Archive for August 15th, 2008

Interactive graphic on the conflict between Georgia and Russia as a fragile ceasefire appeared to be holding after Moscow halted its military onslaught but was accused by Georgia of moving troops in violation of the truce.(AFP iactiv)AFP – Georgia signed a ceasefire agreement seeking to end its conflict with Russia, whose forces still occupied parts of Georgian territory, as the United States demanded their immediate departure.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Michael Phelps of the U.S. swims in the men's 200m individual medley final at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 15, 2008. (David Gray/Reuters)Reuters – Michael Phelps matched fellow American
swimmer Mark Spitz’s 1972 record of seven golds in one Games on
Saturday, coming from behind for a fingertip victory.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Wife of American killed in China back in Minn. (AP)

Written by on Friday, August 15th, 2008 in Latest News.

AP – One week after Barbara Bachman’s husband was killed in a random knife attack in China that also hospitalized her with life-threatening injuries, she is back in her home state of Minnesota to continue her recovery.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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