Protesters in Bahrain clashed with police on Thursday while military tanks drove in to Pearl Square - the site of violent demonstrations on Wednesday - and began to clear out the area. Several people were killed and many injured.
In view of continuing unrest in Bahrain it is advisable to avoid travel to the country.
The protests in Bahrain are a continuation of a series of civilian outpourings against the governments of the region. Protesters in Tunisia and Egypt have already toppled the governments in those countries. Trouble in Yemen and now Bahrain is escalating while protesters in Algeria and Libya are also coming out on the streets to voice their greivances against their governments.
The Custom House was built between 1781 and 1791 by James Gandon. As its name would imply, it served as the Customs House for the port of Dublin. The Neoclassical facade and its signature dome became a symbol of Dublin, even after the port moved downstream. It became the center of the city's local government (and a symbol of the English occupation) until 1922, when the interior w...
Inaugurated in 1995, this 11 hectare amusement park is located was the first of its kind to open in Tunisia. It provides a wide array of activities for people of all ages be it children, adults and even toddlers. Beside the amusement area is the Happy Land Park where family lounge in summer days and enjoy the gentle spring breeze. Admission: Ticket cost 0.5 TD Location: Les Berges Du Lac ...
African gold is celebrated in this museum which houses one of the most exquisite and beautiful gold collections the world over. This museum gives insight into the history of this gold and the evolution in design over the years. Artisans from all over the African continent from countries such as Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal are paid tribute for their skills in carving and designing extr...
Bigger than the Roma St Parklands, here you’ll find expansive lawns, macadamia trees, tropical flora and the famous Moreton Bay fig trees. There are lots of trails that draw everyone for quiet respites and there is the Mangrove Boardwalk: a wooden walkway that skirts the riverbank on the eastern rim. Here is where you’ll attend the Moonlight Cinema if you’re so inclined. Location: 3403 0666 A...