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City Burning

Before and After: Pics of Kiev's Independence Square

At least 26 people died during violence in the Ukranian city this morning.
2.15pm, 20 Feb 2014
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IF YOU LOOK up Independence Square on Google Streetview.

This is the image that will be returned to you.

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Google Streetview.

A far cry from the burnt-out, devastating images being aired on television sets and computer screens across the globe today.

Here are the images from the same place today, as residents of Kiev see their city turn into a warzone around them.

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    Source: Marko Drobnjakovic

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    Source: Marko Drobnjakovic

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    Source: Marko Drobnjakovic

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    Source: Sergei Chuzavkov

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    Source: Sergei Chuzavkov

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    Source: Sergei Chuzavkov/PA

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    Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    An anti-government protester draped in a Ukrainian flag stands atop a barricade on the outskirts of Independence Square in Kiev. Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Anti-government protesters pause at a barricade on the outskirts of Independence Square. Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Anti-government protesters crowd the Independence Square in Kiev.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Activists carry a dead protester during clashes with police in Kiev's Independence Square.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Activists pay respects to protesters killed in clashes with police.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    An activist covers a protester who was killed in clashes with police.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    People look at protesters who were killed in clashes.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    Activists evacuate a wounded protester during clashes with police in Kiev's Independence Square.Source: AP/Press Association Images

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    A high-ranking police officer, left, and a protester representative hold talks near the Cabinet of Ministers in the center Kiev, Ukraine today. Source: AP/Press Association Images

At least 26 protesters were killed in today’s renewed violence and crisis talks are currently underway in Brussels. The EU is expected to announced sanctions against the country later today.

Read: 26 dead in renewed Kiev violence — hotel lobby converted to impromptu morgue

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    Cal Mooney
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    Oct 26th 2011, 12:52 PM

    Emm, who is the woman in this photo …

    ‘ A mock Presidential debate at Assumption Secondary School, Walkinstown. We think it’s mock. Image:’

    She looks nothing like the woman in any of the posters running for president… Is it Dana ?

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    Ryan Murphy
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    Oct 26th 2011, 2:59 PM

    Looks like the real Seanie is gone to ground-was supposed to be on local radio today, but on mature reflection, decided against it.

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    Ryan Murphy
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    Oct 26th 2011, 3:20 PM

    I gather he subsequently did the interview-I blame Pat Kenny for not updating me!

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    Ray
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    Oct 26th 2011, 1:09 PM

    Would help if the picture of Mary Davis was in focus.

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    Diarmuid Donoghue
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    Oct 26th 2011, 5:10 PM

    cheers,might just get the eyes looked at.her poster does look well from a distance….hmmm

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    Diarmuid Donoghue
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    Oct 26th 2011, 1:21 PM

    Would it Ray?seem a bit defensive,are you a davis fan??must admit her posters, she looks well in them. Will you be giving her your number 1 tomorrow, ray ;-)

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    Ray
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    Oct 26th 2011, 3:25 PM

    Yes it would Diarmuid. No I am not of fan of Davis. I am a fan of standards in photojournalism, however. If you think she looks well in the posters, then you need to address the focus issue you have with your eyes. Michael D will get my vote, as he is the only one fit to represent the Irish people.

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    Claire Thomas
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    Oct 26th 2011, 10:52 PM

    Please watch this :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhgLTp_e9Kk

    Vote Martin McGuinness No 1 for a President who will shake up the greedy politicians & their cronies…

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