Bahrainis stage fresh anti-govt rallies

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Bahrain since mid-February, demanding an end to the Al Khalifa dynasty, which has ruled the Persian Gulf island for over 40 years. (file photo)

Thousands of Bahraini anti-government protesters have poured into the streets across the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom to call for the removal of the Al Khalifa royal family from power.

Republicans unveil plan for debt default

Speaker of the US House of Representatives John Boehner (2nd L) speaks to the media as (L-R) House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers listen on July 25.

US Republicans have come up with a new deficit reduction plan with the clock ticking to a government debt default and no deal in sight yet.