Archive for sierpień 12th, 2008
Newsweek: Georgia’s president on the conflict
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Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili talks about what prompted the current Russian invasion, his recent conversation with President Bush and what he thinks is motivating the Russian government.
U.S., allies weigh punishment for Russia
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Scrambling to find ways to punish Russia for its invasion of pro-Western Georgia, the United States and its allies are considering expelling Moscow from an exclusive club of powerful nations.
New push on Georgia despite Russia vow
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Despite a pledge by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that military action had been halted, Russian troops launched a new offensive Tuesday in western Georgia.
Analysis: U.S. can’t do much to stop Russia
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The United States saw trouble coming between Russia and Georgia, a former Soviet republic turned nemesis, but didn’t have enough leverage, focus or resolve to intervene.
Eastern Europe anxious over Russia
Author: admin12 sierpnia
Poland and other former Soviet satellites have expressed deep anxiety that the escalation of fighting between Russia and Georgia signals a resurgent Russia’s willingness to use force to dominate.
Newsweek: Why the West should intervene
Author: admin12 sierpnia
Just as their forebears in the 1930s sought refuge in the League of Nations, the United States and Europe duly take the Georgian crisis to the United Nations. But the U.N. is as impotent now as the League of Nations was then. Russia can, and clearly will, veto any resolution of significance.
Boro confirm Hoyte bid
Author: admin12 sierpnia
Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson has confirmed the club are awaiting a response from Arsenal after submitting an offer for defender Justin Hoyte.
Fabregas absent for Gunners
Author: admin12 sierpnia
Arsenal will be without key midfielder Cesc Fabregas and several other first-team regulars for tomorrow night’s Champions League qualifier against FC Twente in Holland.
Donald out of Ryder Cup
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England’s Luke Donald has been ruled out of Ryder Cup contention and will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing left wrist surgery.
Williams faces Zamboozle inquiry
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Trainer Evan Williams and jockey Christian Williams will face the British Horseracing Authority’s disciplinary panel tomorrow over the running and riding of Zamboozle last month.
