Damascus has a strange knack for miscalculations, where today it finds itself embroiled in the Russian-Georgian conflict and is once again in the eye of the international storm. …
U.S. says likely to help Georgia rebuild military
The United States expects to help Georgia rebuild its military following the conflict with Russia over breakaway South Ossetia, a top U.S. general said on Thursday. Full Story …
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Medvedev commits to Friday pull-out as NATO feud erupts
President Dmitry Medvedev has issued a fresh commitment to withdraw almost all Russian troops from Georgia before the weekend as NATO-Russia relations plunged to their lowest ebb in years. Full Story …
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Moscow says troops withdrawing
Russia said its troops began withdrawing from the conflict zone in Georgia on Monday, including the strategic central city of Gori, “according to the peace plan” that sought to end fighting has …
Georgia: 'No Signs' Of Withdrawal
Georgia's foreign affairs ministry said that the troops were moving south from the central city of Kashuri towards Borjomi and Sachkhere. Full Story …
Chavez calls Georgia's leader a US 'puppet'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he considers Georgia's leader a "puppet" of Washington and is backing Russia in its conflict with the former Soviet republic. Full Story …
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Food aid handed out in occupied Gori
The United States has provided more than $3.6 million in aid to Georgia and supplies are being distributed in the Russian-occupied town of Gori, the U.S. government's aid agency said on Friday. Full …
Georgians force to clean South Ossetia streets
Russian troops and their armed allies forced Georgian men to clean the streets of South Ossetia's bombed-out capital Saturday, avenging Georgia's attack on the breakaway province a week ago. Full …
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Georgia: War in the Caucasus
Highlights -Georgian and Russian military forces continue battling in South Ossetia -Russia has threatened to widen the conflict by attacking positions deep into Georgian territory -The situation …
New Defense Strategy Emphasizes the Importance of Low-Intensity Conflict
Highlights - The Pentagon cited the war against global extremism as its top priority - While much emphasis is placed on mastering irregular warfare, potential conventional threats from Russia and …
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