Clashes in Bahrain over opposition clampdown

Published July 20, 2012 7:15pm ET



MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters in Bahrain clashed Friday with riot police firing tear gas during demonstrations against plans to limit political marches.

Street battles took place in several places around the strategic Gulf island kingdom, which is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.

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