Bahrain security high for Formula One race amid terror threats

Bahrain security high for Formula One race amid terror threats

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Bahrain has approved a plan to secure an international motor race. Officials said the Interior Ministry has launched measures to protect the Formula One Grand Prix race, an international event expected to attract thousands to Bahrain. The officials said the plan would restrict traffic and bolster deployment of security […]

Rights group hits anti-terror crackdown before Bahrain’s Formula One Grand Prix

Rights group hits anti-terror crackdown before Bahrain’s Formula One Grand Prix

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Bahrain was said to have launched a crackdown to prevent attacks on an international motor race. Amnesty International said Bahrain has intensified measures against Shi’ite dissidents as the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom prepares for the Formula One Grand Prix. One measure included increasing the penalty for any statement or act […]