The New Dark Age

8 June 2011 — williambowles.info

US presses crown prince to ease Bahrain crackdown
Los Angeles Times
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bahrain’s crown prince, Salman bin Hamad Khalifa, speak with reporters at the State Department. (Jim Watson / AFP/Getty Images / June 7, 2011) By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times President Obama pressed …www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-obama-bahrain-20110608,0,1208477.story

Bahrain Grand Prix back in doubt as teams protest over FIA decision
The Guardian
Fota have contacted the FIA to protest against plans to reinstate the
Bahrain Grand Prix. Photograph: Franck Robichon/EPA The Bahrain Grand Prix
is once again in doubt after the Formula One Teams’ Association wrote to
motorsport’s governing body …
www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/jun/08/bahrain-grand-prix-fia-abandon

Bahrain’s Shi’ite clerics rap police action
Boston Globe
AP / June 8, 2011 MANAMA, Bahrain — Bahrain’s Shi’ite clerics criticized
the Gulf kingdom’s police yesterday for attacking religious processions
just days after emergency rule was lifted. Five clerics said in a statement
that the police committed “a …
www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2011/06/08/bahrains_shiite_clerics_criticize_police/

Obama Supports Efforts by Bahrain to Ease Crisis
Voice of America
Photo: AP US President Barack Obama has reaffirmed the strong US commitment
to Bahrain, and says he supports efforts by the Gulf nation to ease its
political crisis. President Obama made his remarks after meeting Tuesday at
the White House with …
www.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Obama-Supports-Efforts-by-Bahrain-to-Ease-Crisis——123410028.html

Stranded Indian workers staged dharna at Indian embassy in Bahrain
Times of India
Forty one stranded Indian workers of a construction company in Bahrain
staged dharna in front of Indian Embassy demanding to send them back to
India immediately. M.Bheem Reddy,Vice President, Migrants Rights Council (
MRC ), India said in a press note …
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/other-news/Stranded-Indian-workers-staged-dharna-at-Indian-embassy-in-Bahrain/articleshow/8771531.cms

Bahraini revolution’s Lulu TV goes on air
Tehran Times
Bahraini revolutionaries have launched a satellite television network to
report on the anti-government protests in the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom.
The Lulu TV satellite network started broadcasting its programs on Monday.
…
www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=242077

UN human rights official calls for Bahraini retraction after news agency …
The National
BEIRUT // The United Nations’ top human rights official has called on
Bahraini authorities to retract a statement published by the state news
agency that “grossly misrepresented” her, according to her office. The
state-run Bahrain News Agency (BNA) …
www.thenational.ae/news/worldwide/middle-east/un-human-rights-official-calls-for-bahraini-retraction-after-news-agency-distorted-her-words

New rights watchdog in Bahrain must steer clear of politics
gulfnews.com
By Habib Toumi, Bureau Chief Manama: Bahrain has given the green light to a
new human rights group, making it the fourth rights watchdog in the
country. The Bahrain Human Rights Watch Observatory said that it would seek
to promote genuine human rights …
gulfnews.com/news/gulf/bahrain/new-rights-watchdog-in-bahrain-must-steer-clear-of-politics-1.818811

‘Bahrain martial law a smoke screen’
Press TV
The Bahraini government lifts martial law but continues brutal crackdowns
and mass military trials for doctors, medical staff and civilians who
demand a stop to the imperialist regime. In an interview with Press TV,
Nabeel Rajab, president of the …
www.presstv.ir/detail/183640.html

Testing ‘Times’…
Gulf Daily News
Contrary to Bahrain’s so-called anti-government protesters who unjustly and
criminally used swords, machetes, knives, guns and sticks of nails against
policemen, migrant workers and peace-loving citizens. Hugh Tomlinson and
Kevin Eason’s article (The …
www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=307407

El Khansa to File New Complaint before ICC against Bahraini Regime
Al-Manar TV
The Chief Representative of the International Coalition against Impunity
(HOKOK), May El Khansa, will be leaving to The Hague to submit a new
complaint before the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Bahraini
regime. …
www.almanar.com.lb/english/adetails.php?eid=18506&frid=23&seccatid=27&cid=23&fromval=1

‘Bahrain violates religious freedom’
Press TV
A senior Bahraini opposition leader has accused Saudi-backed regime forces
of violating people’s religious freedom in the Persian Gulf state. “The
targeting of processions is a flagrant violation of freedom to practice
religious rites,” Sheikh Issa …
www.presstv.com/detail/183657.html

Obama welcomes end of emergency law in Bahrain
Atlanta Journal Constitution
AP WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has met with the crown prince of
Bahrain at the White House and is welcoming the Gulf kingdom’s decision to
end emergency law last week. Bahrain’s Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad
Al Khalifa speaks during a …
www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/obama-welcomes-end-of-970030.html

Obama urges Bahrain to hold rights abusers accountable
Jerusalem Post
By REUTERS WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged
Bahrain’s rulers to hold those responsible for human rights abuses to
account and stressed the need for compromise between the government and
protesters, the White House said. …
www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=224094

autosport.com – F1 News: Gracia defends FIA’s Bahrain report
The president of the Spanish motor sport federation, Carlos Gracia, has
defended his report on the Bahrain situation after it was leaked to the
public, but pressure continued to grow on Formula 1 after more criticism
following the …
www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/92067

‘Teams pushing for Bahrain cancellation’ – GPUpdate.net
It is believed Formula 1 teams have united in attempting to call off the
reinstated Bahrain Grand Prix. Through FOTA (Formula One Teams…
www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/261622/teams-pushing-for-bahrain-cancellation/

FOTA responds to Bahrain decision | Formula 1 Blog
By negativecamber@formula1blog.com (Negative Camber & Grace)
According to AUTOSPORT, the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) has
formally requested that the Bahrain Grand PRix not be reinstated on October
3th of this year. The date, which was the original date for the inaugural
Indian Grand Prix …
www.formula1blog.com/2011/06/07/fota-responds-to-bahrain-decision/

Obama meets crown prince of Bahrain at White House | The Raw Story
By Agence France-Presse
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama met the crown prince of Bahrain
Tuesday, as Washington backed the Sunni royal family’s national dialogue to
ease the political crisis in the Shiite majority kingdom. …
www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/06/07/obama-meets-crown-prince-of-bahrain-at-white-house/

Opposition casts doubt on Bahrain Grand Prix – Sport – Mail …
Uncertainty and confusion surrounded the Bahrain Grand Prix just four days
after the FIA had reinstated it on the 2011 Formula One calendar.
mg.co.za/article/2011-06-08-opposition-casts-doubt-on-bahrain-grand-prix/

Bahrain’s Crackdown Creates Sectarian Fallout
The protest movement that swept Bahrain in February and March has since
turned into a bitter sectarian confrontation. Sunni authorities have
destroyed at least 47 Shiite mosques across the country in recent weeks.
www.gpb.org/news/2011/06/07/bahrains-crackdown-creates-sectarian-fallout

Obama presses Bahrain leader on rights – TheHill.com
By Sam Youngman
The president pressed the Bahrain leader on holding accountable
perpetrators of human rights abuses during recent unrest. President Obama
met with Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa at the White
House Tuesday, …
thehill.com/homenews/administration/165221-obama-presses-bahrain-leader-on-rights-in-white-house-meeting

FIA Bahrain report ‘dangerously irresponsible,’ says Avaaz | Adam …
By adamcooperf1
‘Following a government-sponsored PR tour through Bahrain, FIA Commissioner
Carlos Gracia concluded in his report that there is an “atmosphere of
total calm and stability,” that “life in Bahrain is completely normal
again,” and that “no …
adamcooperf1.com/2011/06/07/fia-bahrain-report-dangerously-irresponsible-says-avaaz/

F1 fact-finding report finds “NO indication of any problems” in …
By Blake Hounshell
The report, a copy of which was provided to FP by the New York-based human
rights group Avaaz, was signed by FIA Vice President Carlos Gracia, who
traveled to Bahrain on May 30 and May 31 along with an assistant, Carlos
Abella. …
thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/06/07/f1_fact_finding_report_finds_no_indication_of_any_problems_in_bahrain

The Poor Mouth: Bahrain – a haven of peace, love and tranquility
By jams o donnell
Speaking from FIA La La Land Todt said “The information we have is that at
this moment the situation is very peaceful in Bahrain. You should go there
and have a look… I don’t think we should anticipate problems. …
thepoormouth.blogspot.com/2011/06/bahrain-haven-of-peace-love-and.html

Formula 1 teams push for Bahrain Grand Prix rethink : James Allen …
By James Allen
It was reported earlier today that the teams are not closing the door on a
race in Bahrain later this year, possibly looking at the December 11th
slot. But I understand that this is not the case. Their objection is
logistical and they …
www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/06/formula-1-teams-push-for-bahrain-gp-rethink/

FIA Bahrain report leaked as FOTA oppose 2011 race | F1 Fanatic …
By Keith Collantine
“Doctors and nurses put on trial in Bahrain yesterday told relatives they
were beaten with hoses and wooden boards embedded with nails and made to
eat faeces. They also had to stand without moving for hours, or even days,
…
www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/06/08/86/

Obama welcomes end of emergency law in Bahrain | The Associated …
By The Associated Press
President Barack Obama has met with the crown prince of Bahrain at the
White House and is welcoming the Gulf kingdom’s decision to end emergency
law last week.
www.sfexaminer.com/politics/2011/06/obama-welcomes-end-emergency-law-bahrain

Obama welcomes end of emergency law in Bahrain
By The Associated Press
In a statement, the White House says Obama told Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
that stability in Bahrain depends on respect for the universal rights of
citizens there, including the right to free speech and peaceful assembly.
…
www.arkansasonline.com/news/2011/jun/07/obama-welcomes-end-emergency-law-bahrain/

EA WorldView – Home – Bahrain Propaganda Special: Busted —- UN …
By Scott Lucas
Navi Pillay (2nd from left) with Bahrain officialsSo I’m trawling for news
on Sunday morning, and the ever-so-helpful activist for the Bahraini regime
excitedly points me to this story from the Gulf Daily News, the “Voice of
Bahrain”: …
www.enduringamerica.com/home/2011/6/7/bahrain-propaganda-special-busted-un-calls-out-regime-for-bl.html

State of Emergency – By Simon Henderson | Foreign Policy
By SIMON HENDERSON
Bahrain’s diplomatic charm offensive has run aground due to the
government’s brutal crackdown on its own citizens. Crown Prince Salman bin
Hamad Al Khalifa, who is seen as one of the leading reformers within the
ruling family, …
www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/06/07/state_of_emergency