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Opposition parties in Ukraine have called for early elections amid ongoing protests at the government's refusal to sign an EU association agreement.

A “national resistance” HQ is to be set up, they said, followed by a nationwide strike. Thousands have regrouped in Kiev after being violently dispersed.

President Viktor Yanukovych said he was “deeply outraged” by the violence. A big rally is expected on Sunday. Jailed ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko has urged people to overthrow the government.

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