(Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament, exercising power since mass protests put the president to flight, named its new speaker as acting head of state on Sunday to replace Viktor Yanukovich and worked to form a new government.
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Reuters: Ukraine parliament names acting president, seeks government
Parliament Speaker and newly-appointed interim president of Ukraine, Olexandr Turchynov speaks during a session at the Parliament in Kiev on February 23, 2014. Ukrainian lawmakers on February 23 appointed parliament speaker Oleksandr Turchynov interim president, a day after they voted to oust President Viktor Yanukovych following three months of protests. Deputies voted by an overwhelming margin for Turchynov to act as head of state until new elections are held on May 25. Yanukovych, whose whereabouts are unknown, insisted on Saturday that he remained in charge. AFP PHOTO/ SERGEI SUPINSKY
