Bahrain protesters take control of main square
Dubia, United Arab Emirates – Thousands of protesters poured into a main square in Bahrain's capital Tuesday in an Egypt-style rebellion that sharply escalated pressure on authorities as the Arab push for change gripped the Gulf for the first time.Security forces have battled demonstrators calling for political reforms and greater freedoms over two days, leading to the deaths of two protesters and the main opposition group vowing to freeze its work in parliament in protest.
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Malaysia arrests Muslims in Valentine's crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – Malaysia has arrested nearly 100 Muslims in a religious crackdown on Valentine's Day, officials said Tuesday, after Islamic authorities warned the celebration encourages "vice activities".Raids across the capital and central Selangor state, saw 96 individuals detained for "khalwat", or "close proximity", an Islamic law barring Muslims from being alone with someone of the opposite sex other than their spouse.
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