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News Wrap: Yanukovich defies opponents with economic plan

Season 2013 Episode 3530 | 6m 19s

In our news wrap Thursday, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich announced plans for his country to partially join a Russian-led economic union despite weeks of protests against the prospect. Also, Egyptian security forces intensified a crackdown on key figures in the Arab Spring.

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