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Georgia withdraws its forces from South Ossetia - 01 Jan 2008
, Russian troops had not entered Georgia from South Ossetia, but fighting... the border between Georgia and South Ossetia, the sources reported.  Georgia's...Moscow, Aug 10 (ANI): Georgia has reportedly withdrawn its forces from

Russia accuses Georgia of violating South Ossetia peace pact - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug.8 (ANI): The Russian Federation on Friday accused Georgia of backtracking on an agreement that was aimed at restoring peace in South Ossetia... in South Ossetia". The statement further went on to question the credibility

Russia continues air raids despite Georgia's withdrawal from South Ossetia - 01 Jan 2008
Moscow, Aug 11, (ANI): Despite its withdrawal from South Ossetia, Georgia... for an assault. Gori, located about 65km northwest of Tbilisi, is just south of the border with the rebel region of South Ossetia, which has seen fierce

Sarkozy to arrive in Moscow as Russian Army advances in Georgia - 01 Jan 2008
breakaway region of Georgia, in an apparent attempt to broaden the conflict over South Ossetia, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will arrive here to undertake... Saakashvili signed on Monday as Russian troops moved further into Georgia

Georgia crisis: Bush warns Russia that its actions will jeopardize relations - 01 Jan 2008
in South Ossetia and Russia rejecting Georgia's latest ceasefire proposal. Responding to a Russian ground advance beyond the enclaves of Abkhazia and South...Washington, Aug.12 (ANI): Calling Russia's actions in Georgia "unacceptable

Russia likely to recognise Georgian breakaway regions of Abkhazia, South Ossetia - 01 Jan 2008
that Abkhazia and South Ossetia remain part of Georgia despite establishing rebel... of the two Georgian breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Russia has... provinces of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The State Duma, Russia's parliament

US wary of punishing Russia for conflict with Georgia - 01 Jan 2008
Relations Committee.  Georgia sent troops into the enclave of South Ossetia on Aug... into South Ossetia; another disputed enclave, Abkhazia; and Georgia.  Despite... conflict with Georgia. Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Daniel

Russia has short range missiles in South Ossetia: Pentagon official - 01 Jan 2008
" that had been nominally in charge of South Ossetia since it split from Georgia... in South Ossetia, that could pose a threat to most major Georgian cities... back to the positions held before fighting broke out August 7 in South Ossetia

Russia has short range missiles in South Ossetia: Pentagon official - 01 Jan 2008
" that had been nominally in charge of South Ossetia since it split from Georgia... in South Ossetia, that could pose a threat to most major Georgian cities... back to the positions held before fighting broke out August 7 in South Ossetia

Katie Melua fears for her family in troubled Georgia - 01 Jan 2008
of Georgia. Melua, 23, who is due to visit the republic in a fortnight, had... young to fight.  The singer herself had lived in Georgia until she was eight, and is now based in Croydon, South London. She is currently touring

Georgia's Saakashvili accuses Russia of ethnic cleansing, violating cease-fire - 01 Jan 2008
Tiblisi (Georgia), Aug 13 (ANI): Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili today... camps".  The head of Georgia's Security Council said earlier on Wednesday... for their allegedly ceaseless military campaign in Georgia, the BBS News reported.  He

Russia challenges US to choose between it and Georgia, continues military advance - 01 Jan 2008
: "Russian incursions into Georgia from South Ossetia or from Abkhazia are contrary... with Georgia and its future ties with Moscow.  The challenge was mounted... was sending a large US aid mission to Georgia.  Russian Foreign Minister

Guerrillas kill cop in south Kashmir - 10 May 2013
Srinagar, May 10 (IANS) A police officer was killed Friday in a guerrilla hit-and-run attack in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.A senior police officer told..., and was posted in south Kashmir Pulwama police station.Last month, four policemen were

US-Russia joint exercises cancelled over Georgia attack - 01 Jan 2008
in Georgia and South Ossetia.  "I can assure you that Russia's international... that it's attacks on Georgia have jeopardised its integration into international... "disproportionate" attacks on Georgia after demanding Moscow make good on its promise to halt

South Africa's itinerary in India announced - 23 Jan 2008
Graeme Smith's led South African team will arrive in Mumbai on March 18... in Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kanpur. It will be an uphill task for the South Africans...) prior to their tour of India. South Africa's will be visiting India after

Test venues for South Africa finalised - 03 Jan 2008
for the upcoming Test series against South Africa at home. Proteas will play... and April. South Africa will arrive in India after playing two Tests... of India's three Tests against South Africa in the home series scheduled from March 16

Foreigners fear for their lives in South Africa - 01 Jan 2008
Johannesburg, Aug 23 (ANI): South African Xenophobia victims have said they would fear for their lives if they had to return to the communities they had fled.  Most women were concerned about the safety of their children, who were

South Korea's import prices edge up - 10 May 2013
Seoul, May 10 (IANS) South Korea's import prices edged up last month as the depreciation of the South Korean currency offset the effect from lower crude oil... in the prior month, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). The rebound came after the South

South Asian Countries to convene on Regional Conference - 03 Mar 2008
The two-day second Regional Conference formed by some of the South Asian... Development (MSD) of South Asian countries and members of the South Asian Association... from South Asia was initiated in 2006 in Bhurban, Pakistan. The Delhi conference

South Africa not imposing export taxes on coal: Diplomat - 17 May 2013
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) South Africa could account for the bulk of the coal... a mining tax on profits from coal and iron ore.In contrast, South Africa..., Minister, Counsellor (Economic), High Commission of South Africa in India, said

Bell hailed as England's answer to South Africa - 01 Jan 2008
Kallis and the batsman South Africa will be targeting next week.  The accolade comes from legendary former South African fast bowler Allan Donald. ... player and I know South Africa hold him in high esteem - they see him as a bit

India tames South Africa to level series - 14 Apr 2008
South Africa in just three days at Kanpur levelling the three-match series 1-1... of the touring South African batsmen on a dodgy pitch that was offering plenty of vicious turn. South Africa’s batsmen caught in the Indian spin trap

Indian-origin doctor in South Africa shot dead - 14 May 2013
Durban, May 14 (IANS) An Indian-origin doctor was shot dead outside his surgery at Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.Dr Bhavish Sewram was shot three times in his neck, back and arm through his car window Monday

Second South Asian Film Fest begins in Delhi - 25 Oct 2007
Newstrack India Oct 25: The second South Asian Film festival begins... members of the South Asian countries are participating in this festival... and in turn a broader trading opportunities. Organised by the South Asian

Flintoff is the player South Africa fears most: Pollock - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 2 (ANI): South African fast bowler Shaun Pollock has said...;On Thursday, England will name their squad to face South Africa in the opening... not to rush the 30-year-old, and said South Africa will breathe a sigh

Australia and world's laziest parliament is in New South Wales - 01 Jan 2008
Melbourne, July 30 (ANI): If there is one dubious record that New South Wales... Victoria sat for 66 days a year, South Australia for 58, Western Australia 57..., South Africa 104, Kenya 88, Canada 135, US Congress 150 and India 81. 

55 dead as hailstorms lash south China - 18 May 2013
Beijing, May 18 (IANS) A total of 50 people have died while 14 reported missing due to latest rain and hailstorms that have hit south China, the government... 10 provincial localities in south China have been affected by the fresh round

Pakistan tops in violence among South Asian countries - 01 Jan 2008
Peshawar, Aug 30 (ANI): Pakistan tops the list of South Asian countries having the worst law and order situation, according to statistics collected by a website. At least 355 people were killed in 183 blasts during the first three

Putin alleges Bush orchestrated Georgia war to get McCain elected as next Prez - 01 Jan 2008
would prevent Georgia from attacking South Ossetia, but suggested that he now... that the Georgia conflict may have been orchestrated by US President George Bush in a bid..., the Georgia conflict has become a flash point in the US presidential campaign

Shots of South China tiger in the wild not real - 01 Jan 2008
endangered South China tiger still existed in the wild. The Shaanxi provincial... reward too. Experts believe the South China tiger is the progenitor of all... the South China tiger in Zhou's photograph were just 0.8 cm in diameter

India, South Africa sign programme of cultural cooperation - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni and her South... recent visit to South Africa at the invitation of Jordan to attend the centenary... cooperation under IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) relating to arts and culture

'India-South Africa trade to cross $20 bn soon' - 16 May 2013
Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Trade between India and South Africa is expected to rise... products would be thrust area of the South African exports in the coming days, two South African diplomats said Thursday.Bilateral trade between the two countries

Indian-origin doctor in South Africa cleared - 16 May 2013
Durban, May 16 (IANS) A South African medical body found an Indian-origin doctor not guilty of misdiagnosing after a suspected heart attack patient died... Council of South Africa (HPCSA) also cleared Soojatha Hariprasad of Netcare Umhlanaga

Five dead in South Korean factory gas leak - 10 May 2013
Seoul, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Five workers died following a gas leak at a steel plant in Dangjin, South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Friday.The workers' bodies were found shortly before 2 a.m. inside a furnace they were repairing

India, Brazil, South Africa vow to push world trade deal - 18 Oct 2007
leading developing countries: India, Brazil and South Africa have vowed to push... summit held in Pretoria, South Africa, pressed for more business links between... leaders of three countries including Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, South

Departing Pollock guides South Africa to T20 victory - 19 Jan 2008
Prolific South-African all-rounder Shaun Pollock, playing his last Twenty20... wicket alongwith Albie Morkel, who remained unbeaten on 28. South Africa was in dire... safely through the rough Windies winds. South Africa required 21 off the last two

Bangalore Open emerges biggest in South Asia - 12 Jan 2008
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Bangalore Open has emerged as South Asia’s biggest tournament in its third edition only, as it offers a total... women's tennis show in South Asia," The event was launched amidst distinguished

'Curb on gold imports may hit India-South Africa trade' - 16 May 2013
of high current account deficit may impact its bilateral trade with South Africa which is a major exporter of the yellow metal, a South African diplomat said Thursday.While South Africa's total exports to India were valued at about $9

South African batting great Richards says KP will be Proteas No.1 target - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 9 (ANI): Former South African batting great Barry Richards has said that Kevin Pietersen, who is a South African by birth, will be the number one... yet again, believes that the South Africans are unlikely to forget the fact

Indra Sinha's novel wins C'wealth regional award for Europe and South Asia - 14 Mar 2008
Award for Europe and South Asia on Thursday for his brilliant portrayal... of Commonwealth including Africa, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Canada and South East Asia for two prestigious award; overall Commonwealth Best Book

South Australia Govt. brands Commonwealth Games 'B-grade event' - 01 Jan 2008
Melbourne, August 30 (ANI): The South Australian State Government considers the Commonwealth Games to be a "B-grade sporting event", and thus has decided not to bid for it.  Opposition Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith recently said

Sledging Pietersen may prove very costly for South Africa: Cook - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 10 (ANI): England opener Alastair Cook has told South Africa... with the bat.  Pietersen has been criticised by South African players and fans...-dayers against his country of birth (South Africa) has seen Pietersen hit three

Now, South Africa turns down PCB offer for tri-series - 01 Jan 2008
setback, as South Africa has rejected its proposal to host a tri-series involving Sri... a profit of over one million dollars from the series. "Cricket South Africa (CSA... the tournament to next October.  Pakistan was banking on South Africans to host

Two in five South African schoolboys sexually abused by 18 - 01 Jan 2008
, two in every five South African schoolboys report being forced to have sex... the provinces of South Africa, with the least economically developed province....  The researchers have warned that 'the likely consequence of all this for South

Terrorism spreading tentacles to South India - 26 Jul 2008
, the tentacles has been spreading to South India, particularly the IT town, Bangalore... activities are multiplying in South India. Twin bomb blasts of Hyderabad which

Post Bieber's show in South Africa, thieves steal cash - 14 May 2013
Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber managed to woo his fans in South Africa, but thieves stole cash from the venue after the concert.Johannesburg's..., as saying.The South Africa-based entertainment promoter Big Concerts, however, refused

India, Brazil, South Africa meet for cooperation in health sector - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Health Ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa will meet here today to firm up and push forward cooperation in health sector.... Anbumani Ramadoss will hold bilateral meetings also with his Brazilian and South

South African woman caught at Mumbai airport with 26 kg drugs - 17 May 2013
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) In one of the biggest seizure of drugs, customs officials at Mumbai Airport Friday nabbed a South African woman carrying 26 kg of drugs... to board an Ethiopian Airways flight to South Africa.Acting on a tip-off when

Ties between Central and South Asia facing hiccups: Expert - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug.28 (ANI): Links between Central Asia and South Asia stand... play in global affairs. "India plays a significant role in South Asia. We..., he said the North-South Transport Link Project is an area where countries like

Indian wedding controversy: Nine South African cops suspended - 11 May 2013
Durban, May 11 (IANS) Nine officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in South Africa have been suspended for their alleged role in a controversial wedding in an Indian-origin family earlier this month.Eight officers were served suspension

Zardari says peaceful South Asia can result in enormous benefits - 01 Jan 2008
London, June 28 (ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that a peaceful and democratic South Asia has the potential to provide enormous benefits to the region. Speaking during a two-day Indo-Pakistan

South Central Railway to provide bio-toilets on more trains - 17 May 2013
Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) The South Central Railway (SCR) plans to procure 200 more eco-friendly bio-toilets to provide the facility on more trains in the next few months.The decision was taken after successful trial of 48 bio-toilets

Baitullah Mehsud sets up parallel judicial system in South Waziristan - 01 Jan 2008
Peshawar, Aug 17 (ANI): Pakistan Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud on Saturday issued a decree, setting up a parallel judicial and dispute arbitration system in South Waziristan. Pamphlets, carrying orders of the Tehrik-i-Taliban

South Africa starts off their Twenty20 campaign with élan - 12 Sep 2007
Sep 12: South African opener Herschelle Gibbs ripped apart West Indies... in South Africa. The Twenty20 World cup got off with some great fireworks from the South African and the Caribbean were menacing their best to make

Europe unites to condemn Kremlin - 01 Jan 2008
Georgia's two breakaway regions -- Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Speaking..., which reaffirmed Georgia's sovereignty over Abkhazia and South Ossetia. ... and less respected" as a result of its actions in Georgia.  These actions

Poor design led to schools collapse in quake-hit South West China - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Sept.5 (ANI): Poor design, the use of substandard materials and other defects are being blamed for the collapse of several school buildings during the May 12 earthquake in China's south-west Sichuan Province. Both Xinhua

Ambika Soni to begin South Africa visit from August 14 - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni will be on an official visit to South Africa from August 14 to 19 to represent Government... her visit, Soni will meet South Africa's Culture Minister Z. Pallo Jordan and sign

ABC South Asia correspondent's arrest on drug charges shocks colleagues - 01 Jan 2008
Melbourne, July 19 (ANI): News of the arrest of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) much respected South Asian correspondent Peter Lloyd has left his colleagues and the company management quite stunned and shocked. Most

South African president not involved in Gupta jet scandal: Minister - 19 May 2013
Pretoria, May 19 (IANS) South African President Jacob Zuma was not involved... Age newspaper.The saga raised a hue and cry in South Africa about security bleach..., said the saga would not affect relations with India.She said South Africa would

South Asia not on track to meet MDG sanitation goals: UNICEF- WHO report - 01 Jan 2008
New York/Geneva, July 18 (ANI): South Asia has the highest rate of open... to the report, 63 percent (750 million people) of all open defecation takes place in South... that the South Asia Region -Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal

South Africa's second highest civilian awards comes for late V K Menon - 24 Apr 2008
South Africa has decided to confer former defence minister V K Menon with its... in South Africa. South Africa has conferred one of its highest civilian awards... facilitated South Africa’s movement has brought him this coveted recognition

Scientists find solution to remove scourge of arsenic poisoning in South Asia - 01 Jan 2008
of people in South Asia, who are currently exposed to high levels of the poison

Human Security in South Asia: Challenges and Solution - 12 Jun 2008
to Human Security in South Asia South Asia is the home of 23 percent of humanity... not crossed the figure of 50 percent of the population in many South Asian...-of-school children of primary school age in South Asia is 26 million. The pace

After Bajaur, Pak Taliban declare truce in South Waziristan Agency too - 01 Jan 2008
a unilateral ceasefire in the South Waziristan Agency (SWA) following fierce clashes

South Indian Bank recovers whooping moolah, beyond set target of Rs.130 crores - 22 Feb 2008
South Indian Bank (SIB) as one of the leading commercial banks of the country... are in the pipeline, Chairman Dr. Joseph added. The Global Debit Cards of the South... achieved by the South Indian Bank thus far: - The FIRST among the private sector banks

Copal Partners expands operations to South America - 01 Jan 2008
East, India, China, and South America.  The centre in Argentina is run

South Asian region has traversed a long distance since formation of SAARC: PM - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said that in the 23 years since SAARC was established, the South Asian region has traversed... to establish a South Asian University, SAFTA and greater people-to-people contacts

Indian envoy's chartered jet landing at South Africa base debate moved forward - 17 May 2013
Johannesburg, May 17 (ANI): A Parliamentary debate on the unauthorised landing of a chartered plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base by Indian High Commissioner in South Africa Virendra Gupta has been moved forward.The plane was carrying

6.1-magnitude earthquake rocks South West China again - 01 Jan 2008
Beijing, Aug. 5 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Qingchuan of southwest China's Sichuan Province at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. Tuesday's quake came nearly three months to the date of an earlier earthquake in the same area claimed the lives of 70,000 people and left 1.4 million farmers in about 4,000 remote villages in absolute poverty.

Indiaâ??s twin RP dose knock South Africa out of Twenty20 World Cup - 21 Sep 2007
semis India’s twin RP dose did the trick to knock South Africa out... runs to qualify; but managed just eight in the end. South Africa World Cup jinx... the fact that Indian flags were in large in numbers comparatively to South African

One cheese sandwich as fatty as 5 five pieces of deep-fried chicken! - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 24 (ANI): One scrumptious cheese sandwich can contain almost 15g.... Dietician Sian Porter found cheddar and pickle sarnie from sandwich chain... saturated fat a cheese sandwich can contain," The Sun quoted Porter, as saying

Curtain dropped on the political drama of Karnataka: BJPâ??s 1st CM in south - 13 Nov 2007
in South India registering the moments in the chapters of history. BJP waited for more than two decades to get a chief minister from his party in south

South Indian Bank to distribute 'Century SIP' with free life cover - 06 Jun 2008
Life will be distributed from the selected branches of South Indian Bank..., Executive Director of South Indian Bank said that large number of NRI.... A. Narendran Asst. General Manager of South Indian Bank also spoke

South Asian MPs to visit Britain for renewable energy dialogue - 10 May 2013
South Asian delegation of MPs visiting Britain to initiate a parliamentarians

DD not to broadcast India-South Africa Test cricket series - 24 Mar 2008
In a disappointing move for billions of cricket lovers in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided not to televise the upcoming India-South Africa three-match Test series commencing from March 26. The ministry

Laron dwarfs in South America may hold secrets to cancer cure - 01 Jan 2008
London, Aug 18 (ANI): A community of Laron dwarfs in Ecuador, who are believed to be immune to cancer, may hold secrets to a cure for the disease. The community of only 100 dwarfs, living in remote area of Ecuador, South America, lack

East Europe pushing for strong measures against aggressive Russia - 01 Jan 2008
against an aggressive Moscow in view of the situation prevailing in Georgia. ... to Bulgaria, Russia's invasion of Georgia with tanks, troops, and planes... traveled to Georgia last week to show solidarity and to challenge Russia. East

Nainital's martial art player too poor to buy a ticket to South Africa - 01 Jan 2008
to represent India in World Muay Thai Championship to be held in South Korea.  

Peace process in South Asia, resolving Kashmir dispute: KAC - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 21, (ANI) The Kashmiri American Council or Kashmir Center (KAC) and the Association of Humanitarian Lawyers will hold the Ninth International Kashmir Peace Conference on August 1 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

ESPN Star Sports powers up wrestling action for fans in South Asia - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI/Business Wire India): Asia's leading sports broadcaster, ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) today announced a new long-term deal for the exclusive rights to broadcast TNA Wrestling across the Indian subcontinent including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives.

Married Hindu nurses in South Africa win right to wear 'bindis' at work - 01 Jan 2008
Johannesburg, Aug 30 (ANI): Married Hindu nurses at Durban's Addington hospital would soon be allowed to use 'bindis' on their forehead.

Rice says Russia's reputation in tatters - 01 Jan 2008
as it sought to limit the damage to its prestige over the crisis in Georgia.  ... and bilaterally at the consequences of this Russian action ... Georgia... of industrialised nations, or of fast-tracking NATO membership of Georgia

Study sheds new light on extinction rates of species on islands - 01 Jan 2008
on the subject of extinction rates of species on islands, suggesting that diversity among animals on islands is on the rise. It's no secret that humans are having... decided to test that theory by studying the world's far-flung islands. 

State social welfare board chairpersons to meet in Andaman islands - 15 May 2013
Andaman and Nicobar, May 15 (ANI): A two-day conference of State Social Welfare Board Chairpersons begins today in the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Lt Governor... this morning. This is the first time that such a conference is being held in the islands

Georgian PM mulls attending Sochi Olympics - 14 May 2013
Tbilisi (Georgia), May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Georgian prime minister... a boycott in the wake of the country's brief war with Russia over the South Ossetia... with the breakaway region of Abkhazia, which Georgia claims as part of its

Climate changes may have promoted the formation of new species in the Amazon - 01 Jan 2008
of new species in the Amazon region of South America. Today, the Amazon basin... researchers studied three species of leafcutter ants from Central and South America... also played a role in separating populations. Parts of South America

Strengthening Ocean as a Substitute for India's Land Diplomacy - 16 Jul 2008
in South Asia or Southeast Asia, its foreign policy strategy has been more tilted towards landmass connectivity. Deeper engagements with its nations of south... with Tibet and linkage with South East Asia also through road- the Ganga Mekong

Priorities for upcoming SAARC Summit - 29 Jul 2008
of South Asian countries as SAARC summit is scheduled on August 2-3, 2008. This gathering of South Asian Head of the States/Governments is very important... SAARC summit, is a conflict trodden country which has an important role in South

Invasive plant species predate humans' arrival on Galapagos Islands - 01 Jan 2008
on the Galapagos Islands, which were thought to be invasive species brought...;The islands' 825 introduced species outnumber the 552 plants that are native to the islands. There are also 62 plant species classified as "doubtful natives

Arctic ice shelf splits, creating two huge ice islands - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 31 (ANI): Canadian scientists have revealed that part of the Arctic ice shelf has sheared off, creating two huge ice islands, all thanks to global... islands. According to a report in the Telegraph, together the two islands cover

White House terms Russia's decision on Ossetia 'shortsighted' - 01 Jan 2008
provinces of South and North Ossetia as "shortsighted." "I'm.... Georgia's government said its short war with Russia had caused one billion

Bush under pressure to be tough with Russia - 01 Jan 2008
confrontation with Russia over South Ossetia when she visited Georgia a month ago... for failing to predict the Russian invasion of Georgia ten days ago.  ... are pushing for the US to press NATO to bring Georgia and the Ukraine

Putin threatens sanction-hungry Europe with alternate energy supply route - 01 Jan 2008
seek to punish Moscow for invading Georgia. Putin, who was speaking from... on Russia's occupation of Georgia put EU states on notice that Moscow is developing... incursion into Georgia, The Telegraph quoted Putin as telling Vesti-24 Television

Putin threatens sanction-hungry Europe with alternate energy supply route - 01 Jan 2008
seek to punish Moscow for invading Georgia. Putin, who was speaking from... on Russia's occupation of Georgia put EU states on notice that Moscow is developing... incursion into Georgia, The Telegraph quoted Putin as telling Vesti-24 Television

Isthmus of Panama formed as result of plate tectonics - 01 Jan 2008
colliding slowly with the South American continent through tectonic plate movement... formed by rising and subsiding ocean levels or existing as a string of islands... it with South America 4 million years ago. "Scientists knew Panama was a North

Bush poised to punish Russia for invading Georgia - 01 Jan 2008
to punish Russia for its invasion of Georgia by canceling a once-celebrated deal... a message to Russia and the world that its actions in Georgia last month... sophisticated anti-aircraft and anti-tank military hardware to Georgia.  

Georgia may legalise marijuana - 10 May 2013
said.Under Georgia's law, people convicted of illegally making or possessing drugs face up to one year in jail, a fine or a community service.Politicians in Georgia... Sirbiladze, chairperson of Georgia's Council for Drug Policy, said legalising

Some white S. Africans don't want 2010 Soccer World Cup to succeed - 01 Jan 2008
Beijing, Aug.22 (ANI): A few white South Africans would like to see the 2010..., as saying that "There are still many white people in South Africa who do... will take place in South Africa."  He, however, conceded that the majority

Petersen replaces Smith in Proteas squad - 14 May 2013
Dubai, May 14 (IANS) Alviro Petersen replaced South Africa skipper Graeme Smith in South Africa's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the United Kingdom June 6-23.The event technical committee of the International Cricket

Russia-Georgia war puts focus on McCain's hard line on Russia - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, Aug.13 (ANI): The conflict between Russia and Georgia has refocused..., with Russia moving forcefully into Georgia as McCain's views are being scrutinized... of the Georgian cause can also be attributed to his friendship with Georgia