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Ukrainian journalists disrupt government session

Ukrainian reporters on Wednesday disrupted a government session chaired by the prime minister, suggesting his family members could be the next victims of official inaction after police in Kiev stood by while pro-government activists attacked two journalists covering an opposition protest. Full story

In Ukraine, no way to avoid a bumpy ride

KIEV (Reuters) - As the snow and ice began to melt in Ukraine this spring, exposing fresh cracks and potholes in the roads, hundreds of motorists gathered outside a government building carrying unusual burdens. Full story

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine. Full story

Thawed bats released for Ukraine spring

   A biologist in the Ukraine saves 200 bats from a freezing winter by letting them "chill" in her refridgerator. TODAY.com's Dara Brown has the story.

Trade office targets Ukraine for copyright piracy concerns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Representative's office on Wednesday pinned a badge of shame on Ukraine for failing to protect U.S. copyrights, starting a process that could lead to revocation of U.S. trade benefits for the country. Full story

Ukraine government introduces bill to allow pipeline privatization

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's government asked parliament on Friday to lift a ban on the privatization of gas pipelines that pump Russian gas to Europe, which could allow Kiev to sell or lease them to Moscow in return for cheaper gas supplies. Full story

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  Ukrainian Parliament Brawl

A giant brawl broke out in the middle of a parliamentary session in Ukraine, reports CNBC's Sue Herera.

  Protesters go topless as Pope leads prayers

Members of the Ukrainian feminist group Femen went topless in St. Peter's Square in protest against the Vatican's stance on homosexuality. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Jellyfish invade Ukraine bay

Fisherman in Ukraine are hoping the thousands of jellyfish clogging the bay in Balaclava will draw more fish to the area. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Ukrainian lawmakers negotiate... with fists

Scuffles between lawmakers from Ukraine's ruling party and the opposition broke out in the country's parliament once again on Thursday morning over the election of parliamentary officials. NBCNews.com's Alex Witt reports.

  Topless protesters arrested in Ukraine

Topless Femen activists protested against the makeup of Ukraine's new parliament before its opening session. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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