Russian troops searched selected cities, forests and fields in Georgia on Thursday, looking for military equipment left behind by Georgian forces. In Moscow, Russia's foreign minister declared Georgia could "forget about" regaining its two separatist provinces. ...more

August 15, 2008

President Bush sent American troops to Georgia on Wednesday to oversee a "vigorous and ongoing" humanitarian mission, in a direct challenge to Russia's display of military dominance over the region. ...more

August 14, 2008

During the weekend, Iran failed to respond to an informal two-week deadline to give a yes-or-no answer to negotiations on dismantling critical parts of its nuclear program. Instead, it was busy unleashing a flurry of diplomatic and military activity to bolster its position. ...more

August 4, 2008