Formula One becomes part of Bahrain power struggle
A year after an anti-government revolt forced Bahrain's rulers to cancel the kingdom's coveted Formula One race, the grand prix is again smack in the middle of a power struggle.
Protesters aiming to break the Sunni regime's grip on power have stepped up their campaign against the event. The country's leadership is determined to stage the April 22 race as it seeks to show signs of stability nearly 14 months after the country's Shiite majority began a sustained uprising seeking a greater voice in the kingdom's affairs. The kingdom, which is home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet. (AP)
