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22:05 28/08/2008

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U.S. failure to restrain Georgia harmed Russia-U.S. relations - Putin
21:57 28/08/2008
Russia's prime minister blasted the United States on Thursday for its inability to keep Georgia from attacking South Ossetia, and said that this had damaged bilateral relations.
Georgia conflict may have been provoked to aid U.S. presidential candidate - Putin
21:56 28/08/2008
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin prompted an angry reaction from Washington on Thursday after suggesting the Georgia conflict may have been provoked to give an advantage to "one of" the U.S. presidential candidates.
Georgia parliament votes to sever ties with Russia
21:15 28/08/2008
Georgia's parliament voted unanimously Thursday on a resolution urging the government to sever ties with Russia, which recognized the Caucasus state's two breakaway regions earlier this week.
Russia steps up security of its navy facilities in Ukraine
21:01 28/08/2008
Russia's Black Sea Fleet has stepped up security at its facilities in Ukraine to deter possible provocative acts, a senior navy official said Thursday.
Belarus says to recognize Abkhazia, S. Ossetia by weekend
20:02 28/08/2008
The Belarusian ambassador to Moscow said Thursday that Belarus would in the next day or two recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
EU leaders considering sanctions against Russia - 2
19:05 28/08/2008
EU countries are considering imposing sanctions on Russia over the Georgia crisis, the French foreign minister said on Thursday.
Indian PM allocates $240 million to flood-hit Bihar
18:14 28/08/2008
LUKoil, ConocoPhillips bring North Russia oil field on stream
18:13 28/08/2008
China unveils world's third-tallest skyscraper
18:08 28/08/2008
NATO denies military buildup in Black Sea
18:06 28/08/2008
NATO denied Thursday accusations by Russia the military alliance is building up its presence in the Black Sea, saying on its website a group of four ships deployed there were not related to the conflict in Georgia.
Russia says China sympathizes with recognition of Georgia regions
17:23 28/08/2008
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that China had expressed its understanding of Russia's decision to recognize Georgia's breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Abkhazia looks to seal diplomatic ties with Russia within week
17:07 28/08/2008
Abkhazia plans to sign a treaty establishing diplomatic relations with Russia within a week, the foreign minister of the Georgian breakaway region now recognized by Moscow said on Thursday.
Turk Cypriot leader hopes for solution by year-end
17:05 28/08/2008
The Turkish Cypriot leader said Thursday he hoped the Cyprus problem would be resolved by the end of the year.
Georgia urges OSCE to 'respond' to expansionist Russia
17:03 28/08/2008
Georgia's foreign minister accused Russia on Thursday of expansionist behavior and urged the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to take appropriate measures.
Russia avoids pressuring states to recognize Abkhazia, S.Ossetia
16:36 28/08/2008
Russia's foreign minister said on Thursday that his country has no intention of pressuring other states to follow Moscow's lead and recognize Georgia's rebel regions as independent countries.
Russia says Georgian airspace too dangerous for airlines
16:34 28/08/2008
The head of Russia's air navigation service recommended Thursday that Russian air carriers avoid Georgian airspace, which he said was too dangerous for civilian flights.
Britain indefinitely postpones military exercise with Georgia
16:33 28/08/2008
Klitschko ends retirement to fight WBC champ Peter in October
16:17 28/08/2008
Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko has announced his comeback to the ring and will square off with current WBC heavyweight world champion Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter on October 11 in Berlin, Germany.
Forbes rates Germany's Merkel world's most powerful woman
16:04 28/08/2008
Forbes magazine has rated German Chancellor Angela Merkel world's most powerful woman for the third year in a row, beating a pair of U.S. officials and a host of business leaders.

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