Dozens detained in Russian New Year’s Eve protests

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Series Details 1.1.11
Publication Date 01/01/2011
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Police in Russia detained at least 120 opponents of the government who took part in authorised protests on New Year's Eve, 31 December 2010. The regularly scheduled rallies take place at the end of months with 31 days.
Source Link http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,14746393,00.html
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