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Saudi Arabia police open fire at protest in Qatif
Police apparently used stun grenades and batons to disperse protesters.
Police in Saudi Arabia have opened fire to disperse protesters in the eastern city of Qatif, a day before planned countrywide anti-government protests.
Witnesses said police also beat demonstrators with batons injuring at least three people.
The protesters, from the Shia minority, were demanding the release of prisoners they say...