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EU Sanctions Belarus Officials, But Lacks Leverage Against 'Europe's Last
Dictator'

Henry Ridgwell

   LONDON - As protesters continue to take to the streets in Belarus
   following a disputed August 9 election, Europe says it will impose
   sanctions on Belarusian officials it says were involved in vote-rigging
   and in the violent crackdown on opposition demonstrations.

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