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Ukrainian parliamentary elections begin

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Reuters - Ukrainians began voting in parliamentary polls on Sunday, providing the first electoral test for President Viktor Yushchenko's liberal team that rose to power through the 2004 "Orange Revolution."

Ukrainians prepare for elections

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Ukrainians prepare to go to the polls, a year after the "Orange Revolution" brought Viktor Yushchenko to power.

Ukraine votes for new parliament in key poll

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AFP - Voters in Ukraine head to the polls Sunday to choose a new parliament, the first electoral test for their bickering "orange revolution" leadership and the ex-Soviet state's new pro-Western drive.

Ukraine readies for key parliamentary poll

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AFP - Election-weary Ukrainians readied to go to the polls to elect a new parliament, the first electoral test of their bickering "orange revolution" leadership that will decide the fate of the ex-Soviet nation's new pro-Western drive.

Ukraine Opposition Leader Leading in Polls

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AP - A pro-Russian opposition leader accused President Viktor Yushchenko of deceiving Ukraine to seize power in the 2004 Orange Revolution, telling thousands at a campaign rally Friday that it was time for a change of government.

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