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Russia and the United States get ready for war in Georgia

The United States is concerned by the recent violation of Georgian airspace by Russian military aircraft over the rebellious Georgian region of South Ossetia, Sean McCormack, spokesman for the US State Department says.

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Civilian casualties fuel Afghan conflict

KABUL (Reuters) – The killing of civilians in foreign military airstrikes is shattering Afghans’ support for keeping international troops in their troubled land and driving angry young men into the arms of the Taliban, analysts say.

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Karzai sacks attorney-general after presidency bid

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai fired the attorney-general on Wednesday after the country’s top prosecutor announced he intended to run for the presidency in elections next year. Abdul Jabar Sabit has also accused some government and parliament members of corruption and tried to prosecute leaders of former armed …

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