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Iran Blocks Internet Before Rallies

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI
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TEHRAN, Iran (Dec. 6) -- Government opponents shouted "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to the Dictator" from Tehran's rooftops in the pouring rain on the eve of student demonstrations planned for Monday. Authorities choked off Internet access and warned journalists working for foreign media to stick to their offices for the next three days.
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2009-12-06 14:26:01

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Government opponents shouted Allahu Akbar and Death to the Dictator from Tehran\'s rooftops in the pouring rain on the eve of student demonstrations planned for Monday. Authorities choked off Internet access and warned journalists working for foreign media to stick to their offices for the next three days.