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27.08.2008, 19:31

Russian warship eases Abkhazian fears of NATO

On Wednesday, Abkhazia put on a welcome for a Russian warship arriving in its capital's port. The flagship cruiser ’Moskva’ dropped anchor in Sukhum, and joins two other Russian vessels in the town’s port. It’s hoped their arrival will ease locals fears a

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Chinese told to drop their pyjamas

Shanghai officials are calling for residents to drop their longstanding habit of hanging around the city streets in pyjamas.

11.08.2008, 01:14

Russia sinks Georgian boat after attack

The Russian navy says it's sunk a Georgian naval vessel in the Black Sea just off the Abkhazian coast.

The wedding that almost started a war

Published: 01 December, 2008, 10:17


Amphibious warship Azov

If you are happy, shoot. The Caucasian tradition of celebrating weddings by firing guns in the air brought one Russian warship to the brink of combat. Only last-minute communications saved a nuptial party from ending with a bomb landing in the backyard.

 
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