Protesters, Police Clash in Ukrainian Capital

Protesters clashed with riot police in Kyiv on Sunday, as up to 100,000 Ukrainians massed in defiance of new laws aimed at stamping out anti-government demonstrations. A group of radical activists began attacking police with sticks as protesters tried to push toward the Ukrainian parliament building, which has been cordoned off by rows of police and buses.   The protesters, many wearing hard hats and gas masks, used stun grenades, fire extinguishers and flares as they attacked...

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