Yet more protests calling for democracy as Bahrain F1 divides nation on edge
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Bahrain Democracy Protest Continue to Build
Bahrain democracy protest continue to build size and intensity during international racing event
Continued Violence at Bahrain Democracy Protest
Bahrain democracy protest galvanized by dictatorship’s brazen F1 race during turmoil
Shiite Majority Presses for Bahrain Democracy
F1 race has become rallying point for protests in wealthy nation presses for Bahrain democracy
Kuwait Urged to Allow Criticism of Government
To allow criticism of government in Kuwait is dangerous game with long jail sentences possible
Tunisia Women’s Activist Promises Renewed Protest
Following Ukrainian rights group Femen, Tunisia women’s activist promise wants one last protest
Clashes, Explosions as Bahrain Democracy Groups March
F1 racing event draws ire of repressed Bahrain democracy groups who march in protest
Violence Rages Ahead of Post-American Iraq Elections
Fourteen candidates murdered as violence rages across nation ahead of post-American Iraq elections
Iraq Soldiers Vote Ahead of Next Week’s Elections
First national election since US departure will be crucial to stability as Iraq soldiers vote held
Pro-Democracy Protest Targets Bahrain F1 Race
Thousands of pro-democracy protest targets Bahrain F1 racing held despite political crisis