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March 2, 2011

Thousands Join Anti-Gov't Protests in Iran 
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Anti-government protests have erupted in Iran for the third time in two
weeks. On Tuesday, tens of thousands gathered in the streets of Tehran
and other cities in what organizers called the largest and most violent
protests this year. Riot police and undercover militias reportedly used
tear gas, batons and bullets against the crowds. The rallies followed
the arrests last week of two key Iranian opposition leaders.



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