Top of the Hour: Crackdown in Bahrain, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

After a police crackdown, the central square is nearly empty. Riot police moved into Bahrain’s main square over night, taking thousands of sleeping protesters by surprise. They used rubber bullets and tear gas to clear the area.Tanks are on the streets of Bahrain’s capital, Manama this morning and clashes continue to break out. At least three protesters have been killed and more than 300 injured.

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