Conflict in Georgia

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Russia orders halt to war in Georgia 12:49pm BST

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered a halt to military operations in Georgia after five days of fighting and just before French President Nicolas Sarkozy was to hold peace talks in Moscow.  Full Article 

 
 
Inside Georgia

A look at the violence escalating in South Ossetia.  Slideshow 

Escalating risks

Has the region become a test of the post-Cold war balance of power?  Video 

 

Background

 
Heat of conflict

Georgia says dozens of Russian bombers have attacked its territory despite a ceasefire offer.  Video