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Georgia to Sever Diplomatic Ties With RussiaGeorgia said Friday it will sever diplomatic ties with Moscow to protest the presence of Russian troops on its territory. Russia criticized the move, pinning blame for a breakdown in relations on... Get Breaking News, World, Politics, Election, Video News - The Seferm Post ... |
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UN Sanctions against Zimbabwe vetoedToday the United Nations Security Council vetoed a draft resolution that would have imposed sanctions against Mr. Mugabe, his government, and several of his allies. Although 9 UNSC member states approved of the resolution (enough for a resolution to pass), both China and Russia vetoed the resolutio ... |
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Russia recognizes independence of Georgia's rebel regions - 3rd UpdateSochi, Russia - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev formally recognized Georgia's rebel regions as independent on Tuesday, defying Western criticism as its troops remained in the former Soviet state. In the current crisis it became necessary to make a... ... |
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Iran tests more missiles, US vows to defend alliesIran has tested more missiles in the Persian Gulf and the US says it is ready to defend its allies. ... |
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Lebanon forms unity governmentLebanon has formed a unity government in which Hezbollah and its allies hold effective veto power, as agreed under a deal that ended a paralysing political conflict in the country. ... |
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Congo rebels advance; army flees, abandons weaponsLUOFU, Congo – Rebels steadily advanced in eastern Congo on Tuesday, and fleeing government soldiers even fought with their allies as army control in the region broke down, witnesses sai ... |



