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Showing posts with label Caucasus. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Caucasus. Show all posts

Aug 17, 2009

Many Killed in Russia Bomb Attack

At least 20 people have been killed by a bomb at a police station in Russia's southern r...

Aug 14, 2009

Ingush Minister Shot Dead at Work

Two masked gunmen have shot dead the construction minister of the volatile Russian republic of Ingushetia, local of...

Gang Kills Seven in Russian Sauna

Russian police are hunting gunmen who killed seven women at a sauna and four policemen at a checkpoint in the troub...

Aug 11, 2009

Refugees From Russia-Georgia Conflict Might Never Go Home

By Sarah Marcus Special to The Washington Post Tuesday, August 11, 2009 TSEROVANI, Georgia -- Just off the highway between the Georgian...

Jul 19, 2009

Chechnya Is Gripped by Political Kidnappings

By ANDREW E. KRAMER GROZNY, Russia — Oleg D. Masayev nervously fingered a cellphone as if working a string of prayer beads, his...

Jul 4, 2009

Caucasus Reporting Service No. 500

Institute for War & Peace Reporting BAKU’S WARMING TIES TO ISRAEL ANGER IRAN Tehran’s attempt to scupper Israeli president’s visit g...

Jun 28, 2009

Russia's Maneuvers in Caucasus Highlight Volatility of Region

By Sarah Marcus Special to The Washington Post Sunday, June 28, 2009 TBILISI, Georgia -- Military helicopters circled once again over G...

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