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Monday, August 11 2008, #151 (1667)

Yes, It’s War with Russia

Full-scale war has erupted between Georgian and South Ossetian troops backed by Russian units, after a series of violent attacks in South Ossetia and the aerial bombardment of various Georgian towns. Russian troops had overrun most of the secessionist South Ossetian territory by the evening of August 11, as 300 items of heavy military equipment and about 10,000 troops were deployed in South Ossetia in response to Georgian fire. (more)

The World Supports Georgia

The international community is intensively observing the ongoing situation in Georgia. Many world organizations are extremely concerned about the bloody confrontation which is now spreading throughout Georgia. (more)

The News in Brief

Georgians rally at Russian Embassy (more)

Opinion

Russia Unmasked

Russia has started a full scale undeclared war against Georgia. This creates a new reality not only for its smaller neighbour but the entire international community. (more)

War Damages Agriculture

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“Russia and USA agree to work together for Georgian-Ossetian conflict resolution” (more)
Culture

Georgian Words of the Day

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