11.   They fired four rockets, damaging several buildings in the densely populated Shiite residential area of Hay Sullom, just east of the airport.

12.   Helicopters had flown over several Shiite areas and explosions had been heard, the witnesses added.

13.   A resident said there had been heightened police patrols around Shiite areas, but no roadblocks.

14.   The situation was tense in other Shiite areas such as Sanabis, Jedhafs and Diraz.

15.   They were also posted in Shiite areas.

16.   Police were also posted on roads leading to the main Shiite areas of Manama.

17.   Predominantly Shiite areas of Bahrain remained tense late Friday, diplomats and other people living in the country told AFP by phone.

18.   Security was stepped up in several Shiite areas around the capital late Monday, the residents said.

19.   State schools in Shiite areas were placed under tight security on Tuesday after anti-government demonstrations by students.