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Ukraine riot police move against protesters in central Kyiv

December 11, 2013December 11, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

Hundreds of Ukrainian police began storming a protest encampment in central Kyiv early Wednesday, clashing with anti-government demonstrators and ripping

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Bulgaria, Armenia and Cambodia lead ‘suffering’ index

December 10, 2013December 10, 2013 VOANews

Bulgaria once again leads the world in suffering, according to a survey of worldwide suffering done by the polling company

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Europe 

Ukrainian protesters topple Lenin statue

December 8, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

Anti-government protesters in Ukraine have toppled a statue of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin in central Kyiv, during the latest

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World 

South Africa prepares for Mandela’s funeral, mourning continues

December 8, 2013December 10, 2013 VOANews

South Africans are expected to assemble in churches, mosques and halls on Sunday for a national day of prayer and

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Russia rebukes Germany for participating in Kyiv protest

December 7, 2013February 11, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russia’s prime minister has admonished foreign politicians who have participated in the political events unfolding in Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev said

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Russian official: No deal reached between Ukraine, Russia

December 7, 2013 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A Russian official says no deal has been struck on Ukraine joining the Russian-led Customs Union, an issue that has

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Europe 

Former Ukrainian presidents back anti-government protests in Kyiv

December 5, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

Three former Ukrainian presidents have endorsed ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Kyiv aimed at ousting President Viktor Yanukovych for backing out

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Europe 

Thousands of protesters call for political change in Ukraine

December 3, 2013December 3, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

The Ukrainian parliament has rejected an opposition motion to hold a no-confidence vote on the government of Prime Minister Mykola

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Europe 

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians protest in Kyiv

December 1, 2013December 3, 2013 VOANews Ukraine

More than 100,000 protesters gathered in the center of Kyiv Sunday to express anger over the president’s refusal to sign

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