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Title:Canada: Soviet Prime Minister Kosygin Manhandled By Assailant In Ottawa: Demonstrators Besiege Soviet Embassy
Date:17th October 1971
Summary:On 17 October about 800 demonstrators marched on the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa shouting anti-Russian slogans. The following day a man, believed to be a Hungarian refugee, grabbed Mr. Kosygin from behind. He was dragged off shouting pro-Hungarian and anti-Russian slogans. Mr. Kosygin appeared unhurt.
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Location:CANADA OTTAWA
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