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Bahraini government officials extend loyalty pledge campaign to Facebook, Twitter

‘Loyalty books’ had been placed around the country for signature and comments before the online versions were launched.

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May 7th 2011, 4:35 PM

# Bahrain

Bahrain sentences four to death after anti-government demos

Four demonstrators are sentenced to death, and another three given life in prison, for killing police officers last month.

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Apr 28th 2011, 11:09 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

Man arrested in Cork on connection with house fire; Tipp man survives horrific stabbing; happy birthday Enda and Eamon; Charlie Bird under fire; the new iPhone; and skills that pay the bills. It’s your Daily Fix…

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Apr 24th 2011, 7:25 PM

# Turned down

Crown Prince of Bahrain declines royal wedding invite

Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa had been invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton amid concerns about the treatment of pro-democracy protesters in Bahrain recently.

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Apr 24th 2011, 5:15 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Saturday

More deaths in Syria; a man appears in court in Ronan Kerr murder probe; an NFL star is stabbed; possible trouble ahead in Iran; and what do David Beckham and the Crown Prince of Bahrain have in common? The Daily Fix reveals all…

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Apr 23rd 2011, 7:24 PM

# Where am I sitting?

Guest list confirmed and seating plan for royal wedding revealed

Guests include the crown prince of Bahrain, Mr Bean, the Beckhams and Elton John but not Nicolas Sarkozy nor Barack Obama.

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Apr 23rd 2011, 5:21 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

Anglo’s new name; Kyrgyz parliament ‘sacrifices’ sheep; and the competition is fierce at the Fireman Olympics. It’s all in today’s Daily Fix…

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Apr 21st 2011, 8:05 PM

# Bahrain

In photos: Bahrain's Pearl Square monument pulled down

Symbolic focal point of month-long uprising has been pulled down by the army.

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Mar 19th 2011, 11:44 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know: Japan pushes to restore Fukushima plant’s energy supply; gardaí continue to investigate after bodies found in Clare; and it looks like St Patrick was a step ahead of today’s health food culture.

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Mar 19th 2011, 8:57 AM

# Week in Photos

The week in photos

This is the week that was, in pictures.

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Mar 18th 2011, 6:48 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: St Patrick’s Day

In today’s Fix: Obama announces an official visit, a man is charged with attempted murder after stabbing four people in Belfast, and we finally find out what happened to all the snakes…

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Mar 17th 2011, 8:45 PM

# Bahrain

Six top opposition activists arrested in Bahrain

As the struggle in Bahrain continues, the Sunni monarchy uses everything at its disposal to retain power – while Shias are hoping their overwhelming population advantage will bring the leadership to its knees.

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Mar 17th 2011, 10:44 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

In today’s Fix: the preliminary report into the Cork plane crash is released; hopes at Fukushima; and some very original merchandise for the British royal nuptials.

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Mar 16th 2011, 7:51 PM

# Bahrain

Protesters forced from Bahrain's Pearl Square

Reports that nine people have been killed since martial law and emergency measures were announced in the kingdom yesterday.

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Mar 16th 2011, 12:45 PM

# Bahrain

Majority don't support unrest in Bahrain, says Irish woman in Manama

Irish woman living in Bahrain tells TheJournal.ie that Bahrain feels like the North in the 70s and the unrest has created sectarian divisions.

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Mar 16th 2011, 10:20 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

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Mar 15th 2011, 4:41 PM

# Bahrain

Three month long state of emergency declared in Bahrain

Reports that Saudi soldier has been shot dead by Bahraini protester as king announces martial law.

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Mar 15th 2011, 2:06 PM

# Irish Abroad

Department advises against non-essential travel to Bahrain

Irish citizens in Bahrain, or intending to travel there, are asked to register online with the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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Mar 15th 2011, 11:33 AM

# Bahrain

Saudi troops arrive in Bahrain to help ruling monarchy tackle protests

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have responded to Bahrain’s call for support amid escalating unrest.

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Mar 15th 2011, 9:27 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know: radiation levels outside Japanese plant reach dangerous levels; Enda Kenny facing first Taoiseach’s questions today; and apparently it takes $7.5m to really feel wealthy.

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Mar 15th 2011, 8:15 AM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

Our daily wrap-up includes how our new finance minister broke the bad news to Brussels, more fears over Japan’s nuclear reactors – and a crafty solution by one Colorado police department…

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Mar 14th 2011, 8:00 PM

# Bahrain

Saudi Arabian troops prepare to back Bahrain's crown prince

Irish citizens in Bahrain urged to remain indoors over coming days as “spontaneous demonstrations and violence” expected.

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Mar 14th 2011, 10:59 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: A second explosion occurs at the Fukushima nuclear plant, Irish seen as the ‘bad boys’ of Europe, and Burger King boss upsets his British customers.

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Mar 14th 2011, 8:10 AM

# Bahrain

Protesters descend on Bahrain Prime Minister's office demanding reform

The country’s Shiite majority are demanding the prime minister resign. Bahrain holds strategic importance in the Middle East.

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Mar 6th 2011, 10:33 AM

# tunisia

Tunisia to hold elections by mid-July as protests continue

The announcement comes as protesters continue to demonstrate, demanding that the country’s prime minister resign.

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Feb 25th 2011, 9:05 PM

# Protests

Round-up of today's protests across the Middle East

Escalating unrest in North Africa and the Middle East sees protesters taking to the streets in several countries, from Tunisia to Iraq.

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Feb 25th 2011, 1:51 PM

# Bahrain

Jubilant scenes in Bahrain as military withdraws

Thousands are celebrating in capital of Bahrain after the withdrawal of the military, following scores of people being rushed to hospital after violent clashes earlier today.

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Feb 19th 2011, 3:55 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Trade unions urge members to vote Left; Fianna Fáil is to appeal to “core voters”; and a HSE report shows that vulnerable teenage girls were left in hostels alone and without supervision while under the care of the state.

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Feb 19th 2011, 9:17 AM

# Week in Photos

The week in photos

Our pick of the wonderful and sometimes poignant pictures that shaped the week.

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Feb 18th 2011, 9:00 PM

# Bahrain

Funerals held for Bahrain protest victims as more demonstrations planned

Four people died on Thursday as anti-government protests are set to continue and the country’s royals pressurise international media according to reports.

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Feb 18th 2011, 10:08 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning, including: €5m funding for ghost estate issues; GE11 campaigns focus on jobs and constitutional reform; and private investigator believe Madeleine McCann is in the US.

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Feb 18th 2011, 8:33 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five things you need to know: fresh bouts of election mudslinging, a court defeat for FIFA and UEFA, and Neil Prendeville’s absence hits 96FM’s listenership.

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Feb 17th 2011, 5:03 PM

# Bahrain

Slideshow: police launch pre-dawn raid on Bahrain protests

At least four people are believed to have died after police stormed a makeshift protest camp at Pearl Square.

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Feb 17th 2011, 10:09 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Manx2 “shirking its reponsibility”, lawyers for one survivor claim; NAMA closes its first big deal, and Ireland plans to turn the world green. No, not green with envy.

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Feb 17th 2011, 8:48 AM

# Protests

Bahrain protests continue as clashes break out in Libya

Dozens injured in Libya after the pro-democracy push spreads from neighbouring north African state Tunisia.

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Feb 16th 2011, 4:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: The morning after pill goes on sale without prescription; a euthanasia activist holds a seminar in Dublin, as suicide campaigners say ‘emotional literacy’ should be on the school curriculum.

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Feb 16th 2011, 8:23 AM

# Iran

Clinton says US supports protesters in Iran

Meanwhile, a second protester has been killed in Bahrain after police clashed with mourners at the funeral for the first person killed in Monday’s demonstrations.

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Feb 15th 2011, 10:22 AM

# Protests

Tear gas fired at Iranian protesters

Police and anti-establishment protesters have clashed in Iran, Bahrain and Yemen – as people across the region draw inspiration from the Egyptian protests.

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Feb 14th 2011, 4:14 PM