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06.03.2009, 18:52

Rebuilding of South Ossetia in spotlight

As the reconstruction of South Ossetia accelerates, its financing is becoming all-important. Meanwhile, with most of the region still in ruins, Georgia is attempting to buy off Tskhinval by offering more money.

25.02.2009, 18:52

Observers in S. Ossetia not effective – Russia

Moscow has criticized the international observers monitoring the ceasefire lines in Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The Foreign Ministry says the observers’ work is not effective enough.

A South Ossetian woman walks past ruined houses (AFP Photo / Andrei Smirnov) 03.02.2009, 12:49

Hope returns as South Ossetians rebuild

It’s almost six months since a devastating war shattered South Ossetia. But the new republic is bouncing back, restoring its shelled housing and healing its psychological wounds.

image from www.icj-cij.org 22.07.2010, 18:34 34 comments

UN Court rules Kosovo independence is legal

The UN court has ruled that Kosovo’s unilateral secession from Serbia was legal. The non-binding decision is believed to have implications for Kosovo and become a precedent for de-facto states seeking independence.

05.02.2010, 17:37 18 comments

Russia’s new military doctrine approved

Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of any types of weapons of mass destruction against it or any of its allies. President Medvedev has approved Russia’s new military doctrine.

02.08.2009, 10:53 15 comments

Russia to use force if Georgian shelling continues

Russia says it is prepared to use force to protect its troops and civilians in South Ossetia if Georgia continues its military provocations, according to Russian officials.

Georgia's President Mikheil Saashvili and a U.S. military instructor 16.08.2009, 09:21 12 comments

Georgians question alliance with the US

While the US is sending marines to Georgia to train a Georgian battalion, set to be deployed on a mission in Afghanistan next spring, ordinary people in Georgia are not so sure the country has chosen the right friend.

27.04.2009, 13:01 11 comments

Identity crisis in Greek village in Albania

As Albania is set to apply for EU membership, one Albanian mayor says his village should obtain special status as a Greek minority - and has been sentenced to six months in prison for further actions.

09.10.2009, 14:15 13 comments

Hero or villain? Bill Clinton statue in Kosovo angers Serbs

A huge statue of Bill Clinton is being unveiled in the heart of Kosovo’s capital city. He’s celebrated there as the man who ordered NATO’s offensive against Serbia in 1999.

24.06.2010, 20:24 11 comments

Moldova dubs June 28 “Day of Soviet Occupation”

Moldova has declared June 28 the “Day of Soviet Occupation.” The country’s interim president, Mihai Ghimpu, signed the relevant decree on Thursday.

Legacy of war in South Ossetia

Published: 09 March, 2009, 12:04


AFP Photo / Viktor Drachev

It’s been seven months since the war in South Ossetia ended but humanitarian aid is still being distributed among Ossetians, as many lost almost everything they possessed.

 
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Georgian March 10, 2009, 01:09 quote
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It was 1/2 day shelling not 5 days !

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