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The Maidan’s Last Stand: Ukraine’s Protesters Resist Police Crackdown
On Tuesday, Ukraine experienced the bloodiest day in its post-Soviet history as police clashed with opposition forces camped out in Kiev’s main square. Even if they are forced out, the protesters won’t give up the fight
Ukraine’s Protesters Face Violent Crackdown in Kiev
A new round of violence broke out in Kiev on Tuesday as anti-government protesters clashed with police outside Ukraine’s parliament and the nearby headquarters of President Viktor Yanukovych’s ruling party. Opposition medics told …
Ukraine Riot Police Advance on Protesters, 18 Dead in Clashes
It was the bloodiest day of clashes since protests began three months ago
WATCH: Ukraine’s Protesters Battle Police in Dramatic Live Video of Crackdown
It appears government efforts to squash three months of protests in the Ukrainian capital have reached a dramatic climax. On Tuesday, after failed negotiations, clashes between opponents of President Viktor Yanukovych and security forces re-ignited. Kiev police report at least nine deaths and many now expect a crackdown on protesters …
Ukraine Revolution Erupts in New Wave of Violence
Nine dead and dozens injured, say Kiev police
Pussy Riot Members Detained in Sochi Amid Looming Olympic Crackdown
They were quickly released
Swiss Fighter Jets Grounded Since Ethiopian Hijacking Occurred Outside Business Hours
Weekends and nights, the rich Alpine state relies on France for air defense
Scotland and the U.K. Contemplate Splitsville
Cold logic alone won’t stop Scotland from voting for independence from the rest of the U.K. on Sept. 18
Russia Leaps Up Sochi Medals Table to Vanquish the Ghosts of Vancouver
The party is warming up for the host team at the Winter Olympics
Matteo Renzi Asked To Form New Italian Government
39-year-old would become Italy’s youngest ever prime minister
Homeless Hungarian Wins Lottery Jackpot, Donates to Charity
Raises attention regarding controversial law against homelessness in Hungary
Sochi’s Olympic Cathedral May Be Its Holiest White Elephant
Wedged between railroad tracks and a freeway overpass, the Cathedral of the Holy Face of Christ the Savior has yet to find a congregation