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Bahraini uprising: After demanding the cancellation of the 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix, the end of the crackdown on dissent, and the release of her father, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja on hunger strike in prison for the past 76 days, Zainab al-Khawaja is arrested by regime forces.
2012-04-24

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa issues a pledge of "reform and reconciliation" ahead of the 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix.
2012-04-22

Despite calls for the 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix to be cancelled following the death of a man, the race is staged, under armed guard.
2012-04-22

Turnout is reported to be low, though Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, heir apparent to the Bahraini throne, is seen smiling and shaking hands with other spectators at the finish.
2012-04-22

It is revealed that Force India tried to pull out of the race and return to Britain but, after the team's refusal to take to the circuit, there was a confrontation between Bernie Ecclestone and the Force India team.
2012-04-22

Security is increased at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain amid continuing demonstrations against the regime.
2012-04-20

Bahraini security forces fire stun grenades at demonstrators as protests against Sunday's Formula 1 Grand Prix continue.
2012-04-19

Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators march through Tubli calling for the downfall of the regime and chanting against the Formula 1 Grand Prix, due to be held in Bahrain on Sunday.
2012-04-18

Four people are arrested in a Shiite village in Bahrain after seven policemen are injured in an apparent "terrorist attack".
2012-04-10

Peter Hain reveals Nelson Mandela was "breathing fire" down a phone about Tony Blair's role in invading Iraq.
2010-09-13