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Police clash with protesters ahead of Bahrain F1 race

Bahraini police clashed on Sunday with Shiite demonstrators, only hours ahead of the Gulf state’s Formula One Grand Prix race, which the authorities insisted would go ahead without disruption. Nico Rosberg of Mercedes will start on pole after outpacing fellow German and championship leader Sebastian.