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Bahrain prince admits ‘issues’ on Grand Prix eve

Bahrain’s crown prince admitted Saturday that there were “issues” affecting the kingdom on the eve of a Formula One Grand Prix that has been dogged by sometimes bloody clashes between police and democracy activists. But Prince Salman, who has long been regarded as a moderate voice within the Gulf state.

Bahrain protesters battle police into night before F1: activists

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

By Alexander Dziadosz

MANAMA (Reuters)

Bahraini protesters clashed with police into Saturday’s early hours a day ahead of a Formula One race that the island kingdom’s opposition hopes will draw attention to its campaign for democracy. Young men blocked roads, burned tires and threw rocks at security.