former ukrainian interior minister and opposition leader yuri lutsenko is in the hospital after being injured in clashes between police and antigovernment protesters. suffered head injuries after trying to intervene in a confrontation between right police and opposition activists. at least nine others were also hospitalized. the incident took place during a protest against the sentencing of three opposition activists. , berlinews now performance in the giant slalom. victoryear-old grabbed in switzerland. himsensational win makes the second ever german to conquer the discipline that many consider alpine skiing costs toughest. -- skiing's toughest. in the women's downhill, continued absence has given the rest of the field a real chance. markedman skier has been out as a favorite for olympic they in russia, but at latest world cup, she was outdone by one of the sport's veterans. >> elisabeth gÖrgl was delighted to return to form. she won the world cup event downtown -- downhill in austria. produced anold almost perfect run. conditions were difficult at the secured at gorgl fifth career w