IGOETI, Georgia (Reuters) – A Russian military convoy advanced to within 55 km (34 miles) of Tbilisi on Friday, a Reuters witness said, in the deepest incursion since conflict with Georgia erupted last week.

GENEVA/MOSCOW (Reuters) – The United Nations and Red Cross have poured hundreds of tonnes of aid supplies into Georgia but need better security conditions before deploying in South Ossetia, the two bodies said on Friday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Asia can provide the finance Iran needs to develop its oil and gas reserves, the world’s second largest, limiting the impact of US sanctions and pressure, a top Iranian oil official said on Thursday.