1 Batelco established in 1981 as a Bahraini Shareholding Company.

2 But a Bahraini newspaper linked to the ruling al-Khalifa family reported Monday that a GCC force was expected to arrive in the country.

3 Bahraini culture a mixture of traditional Arab culture and modern influences.

4 Bahraini security forces later opened fire on the funeral proceedings.

5 The Bahraini authorities say they'll dismiss charges against some of the demonstrators detained during months of anti-government protests by members of the Shia majority.

6 The escalation of violence has polarized Bahraini political opinion and seems to be radicalizing many young citizens.

7 A leading Bahraini Shia politician has returned to his country from self-imposed exile in Britain.

8 The chief of the Independent Commission of Inquiry found the Bahraini authorities guilty of illegal arrests, forced confessions, unfair trials and the systematic use of torture.

9 It is the fourth highest valued currency after the Kuwaiti Dinar, Maltese Lira, and the Bahraini dinar.

10 After days of protests in the streets of the capital, Manama, Bahraini security forces took off the kid gloves. And the civilian casualties are rising.

11 He remained an avid shopper, however, and was spotted at shopping malls in the black robes and veils traditionally worn by Bahraini women.

12 At one demonstration, protesters opposed to the talks chanted for the Bahraini monarch to step down.