EU and Iran slam killing of alleged terrorists, whose confessions may have been extracted under torture, according to rights groups

Execution of Shiite defendants goes ahead despite last minute appeal by Human Rights Watch citing allegations of torture

By hosting Palestinian economy workshop and announcing security conference, analysts say Gulf kingdom trying to 'enhance its security by making itself indispensable'

Citing scheduling difficulties, secretary of state reportedly turns down meeting request -- and sits down with ministers of Bahrain, Greece, Tunisia, Colombia

Official in Palestinian terror group lambastes Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa for photo with Israeli counterpart, says it shows 'just how pro-Zionist some Arab officials have become'

Israel Katz and Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa pose for picture, discuss regional threats and bilateral ties; US envoy calls rare meeting 'tremendous progress'

PA president outlines conditions to resume talks with Washington, claims a single Palestinian 'spy' attended Manama conference

Poll finds almost 80% think Ramallah was correct to stay away from US-led workshop, even more say independence tops economic plan

Ashraf Ghanem says he evaded arrest; Ashraf Jabari, who led delegation to conference, says results of the summit 'are coming'

Ibrahim Abu Zahra decides to change the name of Bahrain Street in Yatta, says Gulf kingdom acting as if it is 'a state of the United States'