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Supporters and opponents of Ukraine president clash in Kiev

KIEV (Reuters) - Supporters and opponents of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich scuffled as both sides held large rallies in the capital Kiev on Saturday, police and local media said.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

Amnesty urges Ukraine to stamp out police torture

KIEV (Reuters) - Amnesty International urged Ukraine on Thursday to put an end to "shocking levels of mistreatment of detainees" by police, but Kiev said the rights group had exagerrated the problem. Full story

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People wait for a bus in central Kiev

People wait for a bus in central Kiev May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich (UKRAINE - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

UDAR party leader Klitschko takes part in a rally in Kiev
People take part in the presentation of a replica of a 9th-11th century Kievan Russia battle vessel "Knyaz Vladimir" on the Dnipro river in Kiev
People take part in the presentation of a replica of a 9th-11th century Kievan Russia battle vessel "Knyaz Vladimir" on the Dnipro river in Kiev

People take part in the presentation of a replica of a 9th-11th century Kievan Russia battle vessel "Knyaz Vladimir" on the Dnipro river in Kiev May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Sergii Polezhaka (UKRAINE - Tags: SOCIETY)

People sail on board a replica of a 9th-11th century Kievan Russia battle vessel "Knyaz Vladimir" during its presentation on the Dnipro river in Kiev
People sail on board a replica of a 9th-11th century Kievan Russia battle vessel "Knyaz Vladimir" during its presentation on the Dnipro river in Kiev

People sail on board a replica of a 9th-11th century Kievan Russia battle vessel "Knyaz Vladimir" during its presentation on the Dnipro river in Kiev May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Sergii Polezhaka (UKRAINE - Tags: SOCIETY)

Opposition deputies stretch banner in support of imprisoned former Ukrainian Prime Minister Tymoshenko during session of Parliament, attended by President Yanukovich, in Kiev
Opposition deputies stretch banner in support of imprisoned former Ukrainian Prime Minister Tymoshenko during session of Parliament, attended by President Yanukovich, in Kiev

Opposition deputies stretch a banner in support of imprisoned former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during a session of the Parliament, attended by President Viktor Yanukovich, in Kiev, May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich (UKRAINE - Tags: POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)