Bahrain

Eight opposition leaders are sentenced to life in prison in Bahrain. Human rights groups tell Channel 4 News the defendants were tortured and that the trials are “a travesty of justice”.

This season’s grand prix in Bahrain, where there has been political unrest since February, will not go ahead after Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone admitted it could not be rescheduled.

Formula One is no stranger to political controversy – but this one is different, and will be telling, writes Krishnan-Guru Murthy.

The world motor racing body agrees to reinstate Bahrain in the Formula One circuit later in the year, despite a heavy crackdown on opposition protests during 11 weeks of martial law.

As Barack Obama prepares to deliver a major speech on US foreign policy in the Middle East, Channel 4 News US politics analyst Felicity Spector looks at his options.

Jonathan Rugman has witnessed four uprisings – Tunisisa, Egypt, Libya and Bahrain – in less than four months. And when the dust finally settles, he sees democracy on the horizon in the Arab world.

Jonathan Rugman has witnessed four Arab uprisings in less than four months and believes the fight for democracy will eventually prevail.

A man of decisive words more than decisive action over his time, President Obama has bucked the trend of his time in office announcing firm action in the mission against Gaddafi – but perhaps more words are needed to answer the question, just why he has got so involved?

As part of it’s crackdown on pro-democracy protests, the Bahrani army has demolished the statue in Pearl Roundabout that has been a rallying point for demonstrators.

Is the support of a number of Arab countries to help with US plans to oust Gaddafi in return for a go-ahead to smash Shi’a protests in Bahrain, considered to be ‘the backdoor for Iran’ to get influence?

Three policeman and at least two protesters are reported to have been killed as Government troops clear demonstrators camped out at Manama’s Pearl Roundabout in Bahrain.

Twelve days ago, Bahrain’s protesters said they would ask for help from Iran if Saudi soldiers entered the country. Will Tehran intervene? Not likely, an expert on Iran tells Channel 4 News.

Country by country Channel 4 News unpicks the key social media elements of revolt throughout the Middle East and assesses how internet communication helped awaken online youth activism.