2018

US-China trade entering tit-for-tat tariffs - Bahrain makes largest oil discovery in its history - Portuguese economy grew 2.7% in 2017
Bahrain Ölförderung

Bahrain strikes oil in biggest find since 1932 01.04.2018

The small archipelago Gulf state is surrounded by oil-producing giants, but its own production has been very limited. A more detailed analysis of the find's content, size and extraction viability has begun.
Bahrai Bereitschaftspolizist

Bahrain arrests 116 on charges of terrorism, Iran collusion 03.03.2018

Bahraini security forces have arrested 116 people on charges of terrorism, accusing them of being part of a network established by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The suspects allegedly plotted attacks on state officials.
Nabeel Rajab Menschenrechtsaktivist Bahrain

Bahrain: Top activist jailed for 5 years over tweets 21.02.2018

Nabeel Rajab was on trial for posting tweets that were critical of the Bahraini government. He had denounced the alleged use of torture in Bahraini prisons and abuses in Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen.
Kuwait GCC Gipfel Al-Jubeir, Al Khalifa, bin Mahmood, Al-Sabah and bin Hamad al-Thani pose for a family photo during the annual summit of GCC

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting breaks up within hours 05.12.2017

Four of the six participants, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Oman did not send their heads of state. At the same time, the UAE and Saudi Arabia announced a new bilateral agreement.
Bahrain | explodierte Öl-Leitung in Buri

Bahrain says pipeline explosion 'terrorist sabotage' linked to Iran 12.11.2017

The Gulf kingdom accused Tehran of being behind an oil pipeline fire that it termed a "terrorist act." Iran rejected the claims as "false talk and childish accusations."
Katar Saudi Arabien Konflikte

Gulf states say talks with Qatar are possible if demands are met 31.07.2017

Gulf leaders in Bahrain have said talks with Qatar are possible but Doha must take demands seriously. On the sidelines, the Saudis accused Qatar of making a 'declaration of war' over holy sites.

Bahrain Regierung verbietet Al-Wasat-Zeitung ARCHIV

The Middle East needs 'more independent media, not less' 17.07.2017

The Bahraini government recently shuttered the country's only independent newspaper. Exiled journalist Nazeeha Saeed writes that the media can no longer hold the region's leaders accountable.

Der Umgang der Medien mit Ehrenmorde - Al Jazeera Newsroom

UN calls Qatar neighbors' call to close Al-Jazeera TV an 'unacceptable attack' 30.06.2017

UN human rights commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein has condemned Saudi and other Arab countries' calls for broadcaster Al-Jazeera to be shut down. The countries have accused Qatar of funding terrorism.
Riad Treffen Donald Trump Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani Emir Katar

Opinion: US stands by Qatar 18.06.2017

The US has signed a multibillion-dollar arms deal with Qatar, which is enmired in a diplomatic spat in the Persian Gulf. The two nations are also holding joint military maneuvers: a strong signal, says Christian Meier.
Fußball Katar Mannschaft

Qatar soccer team face punishment over emir T-shirts 14.06.2017

Qatar's national soccer team may face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players wore T-shirts showing support for the country's emir. Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain and others recently cut all ties with Doha.
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