Ukraine: Governing Coalition Splinters

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Ukraine sank deeper into political turmoil on Thursday as the governing coalition lost its majority in Parliament after a second faction bailed out. The move by the Samopomich faction, which holds 26 seats in the 450-seat Parliament, leaves the coalition partners with 217 votes. Another withdrew from the coalition a day earlier. The developments may lead to early parliamentary elections, something President Petro O. Poroshenko has sought to avoid, fearing it could further destabilize the nation. Reformers have accused the government of cronyism and corruption.