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Page last updated at 03:46 GMT, Tuesday, 12 August 2008 04:46 UK
Russian troops in South Ossetia
Russian troops advance in Georgia
Russian forces enter Georgia from the breakaway region of Abkhazia as the conflict between the neighbours appears to broaden.
President runs for cover
Exodus as fighting rages
Diplomatic mood darkens
Early lessons from conflict
In depth: Georgia-Russia conflict
Voices on the conflict
Day-by-day: Georgia Crisis

Mexican police. File pic. Mexico launches anti-kidnap squad
Mexico launches an anti-kidnapping squad amid outrage over the abduction and killing of a prominent businessman's son.

Bryce, Western Australian Museum 'Man, not climate' behind extinctions
The extinction of many ancient species may be due to humans rather than climate change, experts say.


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Mexico public's faith in police dives amid abduction epidemic
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