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  • Opposition lawmakers chase away two colleagues from the parliament hall, Kyiv, Ukraine, December 12, 2012.
  • Members of parliament scuffle with colleagues at the first session of newly-elected Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv, December 12, 2012.
  • Lawmakers fight in parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, December 12, 2012.
  • Members of the opposition party Svoboda break down a fence in front of parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, December 12, 2012.
  • Activists from  Svoboda fight with riot police in front of parliament, Kyiv, Ukraine, December 12, 2012.

Ukraine Parliament Opens Amid Protests

Published December 12, 2012

Ukraine's new parliament convened Wednesday in a session marred by protests and fist fights.


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