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Iranian police scatter protesters

Jul. 21, 2009
Security forces dispersed a crowd gathering to protest the country's regime Tuesday at a square in Iran's capital.
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Security forces attack Iran protesters

Security forces attack Iran protesters

TEHRAN, June 24 (UPI) -- Iranian security forces clashed with hundreds of protesters in Tehran Wednesday, badly beating some and killing others, sources said.

Iranian revolt shows deep divide

WASHINGTON, June 22 (UPI) -- The violent squashing of dissent on the streets of Tehran may be the opening salvo of a durable challenge to the clerical regime, an analysis suggests.
Protesters, police clash at Gaza crossing

Protesters, police clash at Gaza crossing

GAZA, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Palestinian protesters and Egyptian forces clashed Tuesday at Rafah Crossing after protesters demanded the crossing be opened to ease the Gaza siege.

Mexican protesters clash with police

OAXACA, Mexico, July 17 (UPI) -- Mexican protesters and police clashed in the southern city of Oaxaca as the demonstrators tried to reach a stadium hosting a festival.

Guinean forces accused in protest killings

CONAKRY, Guinea, July 6 (UPI) -- Guinean security forces allegedly used savage attacks in responding to a nationwide strike protesting higher rice and fuel prices.

Anti-fence march ends with arrests

JERUSALEM, May 13 (UPI) -- Tear gas-wielding police met Israeli and Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem who marched Saturday against building a security fence, reports said.

Muslim extremists protest anti-Islam play

CAIRO, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Muslim extremists hurled stones at a Christian church in Alexandria, Egypt, Friday to protest a play which they deemed harmful to Islam.

4th anti-U.S. protest in Lebanon in month

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 1 (UPI) -- Pro-Syrian groups protested for the fourth time in a month Friday outside the U.S. embassy in Beirut.

Police clash with workers in Gaza

GAZA, March 12 (UPI) -- Palestinian police clashed with demonstrators Saturday during a protest by unemployed Gaza City workers, security sources said.

Saudi police fire at protesters in Jeddah

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Saudi police banned a demonstration in Riyadh and fired on protesters pressing for democracy in Jeddah Thursday.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler