New Iranian Protests Turn Violent

Journalists banned, phones blocked, university locked down

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 7, 2009 6:53 AM CST

(Newser) – A state-run rally devolved into chaos in Tehran today, as police clashed with opposition supporters renewing their post-election discontent. Police fired tear gas at the protesters in various squares throughout the city, while plainclothes Basij militia beat demonstrators with batons, witnesses told Reuters and the... Read full story »

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