Russia expands western front into Georgia driving deeper conflict
Russian tanks opened a western push into Georgia with air raids near Senaki and Zugdidi as Abkhazia and South Ossetia expand the war. President Bush urged a ceasefire while Georgia's Irakli Alasania condemned a full invasion. Saakashvili accused Russia of ethnic cleansing in Abkhazia and warned NATO membership pressures.
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Georgian exit from Iraq creates checkpoint vacuum near Iran
In Iraq 2000 Georgian troops depart after fighting with Russia over South Ossetia. Affected checkpoints around Kut 100 miles southeast of Baghdad go empty, forcing U.S. to redeploy units. Iraqi residents cite rude behavior and long holds at posts. Georgia, once third-largest coalition force, pulled out to ease Moscow ties, while U.S. notes near term disruption.
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Panthers Sow Wild Energy On Interceptions Rampage
Permian players chased the ball with intense urgency as they intercepted passes and even ripped away completed throws. The coach said the team was fired up about the foundation of their football program and looked ready for the season.
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