Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that Moscow should face consequences for Russia’s “aggressive posture” in Georgia, but that the Pentagon does not want a new Cold War.

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In the morning, columns of Georgian police and military vehicles prepared to reoccupy the strategic town of Gori after the expected departure of Russian forces.

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Birmingham City Council distributed 720,000 leaflets that praised residents for exceeding recycling targets. But the photo used was not of Birmingham, England, but of Birmingham, Alabama.

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The White House grasp of developments in Georgia has been hampered by confusing reports from the ground and resources that initially were focused more elsewhere than the ex-Soviet republic.

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Former Leinster and Ireland coach Gerry Murphy has been employed as the new Provincial Domestic Team Manager.

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Nick Dougherty has re-ignited his challenge to be part of Nick Faldo’s Ryder Cup team next month.

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Villa striker John Carew has committed himself to the club for a further 12 months, extending his contract which previously had two years left to run until June 2011.

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Ulster have completed the signing of Sprinbok prop BJ Botha on a three-year contract.

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Arsene Wenger is “certain” he will be able to add another body to his Arsenal squad before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.

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Melanie Nocher has missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the 200m backstroke marking the end of Ireland’s involvement in the pool at the Beijing Olympics.

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