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Suicide blast kills seven Georgian soldiers in Afghanistan
This post has been corrected. See note below for details.ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — An insurgent attack in southern Afghanistan killed seven Georgian soldiers late Thursday, as the Afghan Taliban continues to ramp up assaults in the midst of its spring offensive against U.S.-led coalition troops. The...Tags: Afghanistan, Defense, Bombings, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Suicide
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Nadal, Djokovic on collision course in Paris
Defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal was drawn in the same half as world number one Novak Djokovic on Friday as the Spanish claycourt machine chases a record eighth title at Roland Garros. Third seed Nadal, who beat Djokovic in last year's final,...
Tags: Agnieszka Radwanska, Tennis, Caroline Wozniacki, Richard Gasquet, Juan Martin Del Potro
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Dining Review: No food barrier at Old Village
A svelte brunette croons "Besame Mucho" to the small crowd, her smooth voice accompanied by a computer-driven soundtrack. The song runs seamlessly into the next, a dreamy Russian folk tune. She doesn't mind that no one applauds. She's creating atmosphere....
Tags: Mother's Day, Restaurants, Salads, Dining and Drinking, Foods and Beverages
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Georgian president visits Baltimore
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili visited Baltimore on Wednesday as part of a U.S. tour intended to build support for his country's bid to join NATO. Saakashvili visited the city to meet with Sen. Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat. He has also met with...Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, John Kerry, NATO, Mikheil Saakashvili
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'Doctor Who,' 'Girls,' Lorne Michaels among Peabody Award winners
"Doctor Who" is celebrating 50 years on the air this year, new episodes begin airing Saturday and to top it all off, the good Doctor has just received a Peabody Award for 50 years of "evolving with technology and the times like nothing else in the known...
Tags: The Loving Story (movie), Television Industry, Martin Luther King Jr., Colleges and Universities, New York City
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Volunteer profile: Michael Shvartsman
After graduating from Deerfield High School in 2005, Michael Shvartsman attended Ohio University and earned a bachelor's degree in finance. He holds a certificate from the school's Global Leadership Center, which he says has been valuable during his Peace...
Tags: Radio, Peace Corps, Politics, Parties and Movements, Entertainment
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BASD Honor Roll
Valley 610Parent-teacher conferences are going on during this shortened Thanksgiving Day week in the Bethlehem Area School District. What a perfect time to publish online, the first-quarter honor roll. Jump to the next page to find your child's name at Broughal,... -
Georgia President Saakashvili concedes election defeat
World NowMikheil Saakashvili, the pro-Western president of Georgia faced with increasing protests among his people, conceded defeat after preliminary election returns showed the opposition had won control of parliament and the right to name a powerful new prime... -
How a bitter campaign will end
Last month, a New York Times story noted "an extraordinary event" in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. President Mikhail Saakashvili, whose human rights record is not exactly the gold standard, "conceded defeat in parliamentary elections," saying...
Tags: Xi Jinping, Justice and Rights, Punishment, Theft, Human Rights
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This food is social currency
CHAKVI, Ga. — When it comes to hospitality, Georgians (think Black Sea, not pecan pie) are stern taskmasters. Their feasts, called supras, are dictated by protocol. The official toastmaster (tamada) grants permission to toast and signals the kitchen...
Tags: Game, Hazelnuts, Halloween, Dining and Drinking, Tbilisi (Georgia)
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Obama's flexibility doctrine revealed
"On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this can be solved, but it's important for him (Putin) to give me space. … This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility." Barack Obama to Dmitry Medvedev, open mic,...
Tags: Defense, Justice and Rights, Dmitry Medvedev, Europe, Military Equipment
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News briefs: White House grant helped pay for New York Police Dept. spying on Muslims
Nostalgia rules as ‘The Artist,’ ‘Hugo’ dominate safe, predictable Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nostalgia ruled at the Oscars, with the classic film homages “The Artist” and “Hugo” dominating...Tags: American Red Cross, Islam, International Military Interventions, Mitt Romney, Emergency Incidents
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Nov 19, 2012
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Nov 4, 2012
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Aug 28, 2012
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Apr 2, 2012
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Feb 27, 2012
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