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March 10, 2014

U.S. to Host Ukrainian PM Ahead of Crimea Secession Vote 
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Tens of thousands took part in rival pro-unity and pro-Russian rallies
in Ukraine on Sunday ahead of a planned secession referendum in
Russian-occupied Crimea. Crimea is set to vote this Sunday on whether to
break off from Ukraine and join Russia following the ouster of Ukrainian
President Viktor Yanukovych last month. In a show of support for the new
government, the White House has announced President Obama will host
newly installed Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk at the White
House this week. We'll have more from Ukraine after headlines.

 

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