UN says Russians block Georgians from returning home in Georgia
United Nations refugee spokesman Melita Sunjic said Russian troops in Georgia effectively prevent Georgians from returning to homes in the security zones near South Ossetia. About 2,000 refugees in UN camps at Gori and thousands more in the region hope to return, while U.S. aid and EU ceasefire terms shape the volatile postwar scene.
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Offshore wind plan off Virginia Beach gains realism
A study by university and industry experts finds a 250 million project with 300 foot wind turbines placed 12 miles offshore could be feasible. The team, including ODU and Virginia Tech researchers, cites wind, shallow water, low hurricane risk, and grid proximity as key factors, with a progress report due to Gov Kaine.
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