Sunday, December 11, 2011

Russia's stunning protests end with hint of change (AP)

 

A protester stands during a rally in downtown St. Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. The sign reads 'No vote.' More than 10,000 people have protested in St. Petersburg against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party, which won the largest share of a parliamentary election that observers say was rigged.  (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)AP - Tens of thousands of people held the largest anti-government protests that post-Soviet Russia has ever seen to criticize electoral fraud and demand an end to Vladimir Putin's rule. Police showed surprising restraint and state-controlled TV gave the nationwide demonstrations unexpected airtime, but there is no indication the opposition is strong enough to push for real change from the prime minister or his ruling party.

Russia's stunning protests end with hint of change (AP)
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:21:38 GMT

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