Ukraine police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Kiev
Source: Reuters
Ukrainian police fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse protesters trying to enter the city council building in the capital Kiev, police and opposition activists said.
No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred when demonstrators began dismantling metal crowd barriers and trying to grab officers' helmets outside the building on Kiev's broad main boulevard.
Thousands of opposition protesters had gathered to rally against what they say is an illegitimate council session.
They say the mandate of the legislature, which is dominated by allies of President Viktor Yanukovich, ended in June and that a new election must be held.
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/02/us-ukraine-protest-idUSBRE9910F920131002
