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Russia riot police break up gay protest, arrests
16 May 2009 08:55:33 GMT
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MOSCOW, May 16 (Reuters) - Riot police broke up a gay rights demonstration on Saturday ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final, grabbing protesters and throwing them into police cars and a waiting bus.

Those arrested for taking part in the demonstration, which had been banned by city authorities, included British gay rights activist Peter Tatchell and a Russian gay rights leader. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, writing by Michael Stott)


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