Protesters in Bahrain return to the streets

Thousands of anti-government protesters in Bahrain have entered Pearl Square, the focal point of protests in the capital Manama.



Jubilant protesters returned after riot police fired tear gas and shotgun rounds before leaving.



Reports say some sixty people may have been injured.



The army, which guarded the square after using deadly force to clear it on Thursday, was earlier ordered out.



Bahrain's crown prince is reportedly holding initial talks with opposition parties.



They include the main Shia opposition parties in the Sunni-ruled Gulf state.