Belarus riot police halt protests

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Riot police in the Belarus capital, Minsk, have broken up a five-day demonstration against the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko.

More than 100 troops poured into the central square and loaded protesters into waiting trucks.

Small groups of demonstrators have been gathering in the square since Mr Lukashenko secured a third term in office last Sunday. The opposition condemned the election result, saying the vote was rigged.

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