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Russia-Georgia conflict raises Black Sea tensions
KIEV/TBILISI (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Wednesday it wanted to discuss charging Russia more for the lease of a Black Sea naval base, a move that could aggravate regional tensions already enflamed by Moscow's conflict with Georgia.
Nations:Russia Ukraine Tajikistan People:Dmitry Medvedev Angela Merkel George W. Bush Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2008-08-27
After Hillary, Bill Clinton's turn to boost Obama
DENVER (Reuters) - Bill Clinton once vowed to fight for voters "until the last dog dies." On Wednesday he shows how hard he will fight for Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama on the Clintons' last big day of the 2008 campaign.
Nations:U.S. People:Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton Barack Obama John McCain Joseph Biden George W. Bush Activities:US Election 2008
2008-08-27
Clinton tells Democrats to unite behind Obama
DENVER, Colorado (AFP) - Hillary Clinton ordered her grieving supporters to unite behind Democratic nominee Barack Obama, in an emotional final act to her White House quest which fell just short of history.
People:Barack Obama Hillary Clinton John McCain George W. Bush Bill Clinton Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AFP)
2008-08-27
Russia warns NATO as West fumes over Georgia
MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia warned NATO on Wednesday over its naval presence in the Black Sea as Western powers lined up to condemn Moscow's decision to recognise the independence of two Georgian rebel regions.
Nations:Russia Ukraine Tajikistan People:Dmitry Medvedev Nicolas Sarkozy Angela Merkel Vladimir Putin George W. Bush Hu Jintao Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis Russia-U.S.
2008-08-27
US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US forces will hand over control of Anbar province to Iraqi troops in the coming days, military officials said Wednesday, touting improved security in the region.
Nations:Iraq Afghanistan People:David Petraeus Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Source:(AFP)
2008-08-27
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