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Prague (Czech R.), Apr 29 (EFE / EPA) .- (CAMERA: Martin Divisek) Thousands of Czechs took to the streets of Prague and other cities in their country on Thursday to protest against the pro-Russian position of the head of state, the social democrat Milos Zeman.
Protesters mock presidential candidates during a protest themed 'Down with the fifth column of Ukrainian policy' in the centre of Kiev, displaying cardboard cutouts of persons whom the protesters call "pro-Russian candidates" ahead of the presidential election on March 31. IMAGES of cardboard cutouts of Ukrainian presidential candidates
Pro-Russian incumbent Milos Zeman has been re-elected Czech president, narrowly outpacing his pro-European liberal rival Jiri Drahos. IMAGES
Separatist leader Alexander Zacharchenko sweeps polls in rebel-held region of Ukraine to become the head of Donetsk People's Republic - a breakaway republic in eastern Ukraine. Pavithra George reports.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears alongside Ben Houchen at an event to celebrate the Conservative candidate's re-election as Tees Valley's mayor. The win is a rare bright spot for Britain's ruling Conservative party in local elections which have seen it lose council seats to Labour in results declared so far. IMAGES