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  • August 2008
    • Russia Keeps Troops in Poti

      Russia Keeps Troops in Poti

      (Newser) - Russia says it will continue to patrol the key Black Sea port of Poti despite Western demands that it pull back to pre-conflict positions, Reuters reports. A Russian general said troops will continue "peacekeeping" operations there even though the city falls outside the perimeter agreed upon in the recent cease-fire. More »

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      Russia   Georgia   troop withdrawal   ceasefire   Black Sea   military presence

  • June 2008
  • April 2008
    • US Presence in Iraq Open-Ended in Secret Pact

      US Presence in Iraq Open-Ended in Secret Pact

      (Newser) - US officials and the Iraqi government plan to authorize an open-ended American presence in Iraq, according to a secret draft of an agreement between the two nations. The March 7 draft, leaked to the Guardian , is intended to replace the current UN mandate authorizing operations that expires this year. The new plan would give the US authority to "conduct military operations in Iraq and to detain individuals when necessary." More »

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      Iraq   US military   Nouri al-Maliki   Iraq exit strategy   military presence

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