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Thousands Join Bahrain Protests; King to Free Some Political Prisoners

By Sarah A. TopolFeb 22nd 2011 – 10:45AM
Hasan Jamali, AP

Hasan Jamali, AP

MANAMA, Bahrain -- Marchers chanting "the people want the downfall of the regime" flooded the major thoroughfare leading into Pearl Square today in the biggest protest Bahrain has seen since anti-government demonstrations began 10 days ago. Tens of thousands of men walked from the Bahrain mall into the capital's main...

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Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (; born 28 January 1950) is the King of Bahrain (since 14 February 2002), having previously been its Emir (from 6 March 1999).

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