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Ukrainians voted Sunday in local elections that were viewed as the first test of President Viktor Yanukovych's popularity and commitment to democracy since taking office in February. Voters cast ballots for mayors and local councils at 33,000 polling stations across the country amid lengthy queues, arm-long ballot papers containing dozens of candidates, and claims from opposition parties of widespread violations. Read the story here.