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Bahrain forces fire on protesters; 50 hurt

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Bahrain protesters step up pressure on rulers

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Demonstrators chant and wave Bahraini flags near the Pearl Monument on a main square in Manama, Bahrain, Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011. Thousands of protesters poured into the square in Bahrain's capital in an Egypt-style rebellion that sharply escalated pressure on authorities as the Arab push for change gripped the Gulf for the first time. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali)

Bahrain protesters take control of main square

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Bahraini demonstrators run from tear gas on Monday as riot police disperse a protest in the village of Duraz, Bahrain, outside the capital of Manama. Demonstrations broke out nationwide in response to calls on social media sites for major anti-government protests and were dispersed by riot police firing tear gas and chasing demonstrators. (Associated Press)

Clashes in Bahrain before planned protest rally

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Bahrain security forces ready for protests Monday

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Car bomb kills 8 pilgrims on way to Iraqi shrine

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