1.   Diplomats in Doha said they expected a Cabinet reshuffle but said the new emir was likely to keep top ministerial posts unchanged.

2.   The new emir followed his regional diplomatic offensive today by sending envoys to other GCC states.

3.   According to the law, the Al Sabah family council would meet after the new emir takes power in order to choose a crown prince.

4.   An attempted coup in Qatar in February was blamed by the new emir on the Bahrain government, whom he said was trying to restore his father to power.

5.   An attempted coup in Qatar in February was blamed by the new emir on the Bahrain government whom he said was trying to restore his father to power.

6.   Cohen traveled to the palace in Manama to pay his respects and give condolences to the new emir, then continued on to Saudi Arabia.

7.   King Fahd conveyed his congratulations to the new emir, Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.

8.   Last month the new emir appointed three Bahraini advisers to assist him in areas related to culture, economics and the press.

9.   Oman, an important ally, and Jordan both sent messages to the new emir that amounted to recognition.

10.   Oman and Jordan both sent messages to the new emir that amounted to recognition.