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                    Ukranians Protest in Defiance of New Law

   Tens of thousands of demonstrators have massed in central Kyiv in
   defiance of Ukraine`s new legislation that significantly limits their
   right to protest.
   Sunday`s rally came after supporters of President Viktor Yanukovych
   pushed through legislation meant to quash rallies calling for Mr.
   Yanukovych`s ouster.
   Anti-government protesters have filled the streets of Kyiv and other
   Ukrainian cities since November when President Yanukovych reversed
   positions and refused to sign a trade deal with the European Union,
   opting instead for stronger ties with Russia. Since then, Moscow has
   promised to buy $15 billion in Ukrainian debt and cut the price of
   Russian gas to Ukraine to strengthen the struggling economy.
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   law/1833137.html

References

   1. http://www.voanews.com/content/ukranians-protest-in-defiance-of-new-law/1833137.html