Russia broadens blitz as Georgia reports tanks crossing toward border
Georgian officials say Russia expanded attacks to Tbilisi and sent tanks from South Ossetia toward a border city before being halted. Russia claimed a Georgian missile boat was sunk while Georgia announced a unilateral cease fire and withdrawal. International envoys rushed to mediate as both sides spoke of self defense and restraint.
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Bush seeks to contain conflict in Georgia
President Bush sought to contain the crisis in Georgia as Russia broadened its bombing, warning that U S Russian relations could suffer. Georgia claimed a cease fire was being respected while Moscow pressed retaliation in South Ossetia with reports of heavy casualties.
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