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Bahrain's Shiite opposition says its chief arrested  Saturday, Dec 28, 2013 11:55 AM PST Bahrain police have arrested Ali Salman, head of the main Shiite opposition bloc Al-Wefaq that has spearheaded protests against the authorities in the Sunni-ruled kingdom, the group said on Saturday. "Al-Wefaq can confirm that Sheikh Ali Salman has been arrested," it said in a brief statement. In a separate statement, Al-Wefaq said supporters of the 48-year-old Salman gathered outside his home in central Manama after hearing of his arrest. However, security forces quickly intervened to disperse the protesters, Al-Wefaq said, denouncing the use of tear gas against them. Full Story

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