Thousands rally for political reform in Bahrain

Globe and Mail Friday 15th July, 2011

Tens of thousands of Bahrainis shouting "one man, one vote" attended a rally for political reform held by a leading opposition party on Friday, days before the group decides whether to pull out of national reform talks.Bahrain’s Sunni rulers have launched a national dialogue to discuss reforms and heal deep rifts in the Gulf island kingdom af...

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