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Bahrain unleashes forces on protesters' camp

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“We call for calm and restraint on all sides in Bahrain.” — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton​

It appears the Bahraini despot didn't get the memo.

Excerpted from “Bahrain unleashes forces on protesters' camp,” The Associated Press, 26 minutes ago
[SIZE="+2"]M[/SIZE]ilitary troops and security forces opened a large-scale assault Wednesday against hundreds of anti-government protesters occupying a landmark square in Bahrain's capital, a day after emergency rule was imposed and clashes erupted in the violence-wracked Gulf kingdom.

Police and military units fired tear gas as they pushed into Pearl Square, which has been the center of uprising against Bahrain's rulers since it began more than a month ago. Shooting was heard as the attack was launched shortly after daybreak, but there was no immediate word on casualties. Black smoke was seen rising from the square. …
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