Isa al-Khalifa is the subject or is mentioned in the following stories:
Jewish woman to be Bahrain's envoy to U.S.
AMMAN -- The tiny Gulf state of Bahrain has become the first Arab country to appoint a Jewish woman as an ambassador to the most important world capital, Washington, D.C., in an unusual move that could set an interesting precedent in Arab diplomacy.
Opposition boycott sparks Islamist election bonanza in Bahrain
A MAN HOLDING A PHOTO OF BAHRAIN KING SHEIKH HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA (L) LEADS A PROCESSION OF VEHICLES IN THE CAPITAL OF MANAMA EARLY OCTOBER 25, 2002 AFTER PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS.
Gulf first ladies tiptoe into the limelight
Some first ladies of Gulf Arab states are stepping out from the shadows of their royal husbands, breaking with tradition to play high-profile roles in this conservative region.
Constitution gives women the right to vote and be voted for
Bahrain has spared its women an arduous fight for political rights by adopting a constitution that grants them the right to vote and stand for office in its first election for 27 years.
Sheikh jumps on reform platform to crown himself king
UNPRECEDENTED RULING: BAHRAINS RULER, SHEIKH HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA, GIVES A SPEECH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN.
Ghost of succession haunts Gulf monarchies
Like a ghost few would dare admit exists, the issue of succession haunts the oil-rich Gulf Arab monarchies, where many of the key leaders are ageing.
Judge refuses to drop charges against princess
BAHRAINI PRINCESS MIRIAM AL-QHALAFI (RIGHT) AND HER HUSBAND U.S. MARINE CORPS PFC. JASON JOHNSON ARE ESCORTED BY ATTORNEYS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND MEDIA, AS THEY ENTER THE BUILDING WHERE IMMIGRATION HEARINGS FOR AL-Q+HALAFI WERE HELD JULY 17, IN SAN DIEGO.
Qatar emir ready for deal with Bahrain
The emir of Qatar said Tuesday that his country would withdraw a court case against Bahrain if their territorial dispute was settled before the verdict.
Bahrain promises elected Shura council in 5 years
Bahrain said Tuesday it plans to allow its appointed, consultative Shura council to be chosen by popular vote in about five years, and to let women join the assembly starting later this year.
Bahraini opposition leader finds freedom elusive
Bahrain freed and later re-arrested a prominent Shiite opposition leader who had been held without trial for more than four years, his brother said on March 18.
