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Georgia: Russia fighting a 'war' in South Ossetia

Russian and Georgian forces are fighting a fierce battle for control of the breakaway province of South Ossetia, with Moscow vowing to protect its nationals from "ethnic cleansing".

Georgia pays price for its Nato ambitions

The outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Georgia is really about Nato, the West and spheres of influence

Beijing Olympics: Zhang Yimou - the director behind the opening ceremony

When it came to compressing hundreds of years of Chinese history into a single dazzling display, blockbuster film director Zhang Yimou was the obvious choice for Beijing's Olympic planners.

Man arrested over racist threat to kill Barack Obama

A man is being held in Florida after the Secret Service arrested him for allegedly making a racist threat to kill Barack Obama, saying: "If he gets elected, I'll assassinate him myself."

Pakistan army to ask Pervez Musharraf to resign

Country's all-powerful army chief will ask President Pervez Musharraf to resign from office within a week, an official claims.

Beijing Olympics: Chinese told to watch opening ceremony at home

While China invited the world to its Olympic coming-out parade, for the ordinary people of the host city Beijing there was scant chance to join in the festivities.

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe seeks dominant role in coalition government

President Robert Mugabe is insisting on retaining substantial power in any coalition government that may emerge from a deal to end Zimbabwe's crisis, a senior source in Harare has said.

China tightens grip on western province Xinjiang

Chinese police tightened their grip on the far-west Xinjiang province, where new terrorism threats emerged just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony.

Tory Rwandan project given President's backing

A community project built by Tory politicians for the benefit of Rwandan genocide victims will be opened by the country's President tomorrow.

Katie Melua fears for family in Georgia amid 'war'

Singer Katie Melua spoke today of her fears for the safety of her mother and brother, who are in her home country of Georgia as it teeters on the brink of war.

Russia 'invades' Georgia as South Ossetia descends towards war

Russian tanks have entered Georgia's breakaway province of South Ossetia, pushing the troubled region closer to all-out war. Rebel leaders claim that 1,000 people have already been killed.

Beijing Olympics: The ultimate business networking opportunity

While the Olympic athletes fight for supremacy on track and field in Beijing, for the world's business community they are merely the back-drop to the greatest global networking opportunity outside the annual World Economic Forum in Davos.

Montauk Monster: A hoax to promote a film?

The "Montauk Monster", the mysterious dead creature whose identity has captivated the internet, may have been a hoax all along.

Russians take over from British as ugliest tourists

For once the Teutonic battle of the sun loungers is not being fought with British tourists, but against Russians.

Beijing Olympics opens with dazzling ceremony

Fireworks, acrobatics and music herald the start of the 2008 Games.

Oxford student dies of leukaemia one day after wedding

An Oxford University student who brought his wedding forward by two years after being told he only had weeks to live, has died just a day into his marriage.

Cows invade Spanish village

Residents of a southern Spanish pueblo have become virtual prisoners in their homes after a herd of 150 cattle invaded their village in search of food.

Teenage British climber plunges 160ft to his death in French Alps

A teenage British mountaineer has plunged 160ft to his death while climbing with two friends near Chamonix in the French Alps.

Georgia conflict escalates as Russian tanks enter South Ossetia

Several Russian jets have reportedly been shot down as Georgian tanks enter South Ossetia to end a long-running stand off between Tbilisi and Moscow-backed separatists.

Teacher disappears on hike in French Alps

Fears are growing for the safety of a British teacher who disappeared two weeks ago while hiking in the French Alps.

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