DENVER–Although the nomination of Joe Biden as the Democats’ vice presidential candidate will dominate the headlines, yesterday was an evening of enlightened internationalism in Denver. A picture was painted of how America would reintroduce itself to the world if Barack Obama is elected in November. And the organizers made sure to leave no doubt that [...]

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NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein.   NEWS   Russia’s Warships Arrived in Abkhazia Kommersant (RUS), 27 Aug 2008 Summary: The warships of Russia arrived in Abkhazia’s Sukhumi port of the Black Sea, Interfax reported. This first official friendly visit of warships to [...]

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NOTE: This is an informational compilation. GMF does not endorse, either explicitly or implicitly, the content contained herein.   NEWS   Russia Says 2 Regions in Georgia Are Independent Washington Post (U.S.), Philip P. Pan and Jonathan Finer, 27 Aug 2008 Summary: “Russia recognized the independence of two breakaway provinces of Georgia over the strong [...]

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