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Breaking news (01:22pm CET) by Al-Jazeera:
The King of Bahrain has declared a state of emergency for three months on the island following weeks of anti-government protests, state television said.

An order by the king "authorised the commander of Bahrain's defence forces to take all necessary measures to protect the safety of the country and its citizens," a statement read out on television on Tuesday said.

The development comes a day after a Saudi-led military forces arrived to help prop up the government, which is facing pressure from the Shia majority to implement reforms.

Related reports:
☞ Saudi Arabian troops enter Bahrain... (Guardian, 3.14)
☞ Saudi soldiers sent into Bahrain (Al-Jazeera, 3.15)
☞ King imposes 3-month state of emergency (CNN, 3.15)
☞ King of Bahrain declares state of emergency  (The Telegraph, 3.15)

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☞ House of Saud 'liberates' Bahrain  (Asia Times, 3.15)