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The Nation: Show Trials In Tehran

Anti-government Iranian protestors chant slogans as a public trash dumpster is set on fire during a protest in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, July 30, 2009. Iranian police fired tear gas and beat anti-government protesters with batons to disperse thousands at a graveside memorial Thursday for victims of post-election violence, witnesses and state television said. Demonstrations that drew thousands more later spread to other parts of the capital Tehran and more clashes with security forces erupted. Witnesses said police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators on Vali Asr Street who set tires and trash cans ablaze in response. (AP)
Anti-government Iranian protestors chant slogans as a public trash dumpster is set on fire during a protest in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, July 30, 2009. Iranian police fired tear gas and beat anti-government protesters with batons to disperse thousands at a graveside memorial Thursday for victims of post-election violence, witnesses and state television said. Demonstrations that drew thousands more later spread to other parts of the capital Tehran and more clashes with security forces erupted. Witnesses said police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators on Vali Asr Street who set tires and trash cans ablaze in response. (AP)

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