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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 19 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » 14 killed in violent clashes in Ukraine capital Kiev By Europe correspondent Phil Williams, wires At least 14 people have died in Ukraine's capital Kiev, in the worst day of violence since anti-government demonstrations erupted 12 weeks ago. Kiev plunged into chaos when protesters attempted to push towards the parliament and president Viktor Yanukovych's party headquarters. Protesters armed with rocks and petrol bombs fought running battles with riot police, who replied with water canons, stun grenades and rubber bullets. A police spokeswoman said seven civilians and six policemen died in several hours of clashes, some from gunshot wounds, in what was also Ukraine's bloodiest day since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. A representative of the protesters said one other civilian had also died. 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A police spokeswoman said seven civilians and six policemen died in several hours of clashes, some from gunshot wounds, in what was also Ukraine's bloodiest day since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. A representative of the protesters said one other civilian had also died. More » China rejects UN criticism in North Korea report Iran, world powers begin talks on final nuclear deal Body of missing Japanese diver found off Bali coast Pakistan's Musharraf in court for treason hearing Pussy Riot members arrested in Sochi Business More Business » Virgin's Borghetti slams Qantas and Hockey over assistance talk By Lexi Metherell Virgin's boss John Borghetti says Qantas is peddling myths, and the Federal Government is buying them. The usually reserved Mr Borghetti appeared on the ABC's AM and RN Breakfast programs this morning to argue that Qantas was simply conning the Government into giving it a "free ride". 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