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Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders sign a deal on early presidential polls after months of political crisis.

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Italy's PM-in-waiting names cabinet

Matteo Renzi formally accepts the mandate to lead a new Italian government, and names his new cabinet.

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