US Navy Vice Admiral Scott Stearney, the US Navy admiral overseeing American naval forces in the Middle East, has been found dead at his residence in Bahrain. Foul play was not suspected in his death. The Navy did not specify the cause of death. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US Navy admiral overseeing American naval forces […]
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US Navy probes abrupt death of 5th fleet commander in Bahrain, sees ‘no foul play’
The commander of US naval forces in the Middle East, Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, has been found dead at his residence in Bahrain. The US Navy investigating the Fifth Fleet chief’s death said no foul play is suspected at this point. Stearney, who had taken over the command of the Fifth Fleet only in May, […]
This Bahrain Dive Once Made People Rich
Before oil was discovered in the Persian Gulf in the early 20th century, the major business in the region was pearling. It involved diving for oysters on the ocean bed and selling them to jewelry makers and merchants. The bustling pearling industry, often dangerous to divers, was the pillar of Bahrain’s economy. Now the ancient […]
Bahrain holidays: Pearl diving, Arabian horse riding and untold luxury in this obscure gem
Bahrain is somewhat of a pearl in the Middle Eastern tourism offering, if a slightly less cultured one that its Middle Eastern counter parts. But, for those looking for a cheaper version of the luxury of Dubai, Bahrain might be just the ticket. The region offers the same stunning weather at a fraction of the […]
Lewis Hamilton slammed for blaming Max Verstappen over Bahrain Grand Prix incident
Verstappen overtook Hamilton with an audacious move for 10th place on the second lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix, but clipped the Mercedes’ front wing on the way through. Hamilton’s car was not damaged but Verstappen suffered a puncture that ended his race shortly after. And the 20-year-old believes he has been targeted for blame […]
Lewis Hamilton: Martin Brundle makes HUGE Bahrain Grand Prix claim
The 33-year-old afterwards called for an improvement in communication between himself and the pit-wall, believing that his race in Bahrain was undermined by an inability to react to ongoing developments with his pit crew. His radio did not work properly, meaning he could not talk to his team about their race strategy and at one […]
Vettel victorious over charging Bottas at Bahrain Grand Prix
MANAMA (Reuters) – Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel held on by the skin of his teeth to win a tense Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix in his 200th race start on Sunday. His tires fading, the championship leader took the checkered flag only 0.6 seconds clear of Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas, who piled the pressure on in the […]
Lewis Hamilton MOCKS Max Verstappen after Bahrain Grand Prix collision
Hamilton clipped the rear left of Verstappen’s Red Bull on the first lap of the day causing a puncture. The Dutchman was forced to make an unexpected pit stop to change his tyre before he emerged one lap behind the rest of the pack. Red Bull then made the decision to call it a day […]
Bahrain Grand Prix 2018 qualifying LIVE: Follow all the action here in the battle for pole
Sebastian Vettel clinched victory in Bahrain last year, comfortably seeing off Hamilton, and is odds-on favourite to win again this time around. The Mercedes driver will serve a five-pace grid penalty in tomorrow’s race meaning we’re bound to see an interesting battle for the podium spots. The Australian Grand Prix saw both Vettel and Hamilton […]
F1 news: Ferrari claim made by Mercedes chief Toto Wolff at Bahrain Grand Prix practice
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas went second-fastest behind Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo in the first session earlier today, with team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fifth. But Ferrari fought back in the second session at the Sakhir Grand Prix Circuit, with Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel clocking the two quickest laps. Third-quickest Bottas was more than half a […]