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Iran denies its drone entered Bahrain's airspace

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:09:20 -0400

TEHRAN, Iran - An Iranian semi-official news agency reports the country is denying that an unmanned drone violated the airspace of Bahrain, the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.

Bahrain claims Iranian drone found

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:36 -0400

MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain's Interior Ministry says an Iranian drone has been found in the strategic Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.

Report: Bahrain police search home of top cleric

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:49:04 -0400

MANAMA, Bahrain - A main opposition group in Bahrain says police have searched the home of the Gulf nation's most senior Shiite cleric, who has strongly sided with anti-government protesters.

Drivers worried Pirelli tires are wearing too fast

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:18 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Tires shredded like paper, rubber flew everywhere and cars flitted in and out of pit lane like shoppers in a supermarket parking lot.

US Navy tests anti-mine drones in Gulf drills

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:59:05 -0400

MANAMA, Bahrain - The U.S. Navy is putting underwater drones through wartime-style drills as part of international mine-clearing exercises in the Persian Gulf following similar maneuvers by Iran.

Care packages aim to give soldiers taste of home

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:11:08 -0400

LARAMIE, Wyoming - The 160 members of the Wyoming Army National Guard's 133rd Engineering Company left the state a few weeks ago and won't return until next year. In the meantime, they'll receive regular reminders of home.

Navy to move 5 coastal patrol ships to Bahrain

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:07:05 -0400

NORFOLK, Virginia - The Navy will permanently move five Virginia Beach-based ships, a maintenance crew and the squadron's command staff to Bahrain beginning next week, officials said Friday.

US-led Gulf naval exercises underway

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:40:14 -0400

MANAMA, Bahrain - The US Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin anti-mine drills in the Persian Gulf amid efforts by Iran to expand its naval presence there.

Qatar WCup official upbeat on FIFA election loss

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:42:15 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Defeated in an election Thursday to join the FIFA executive committee, the head of the 2022 World Cup organizing committee said tournament preparations won't be damaged.

Bahrain 2, Qatar 0 in Asian football elections

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:48 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - In a stunning double election defeat for Qatari interests, Bahrain royal family member Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa became the top figure in Asian football Thursday.

Sheik Salman elected to FIFA ruling board

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:26:46 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain inflicted a stunning defeat on Qatar World Cup organizing chief Hassan Al Thawadi by winning Thursday's election to FIFA's executive committee.

Bin Hammam's presence felt at Asian elections

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:30:51 -0400

Expelled by FIFA for alleged corruption, Mohamed bin Hammam is barred from attending Thursday's elections which will belatedly replace him as Asia's top football official.

Sheik Salman's AFC presidency bid under spotlight

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:59:32 -0400

SITRA, Bahrain - Sheik Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has emerged as the leading contender to win the race for the most powerful position in Asian football despite a campaign by critics who accuse him of not doing enough to investigate allegations of rights abuses against some players in Bahrain.