MOSCOW, August 8 (RIA Novosti) - Over 1,000 civilians have been killed as the result of an attack by Georgia on the capital of its breakaway republic of South Ossetia, the North Ossetian nationalities minister said Friday. “According to the South Ossetian information and press committee, the number of fatalities is estimated, according to preliminary […]

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Russia is concerned, as battles rage to try to push the Georgian offensive back. Major world powers and military blocs call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and specifically a withdrawal of Russian reinforcements which is likely the only thing stopping Georgia from claiming a military victory over South Ossetia; however Russia seems unshakably determined […]

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Stalemate to resume after war with Georgia/South Ossetia? Will Georgia continue pursuing its military objectives despite strong action and support from Russia of the besieged caucus? Will Russia attempt to reclaim South Ossetia for itself? A lot of questions arise from latest incursions, especially with Russia’s answer coming in the form of a column […]

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Boston Globe www.boston.com/bostonglobe
August 9, 2008
TALKS WITH Iran have reached another impasse. The Islamic regime recently rejected yet another package of incentives that the United States, China, Russia, Britain, France, and Germany put together in an effort to coax Tehran from ending its nuclear enrichment program. Intelligence agencies fear the Iranians will soon reach the critical […]

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Iran Friday for defying a long-standing international demand to freeze uranium enrichment. France, which holds the rotating EU presidency, said European governments would also carefully watch financial groups doing business with Iranian banks and step up checks on ships and airplanes traveling to Iran. The measures would be in addition to _ not in place […]

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Saturday August 09 2008 10:50 BST
Russia said today it had pushed Georgian forces from the capital of South Ossetia in fierce fighting that Moscow said had killed 1,500 people.On the second day of fighting that started with a Georgian military attempt to retake the separatist region, Russian planes widened the conflict, attacking targets deep inside […]

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war play out? What escalations are planned or created by conditions dictation on the near horizon, and how this may play into other standoffs w1 Vote(s) ]]>

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Several explosions rock Kuqa in China’s remote XinjiangXinhua, China - 52 minutes agoLocal military sources confirmed the incident and said the military force have begun mobilization for reaction. Kuqa is the most populous county of Aksu …Report: Explosions rock restive Chinese region The Associated PressExplosions rock China’s restive Xinjiang -Xinhua guardian.co.uk all 65 news articles

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Middle East Online

Syria rules out new IAEA visit to bombed siteMSNBC - 1 hour agoSyria fears the IAEA probe could lead to a massive investigation similar to the probe Iran has been subjected to for more than five years — and to related …What is Syria Hiding from the IAEA? American Thinker all 317 news […]

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Georgia: Tbilisi residents defiant in face of Russian military mightTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour agoBy Adrian Blomfield in Tbilisi They may have been warned that their city is a possible target for Russian bombs, but even after government buildings and …

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ABC News

Mauritania junta’s promise of democracy in doubtThe Associated Press - 1 hour agoAlso, Mauritania is only one of three Arab League countries to recognize Israel, though that policy is almost certain to remain unchanged. …Video: Mauritanian military stages coup - 6 Aug 08 AlJazeeraEnglishMauritania junta to curb Islamists Reuters South AfricaMauritania’s Coup Leaders […]

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Russia’s military actions could affect relations with EUFocus News, Bulgaria - 1 hour agoRussia’s military actions against Georgia could affect ties between the European Union and Moscow, which should respect Georgia’s borders, the EU’s French …

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AFP

Russia Prepares for Naval Blockade of GeorgiaKommersant, Russia - 1 hour ago“That makes it clear that the targets of the Russian military were not only Georgian economic objects, but international objects on Georgian territory,” she …Georgia says Russia tried to blow up Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline Focus NewsRussia / Georgia conflict sounds alarm bells at threat to vital […]

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New York Times

Russia strikes a blow at its fears of Nato encirclementTimes Online, UK - 1 hour agoIn July four Russian military jets violated Georgian airspace, triggering Georgian protests and a threat to shoot down the next Russian warplane. …Analysis: Georgian Army May Be Tough Nut for Russia to Crack Deutsche WelleRussia, Georgia come to blows; […]

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Book Review: “The Volunteer”LA Canyon News, CA - 2 hours agoThis fact helped explain a paradox I’d noticed since joining the Israeli army. No other nation on earth is more dependent on its military for its survival. …

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PRESS TV

Analysis: Fresh energy problems for new presidentThe Associated Press - 2 hours agoMcCain and Obama agree on some, sharply disagree on others, including the role of nuclear power. A McCain presidency would be a boon to the nuclear power …Report: Nuclear waste disposal will cost US $96B The Associated Press all 368 news articles

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Times Online

Russian forces stop Georgian offensive against South OssetiaHindu, India - 3 hours agoThe Russian military said 13 Russian peacekeepers were killed on Friday and about 150 wounded. The conflict on Saturday spread to Georgia’s other breakaway …Video: Casualties and damage in the S Ossetian conflict - 09 Aug 08 AlJazeeraEnglishGeorgia Army Launches New Offensive on […]

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AFP

Delicate balancing act needed to avoid sparking all-out war in the …Sunday Herald, UK - 3 hours agoHe’s probably right and that will explain why Israel is strengthening its military presence along the border and has moved Patriot anti-missile batteries to …Slain Syrian aide supplied missiles to Hezbollah Times Online“It’s a Mad House! A Mad House!” […]

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Voice of America

Obama: McCain Embraces Failed Bush PoliciesVoice of America - 3 hours agoHe has proposed expanding offshore oil drilling and developing nuclear power, clean coal technology and new energy sources. Senator McCain is in Las Vegas, …

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Voice of America

Burma Releases Dissidents Arrested During ProtestVoice of America - 5 hours agoBy VOA News Burma’s opposition says the military government has released 43 of 48 activists detained Friday for a protest marking the 20th anniversary of …Burmese junta arrest 48 on uprising anniversary eve Telegraph.co.ukMyanmar frees most detained “8-8-88″ marchers guardian.co.ukBeijing holds […]

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The Left Must Say No to the “Mullahs Bomb”!Workers’ Liberty, UK - 6 hours agoAs it happened, there was no nuclear war. But on a number of occasions we came close to a world destroying war. The best known of the near-war occasions is …

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Pelosi Statement on Russian Military Action in GeorgiaPR Newswire (press release), NY - 6 hours ago9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding Russian military action in Georgia: “The future of Georgia …

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The Associated Press

Russian troops raid Georgian town; scores deadThe Associated Press - 7 hours agoHe estimated that Russia sent 2500 troops into Georgia. The Russian military has not said how many of its troops were deployed. Russian military aircraft …

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Azeri Press Agency

Number of Russian military aircrafts shot down in Georgia reaches 10Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan - 11 hours agoSecretary of Georgia’s Security Council Alexander Lomaia said that 10 Russian military aircrafts, which violated the country’s airspace within the past two …Georgian Side Brings Down Three Russian Attack Aircrafts Trend News Agency all 3 news articles

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Prosecutor cites Davis-Besse ‘war‘ mantraToledo Blade, OH - 11 hours agos management team seven years ago when it began fending off a Nuclear Regulatory Commission order to shut down the Davis-Besse nuclear plant three months …Federal Davis-Besse trial begins in Toledo Toledo Blade all 4 news articles

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The People’s Voice

Israel ready to annihilate 70 million IraniansThe People’s Voice, TN - 14 hours agoI can already tell you now, that I will not have on my conscience 70 million deaths through a nuclear war which will just be the beginning of it all. …

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Aljazeera.net

WORLD & NATION UPDATE: ABROADNewsday, NY - 15 hours agoThe European Union tightened trade sanctions against Iran Friday for defying a long-standing international demand to freeze uranium enrichment. …Kurdish rebels threaten more attacks in Turkey The Associated PressKurdish rebel group PKK threatens more attacks PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) all 132 news articles

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BBC News

Was driver behind the drive to war?Boston Globe, United States - 18 hours agoReasons like weapons of mass destruction, Saddam Hussein’s connection with Al Qaeda, the military-industrial complex, the oil industry, the Israel lobby, …Video: Bin Laden Driver Seeks Leniency From Gitmo Jury AssociatedPressProsecutors Recommend 30 Years for Hamdan NewsHourBush’s war On Terror—Silly But […]

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PRESS TV

Success of Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Program DoubtfulAntiwar.com, CA - 18 hours agoHis visit immediately followed that of Israel’s military chief, Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, who reportedly argued that preventive military action would be …IRAN: Nuclear program no easy target Los Angeles TimesMilitary strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities may not be effective XinhuaStrike against Iran’s […]

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The Age

Opening gala wins raves, raises questionsguardian.co.uk, UK - 18 hours agoIn Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald wondered if Zhang Yimou, the Chinese filmmaker who directed the show, was misguided in showcasing China’s military …China’s strong march Sydney Morning HeraldChinese Dragon awakes Sunday Times.lkChina Leaders Try to Impress and Reassure World New York Times […]

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