Ukraine: Tymoshenko enters election race

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's party has nominated her as its candidate for president.

Leaders of the bloc told a rally in Kiev's Independence Square Saturday that the decision was unanimous.

Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych launched his campaign for the presidency on Friday.

Mr. Yanukovych, who has promised to end the economic problems he says were caused by his pro-western rivals, is considered the front-runner for the January 17 election.

Agencies

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