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Ukraine, more dangerously divided than ever.

Hello again, I'm Arminolni, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

A daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

Riot police used clubs, shields, and tear gas to attack lines of hand-holding demonstrators

early this morning in Kiev, Ukraine's capital city.

Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed disgust at the use of force against a peaceful protest.

It started almost three weeks ago when President

Viktorovych spurned the European Union in favor of Russia. Now it's about civil rights and demands for him to step down.

We'll update today's action, the role of billionaire oligarchs, and the international fallout.

Today's talking point, the Newtown massacreacre and Gun Control, one year later.

First, here's the news.

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