Russian prosecutors launched criminal proceedings against ultranationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky. Head of the second largest faction in the lower house of Parliament, Zhirinovsky faces “hooliganism” charges for spitting and throwing water last week at fellow legislators during a debate. Meanwhile, Zhirinovsky reportedly visited Libya, where he promised strongman Muammar Gadhafi closer Russian-Libyan ties.
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