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Gulf Arab countries to consider action against Hezbollah

JEDDAH (Reuters) - Gulf Arab countries will consider taking action against Hezbollah if the Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese movement continues its involvement in Syria's civil war or interferes in Gulf Arab affairs, Bahrain's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday. Full story

Bahrain bans political groups from contacting Hezbollah

DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahrain on Monday banned political groups from making any contact with Lebanese militant movement Hezbollah, a day after the Gulf Arab state's foreign minister called the head of the Shi'ite Muslim group a "terrorist". Full story

Iran denies its drone violated Bahrain's airspace

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran denied on Thursday that one of its drones had violated the airspace of Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, Iranian media reported. Full story

Bahraini security forces raid top cleric's house: opposition

LONDON (Reuters) - Bahraini security forces raided the house of top Shi'ite cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim on Friday, the opposition said, an act likely to enrage the island's majority Shi'ite population which is at loggerheads with its Sunni rulers. Full story

Bahrain court jails six for insulting king on Twitter

DUBAI (Reuters) - A Bahraini court jailed six people for a year on Wednesday for insulting King Hamad bin Issa al Khalifa in messages on the microblogging site Twitter, the official news agency said. Full story

Bahrain blogger escapes to Britain

OSLO (Reuters) - A Bahraini blogger and human rights activist said he had been granted asylum in Britain after being in hiding for two years. Full story

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  Bahrain protests ahead of Formula One race

Social media websites share video of clashes between protesters and riot police in Bahrain where anti-government groups are stepping up attacks ahead of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Today’s Buzz: Kim Kardashian’s visit to Bahrain triggers protest

Bonnie Fuller  of Hollywoodlife.com, and Roseanne Colletti of NBC’s “Gossip Gram,” chat about the hottest entertainment topics of the day, like Kim Kardashian’s controversial visit to Bahrain and Britney Spears 31st birthday.

  The international importance of a "positive party" message

Musician Andrew W.K. joins Alex Wagner and the NOW panel to talk about his recently revoked cultural appointment to speak in Bahrain, as well as the importance of a “positive party” message.

  Protesters in Bahrain sprayed with tear gas

Riot police reportedly use tear gas and stun guns to break up an anti-government demonstration in Bahrain. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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A protester holding a Bahraini flag walks as he attends an anti-government rally organised by Bahrain's main opposition party Al Wefaq in the village of Saar, west of Manama

A protester holding a Bahraini flag walks as he attends an anti-government rally organised by Bahrain's main opposition party Al Wefaq in the village of Saar, west of Manama, June 14, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (BAHRAIN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

A representative of the Al-Asala Society waves as he arrives at the National Dialogue session in Manama
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Representatives of opposition groups arrive at the National Dialogue session in Manama
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