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Ukraine Government Cancels Meeting Amid Protest
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No explanation given for cancellation





Viktor Yanukovych (File photo)The Ukrainian government has canceled a
planned meeting at its headquarters in Kiev after hundreds of
protesters massed outside to prevent Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych
from entering.

Government officials told reporters Wednesday the cabinet meeting
would not take place, as planned. No explanation was given.

Earlier, opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, the apparent winner of
Sunday's presidential runoff election, urged supporters to stage a
blockade to stop Mr. Yanukovych from convening the meeting.

Meanwhile, officials say Mr. Yanukovych has filed a formal complaint
with the Central Election Commission challenging Sunday's runoff,
claiming widespread fraud.

Official results show Mr. Yushchenko won 52 percent of the vote.


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