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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Lawsuit to defend Stalin divides Russia
The Soviet leader's grandson is accusing an opposition newspaper of publishing lies about the controversial figure, in a case that opened in Moscow Tuesday.
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OMG! What do people do when Twitter goes down?
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A year after war, Georgia and Russia point fingers over provocations
Tensions are spiking again, creating concerns about another conflict.
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Biden seeks to reassure Georgia over Russia
On visit, the vice president pledged support for Georgia but also insisted that more war over separatist enclaves is not an option.
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Along the Russian-Georgian border, war games or prelude to war?
Although both countries claim the military exercises are simply for practice, some wonder if the old dispute is again flaring.
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Belarus and Moldova invited into EU? Europe ponders countering 'resurgent' Russia
At Prague summit today, EU leaders seek stronger ties with six former Soviet republics.
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Spy vs. spy: Russia, incensed at NATO war games, kicks out two Canadian diplomats
Could this be the end of the brief thaw between Russia and NATO?
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Seeing Red: Georgia blames Russia for 'mutiny'
Russia, furious over NATO war games set to begin Wednesday in Georgia, says recent turmoil is evidence of Saakashvili's instability. Armenia withdraws from war games.
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Georgia accuses Russia of backing attempted coup
Officials in Tbilisi say a revolt at an Army base was part of an attempt to disrupt the government and had support from Russia.
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In a Georgian village, Easter hunts involve bruises, honor, and the fight over a 35-lb. ball
Communists failed to ban the traditional game, which is part rugby and part running of the bulls.
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In a Georgian village, Easter hunts involve bruises, honor, and the fight over a 35-lb. ball
Communists failed to ban the traditional game, which is part rugby and part running of the bulls.
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Protests in Georgia's capital spark new tension with Russia
Along the border with South Ossetia, villagers say Russian tanks have recently arrived – their barrels aimed squarely at Georgia.
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Georgia protests revive charges of foreign meddling
Embattled President Saakashvili has accused Russians of financing a popular movement to oust him.
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Mass protests in Georgia aim to unseat Saakashvili
As many as 100,000 people are expected to demonstrate Thursday against the president.
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Recession? War? Gulf developer continues massive Georgia luxury project.
The recent war, plunging crude prices, and an economic crisis haven't derailed plans for a gated community in the Caucasus.
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It's shelter but not a home
Refugees from Georgia's war with Russia are being resettled in villages but long for their old homes and communities.
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In global vote, McCain would lose – but not in Georgia
In a Gallup poll released Tuesday, respondents preferred the Democratic candidate, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, by a margin of 4 to 1.
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Russia-Georgia peace talks delayed
The first direct talks since the August war were postponed until Nov. 18 due to a dispute over the role of delegates from the breakaway regions.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the need for US aid to reach South Ossetia as well as Georgia, mayoral term limits, and the importance of infrared emissions in cooling a home.
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Georgia's Chechens relive own Russian war
Russia's military presence in Georgia has unnerved refugees who fled here from Chechnya in the 1990s.
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If Russia's leaving, S. Ossetia town asks: Why build a new road?
The residents of Akhalgori, a town located just 25 miles from Georgia's capital, say Russian troops are creating a new military supply route.
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Smooth start to E.U. patrols in Georgia
European Union monitors began patrolling Georgian territory Wednesday.
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Key question lingers: Who started the war in Georgia?
As EU monitors arrive, new details contradict Russia's assertion that Georgia invaded South Ossetia first.
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Palin sketches out her foreign-policy views
The GOP vice-presidential candidate talked about Israel, Pakistan, and preemptive strikes in an ABC interview.
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Russians hail Georgia deal as big win
This week's deal to end the Russia-Georgia war may drive wedge between US and EU.



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