Bulgarian woman sets herself on fire in front of presidency

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Bulgarian woman sets herself on fire in front of presidency

SOFIA (Reuters) - A Bulgarian woman was rushed to hospital after setting fire to herself outside the president's office on Monday, as the president discussed the formation of a new government following an inconclusive election last month. The woman's motives remained unclear, but her action comes after seven people set themselves on fire across the country in the spring of 2013 in protest against low living standards and suspected corruption amongst Bulgaria's political elite. "The woman, a 39-year-old, was taken to hospital. ...

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