New Bahrain talks call as violence grows

Bahrain's prince appeals for dialogue as violence grows

Bahrain's crown prince has made a renewed appeal for dialogue to end the political impasse in the Gulf kingdom, a call welcomed by the Shiite-led opposition, despite no end in sight to violent protests.

Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, , took the opportunity last week to invite the Shiite opposition to sit down and talk.AFP