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Dozens wounded as protesters clash in Jordan

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Hundreds of Islamic hard-liners protesting against the government have clashed with supporters of Jordan's king outside the capital, wounding dozens.

 

About 350 extremist Salafi Muslims faced off with a slightly smaller group of pro-king loyalists in the town of Zarqa on Friday. The demonstrations turned violent when a supporter of Jordan's king came under attack. (AP)

 

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