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May 8, 2012

Russia: Hundreds of Protesters Arrested as Putin Resumes Presidency 
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Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's new president Monday, returning
to the office he held from 2000 to 2008. Putin is swapping offices with
Dmitry Medvedev who is expected to be confirmed as the new prime
minister today. On Monday, Russian police detained more than 300
protesters who opposed Putin's return to the presidency.

 

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