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Bahrain violence

Police and protesters have clashed in Bahrain at the funeral of the activist who was killed during the Grand Prix weekend.

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John Yates: 'Bahrain is a delightful place'

Former Scotland Yard counter-terrorism chief John Yates has a new job advising the monarchy of Bahrain on "police reform."

He said that there are contingency plans in place at Bahrain's Formula One Grand Prix, and that policing at the event will be 'low-key'.

He said his view is that Bahrain is a "delightful place, predominantly safe" and that the regime is "providing the leadership to implement the reforms."

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