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After Gates leaves, Saudi Arabia sends troops to Bahrain

Official says troops are message to US and Iran not to intervene in Gulf affairs

Bahrain: Fresh protests as report charges government with excessive force

Investigators charge security forces with physical and psychological abuse.

A Bahraini girl wrapped in her national flag takes part in an anti-regime rally at Pearl Square, the focal point of demonstrations in Manama, on March 1, 2011.

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