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Ukraine police storm Kyiv protest camp; 21 dead

February 19, 2014February 20, 2014 VOANews Ukraine

Fires burned and stun grenades ripped through the center of the Ukrainian capital early Wednesday as riot police charged the

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White House urges Ukraine government to de-escalate

February 18, 2014 Dan Robinson of VOANews Ukraine

The White House said Tuesday that the United States is “appalled” by violence in Kyiv, and urged President Viktor Yanukovych

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Ukraine: 13 dead, including six police, more than 100 injured

February 18, 2014February 19, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Pyatt says America will hold Yanukovych responsible Feb. 18, 11:13 p.m. — U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt to

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Police clash with Ukraine protesters, 9 dead

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 VOANews Ukraine

Ukrainian riot police used water cannons late Tuesday as they advanced on anti-government protesters in the center of Kyiv after

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Ukraine: Police advance on EuroMaidan at night after government ultimatum – live updates

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Protesters take over police headquarters in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts Feb. 18, 10:22 p.m. — Several news media outlets report that

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Four reported dead, more than 100 injured as violent clashes break out near Ukraine’s parliament (live updates)

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Open warfare broke out on the streets of Kyiv today, with four people reportedly killed and more than 100 people

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Protesters, police clash in Kyiv

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 VOANews Ukraine

Ukrainian protesters clashed with police Tuesday after being stopped from a march to the Ukrainian parliament building in Kyiv. Witnesses

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Greece suffers debt relief talks setback

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Greece’s hopes of being granted debt relief by its EU counterparts were dealt a blow on February 17. Following a

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Romanian lawmakers eye loans conversion law

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Romania

About 130 Romanian deputies and senators are endorsing a bill that will allow people with bank loans in foreign currencies

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