In Bahrain, ongoing protest in Pearl Square is countered by pro-regime rally

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Hoor Hussain, 6, holds a poster with other anti-government protesters at the Pearl roundabout on Feb. 21 in Manama, Bahrain. Demonstrators continue to fill the square in a daily protest while opposition leaders hold talks with the government on the weeklong uprising.

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Jaffar Sultan is congratulated by his sister Miriam after his wedding ceremony in front of thousands of anti-government protesters at the Pearl roundabout on Feb. 21. As per Bahraini custom, the bride was not present for the public ceremony.

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Children sit with fellow anti-government protesters at the Pearl roundabout on Feb. 21.

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Tens of thousands of pro-government supporters gather for a demonstration at the Al Fateh mosque on Feb. 21 in Manama. The event was designed to counter the anti-government protests at the Pearl roundabout.

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Bahraini pro-government protesters shout slogans as an one holds up a picture of the Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during a march supporting the Bahraini leadership in Manama on Feb. 21.

 Read about all the developments in Bahrain today here.

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Hallelujah! - power to the people!

    Reply#1 - Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:23 PM EST
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