AP - Iran began ground military exercises Saturday and defiantly warned that it could cut off oil exports to "hostile" European nations as tensions rise over suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility if sanctions fail to rein in the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Iran launches new military exercises (AP)
Bahrainis hold independent dialogue over political crisis (Reuters)
Reuters - Bahrainis of different political stripes faced off in a rare forum on Saturday to try to bridge deep rifts against a backdrop of continued disturbances outside the Gulf Arab state's capital.
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Palestinians call for PM’s fall over taxes (AP)
AP - Hundreds of Palestinian protesters have called for their prime minister's resignation over recent tax and price increases.
