Controversial demolition of Georgian war memorial leaves 2 people dead
Demolition of Georgian war memorial kills 2 Georgian president announces plan to send 900 troops to U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan
Georgia to send 900 troops to Afghanistan TBILISI, Georgia — President Mikhail Saakashvili says Georgia will contribute more than 900 troops next year to the U.S.-led coalition forces in Afghanistan. Georgia’s foreign minister, a veteran Soviet diplomat, renounces Russian citizenship
Georgia’s FM renounces Russian citizenship Hollywood star Andy Garcia plays Georgian president in film about 2008 Russia-Georgia warTBILISI, Georgia — Tens of thousands of cheering people filled the streets in front of Georgia’s parliament, but they came to make a movie, not stage one of the capital’s frequent mass demonstrations. US defense official says Russia not complying with cease-fire that ended the war with Georgia
US defense official says Russia not complying with Georgia war cease-fireTBILISI, Georgia — A senior U.S. defense official says Russia is not complying with the cease-fire that ended last year’s war with Georgia, and says Washington wants international observers in Russian-controlled territories. Georgian leader for probing US role in ‘rose revolution’TBILISI - The head of Georgia’s Labour party Tuesday urged Washington to investigate the involvement of some US officials in “bankrolling” Georgia’s “rose revolution” in 2003. Iran nuclear scientist vanishes after pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, raising questionsTEHRAN, Iran — The disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in June is raising questions about whether he defected and gave the West information on Iran’s nuclear program. EU boosts Georgia patrols before releasing war report expected to blame both Russia, GeorgiaMOSCOW — On the eve of a European Union report on who started the Russia-Georgia war, EU monitors said Tuesday they have stepped up patrols in Georgia to keep tensions from boiling over into violence. Georgia Def Min reverses field, says US training aimed at Afghan security _ not RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s defense minister asserted Friday that U.S. training for his Afghanistan-bound troops could also be put to use in any new flare-up with Russia, then retracted the statement amid American handwringing. Georgia Def Min: Afghan-bound Georgia troops could use US training against RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s defense minister said Friday that training his troops will receive from the U.S. military before heading to Afghanistan could also be used in Georgia’s “very difficult security environment.” Afghan-bound Georgia troops could use US training against RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s defense minister said Friday that training the U.S. military is giving to the country’s soldiers headed to Afghanistan involve skills that could be used in any new outbreak of fighting between Georgia and Russia. US Marines to arrive in Georgia to help train its troops for mission in AfghanistanTBILISI, Georgia — A group of U.S. Marines will arrive in Georgia to help train its troops for a mission alongside coalition forces in Afghanistan, the U.S. Embassy said Friday. On war’s anniversary, Georgian president slams Russian ‘invaders,’ vows peaceful victoryTBILISI, Georgia — Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili defiantly marked the first anniversary of his country’s war with Russia on Friday, denouncing Russian troops who control two Georgian regions as “invaders.” Georgia quietly commemorates first anniversary of war with RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia marked one year since its war with Russia on Friday with quiet moments and somber ceremonies — a nationwide minute of silence, a human chain in a war-battered town, a soldier’s small son gazing at his father’s tombstone. Georgia, Russia push for public opinion victory on war’s anniversaryTBILISI, Georgia — A year after their war, Russia and Georgia are locked in a battle of words and images over how the world will remember the conflict. Each seeks to be exonerated, each wants its adversary condemned — and both say the other side is spoiling for a new fight. Georgia, Russia step back from fears that new war looms as first anniversary approachesTBILISI, Georgia — Despite rising tensions and slashing rhetoric as the first anniversary of the Russian war approaches, top officials in Tbilisi and Moscow downplay the likelihood of renewed fighting — but for deeply different reasons. Georgia accuses Russia of trying to seize more territory outside breakaway South OssetiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia accused Russia on Monday of trying to take more territory outside the breakaway province of South Ossetia as tensions rose before the first anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war last summer. South Ossetia claims mortar shells fired from Georgia; Tbilisi deniesTBILISI, Georgia — Authorities in the separatist Georgian region of South Ossetia said Saturday that two mortar shells had fired into the territory from Georgia proper, and Russia quickly warned that it might retaliate. Georgia still bears scars a year after war with RussiaTBILISI - Since last summer’s war with Russia over the country’s breakaway provinces, Georgia’s President Mikheil Saakashvili may have felt at times like a man under siege. The situation remains tense along the administrative borders to South Ossetia and Abkhazia, while on the home front Saakashvili experienced a three-month blockade of parliament, coupled with demands for his resignation. US Vice President Biden pledges to stand behind Georgia, in message mixed with tough loveTBILISI, Georgia — A year after Georgia’s disastrous war with Russia, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured the small country on Thursday that the United States stands behind it in their continuing conflicts with their region’s dominant power. US supports Georgia in many ways, says BidenTBILISI - Washington regards Georgia as an important strategic partner and will continue to safeguard its security, US Vice President Joe Biden said here Thursday. US Vice President Biden pledges to stand behind Georgia, a year after its war with RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — In a speech interrupted by several standing ovations, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told somber Georgian officials on Thursday that Washington stands behind them a year after their army was routed in a war with neighboring Russia. US backtracks on Georgian president’s request for US weapons in talks with BidenTBILISI, Georgia — U.S. officials are now saying Georgia’s president did not ask U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for advanced U.S. weaponry and unarmed observers to help monitor a cease-fire along the boundaries of two Moscow-backed breakaway regions. Georgia asks Biden for advanced US weapons, observers; US makes no promises on military aidTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday for advanced U.S. weaponry, military aid and unarmed observers to monitor a cease-fire along the boundaries of two Moscow-backed breakaway regions, a senior U.S. official said. Georgia expected to ask Biden for US weapons and observers to beef up security near enclavesTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday for advanced U.S. weaponry, military aid and unarmed observers to monitor a cease-fire along the boundaries of two Moscow-backed breakaway regions, a senior U.S. administration official said. Biden to Georgia, Ukraine: US will not recognize Russian ’sphere of influence’ claimTBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged support for efforts by Ukraine and Georgia to break free of Russia’s orbit, saying Washington would not recognize Kremlin claims to an exclusive sphere of influence over former Soviet states. Biden assures Georgia that America ’stands with you’TBILISI, Georgia — The Obama administration firmly supports Georgia, but President Mikhail Saakashvili must further encourage democracy, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday. Georgia crowds greet Biden with flags, pleas for continued US supportTBILISI, Georgia — Hundreds of flag-waving Georgians lined streets in the capital to welcome U.S. Vice President Joe Biden following his arrival in the former Soviet republic a year after its war with Russia. Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Georgia in show of support a year after war with RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is in Georgia to show support for the former Soviet republic a year after its war with Russia. |
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