People in Bahraini capital

People in Bahraini capital

MANAMA, Bahrain - Shiite Muslims gather at Pearl Square in central Manama on Feb. 24, 2011, to demonstrate against the government. Bahrain is ruled by a Sunni Muslim king.

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