DUBAI (Reuters) - Media freedom groups have accused Bahrain of using this weekend's Formula One motor race as a propaganda exercise to improve its international image, saying it wants to stop journalists reporting on anti-government protests.
With police firing tear gas and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators, Bahrain has turned back some reporters at the airport in the days leading up to the race, while allowing others in. One Reuters correspondent was still waiting for an entry visa as Grand Prix cars took to the track for Friday's first practice session amid tight security.
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