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Gay Pride in Kiev Cancelled

19:51 20/05/2012 KIEV, May 20 (RIA Novosti)

The first gay pride parade in Ukraine planned for May 20 was canceled due to threats against its members, reported Ukrainian news agency UNIAN quoting the organizers.

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