Anti-Government Protesters Reach Pakistan's Parliament

Thousands of anti-government protesters have reached Pakistan's parliament building, despite the government's efforts to keep them away. The protesters, armed with wire cutters and at least one crane, early Wednesday managed to get past the barricade of shipping containers that Pakistani security forces put in place to protect Islamabad's so-called "Red Zone." That's where the parliament building is located.  In addition to parliament, the area houses many...

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