Monday, March 7, 2011

Unrest In Bahrain -- News Updates March 7, 2011

Bahrain Protesters Defy Police -- Wall Street Journal

MANAMA, Bahrain—Hundreds of hard-line Bahraini opposition protesters gathered in Manama's financial center on Monday, defying a police order to disperse, in a new escalation of tensions between antigovernment demonstrators and the ruling Al-Khalifa family.

A small number of protesters pitched tents Sunday night at the base of two skyscrapers in the heart of the financial center, but were warned by police to move on, demonstrators said. Amid fears of a crackdown, the number of protesters began to swell, with hundreds calling for the fall of the ruling family and choking traffic at one of the capital's busiest intersections.

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More News On The Unrest In Bahrain

Prostesters enter third week of demonstrations in Bahrain -- USA Today
Bahrain's Shiite protesters appeal for US backing -- AP
Bahrainis take protests to US embassy -- AFP
Protesters dig in at Bahraini financial hub -- Al Jazeera
Thousands protest in Bahrain -- Al Jazeera
Thousands Protest at Bahrain Prime Minister's Office -- Voice of America
Bahrain protesters swarm state building -- UPI
Protesters step up pressure in Bahrain -- Financial Times
Bahrain promises government jobs, protests continue -- Reuters
Bahrain prince warns against protest escalation -- Reuters
Dialogue only solution says Crown Prince -- Gulf Daily News

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