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Bahrain: Government Forces Storm Pearl Square

There are reports that several protesters were killed when soldiers and riot police stormed the Bahrain’s capital, Manama, where protesters have in Pearl Square for almost a month. The government called this a “Cleansing Operation.” The BBC’s Keith Adams reports from Manama on the violence.

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Bahrain military announces curfew

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Bahrain: Update from Pearl Square

After Largest Protests in Bahrain, King Visits Saudi Leader

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Nicholas Kristof Reports on Police Attacking Bahrani Protesters

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Bahrain Turns Violent Over Protests

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As a symbol of change in the Arab world, angry protests in Bahrain stand in stark contrast to the mostly peaceful demonstrations in Egypt. Joining us now with more is Nicholas Kristof, columnist for our partner The New York Times.

Bahrain: View of Pearl Square

[waitingforcorrection: audio does match this description. jim colgan is checking and will let us know] The New York Times’ Michael Slackman reports from Bahrain, where tanks are closing all arteries to the square. The military has announced that it is in possession of the square and that gatherings are banned. Right now the biggest crowd […]

Demonstrations Boil in Bahrain

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For the latest on news from that country, we turn to Michael Slackman, foreign correspondent for The New York Times. Zachary Lockman, Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History at New York University helps contextualize the situation.

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Bahrain protests grow

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Thousands of anti-government demonstrators continue to occupy the main square in Bahrain’s capital. Maryam Al Khawaja of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights speaks with anchor Lisa Mullians about the protestors demands for regime change.

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