Georgia leader signs truce amid Russian invasion denouncement
In Tbilisi Georgia President Saakashvili grudgingly signs a cease fire as Condoleezza Rice insists Moscow withdraws immediately. President Bush condemns Russia while offering no clear consequences. Russian forces remain near Tbilisi with a convoy sighted near Igoeti.
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Crisis frags web linking Moscow to West over Ossetia
Intense tensions flare between Russia and the West over South Ossetia as clashes threaten energy shipments and intelligence ties. Poland’s pact to host U S missile interceptors raises risk of nuclear attack, while Moscow warns of possible halts to cooperation on security efforts.
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Hazardous device strikes Shiite pilgrims in Iraq
In Balad near Baghdad a passenger van carrying hazardous materials exploded at a bus terminal crowds of Shiite pilgrims headed to Karbala for a major festival. Officials report at least four dead and dozens injured with conflicting tallies between sources. Authorities note heightened fears of renewed sectarian violence amid the attack and a prior bombing.
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Musharraf faces impeachment as talks seek exit
In Islamabad amid looming impeachment pressure, President Pervez Musharraf faces dwindling support while back channel talks explore a possible exit. Ten days of border fighting kill hundreds and displace tens of thousands as coalition officials hint a motion could reach parliament soon, though legality could slow any process.
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Georgia men claim frozen Bigfoot corpse found
Two Georgia men in Palo Alto promoted their claim of a frozen Bigfoot corpse kept in a Georgia freezer for over a month. They offered an email from a scientist as evidence and planned weekend Georgia expeditions for 499 dollars, while facing skepticism from journalists and researchers.
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