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EU: Russia, Georgia share responsibility for 2008 conflict

Historical tensions and overreaction on the part of both Russia and Georgia contributed to a five-day conflict between the two in 2008, a European Union fact-finding mission concluded in a report released Wednesday.

Chavez wraps up controversial tour with stop in Spain

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ended a sometimes controversial nine-country tour on a quieter note Friday, meeting with top Spanish leaders in Madrid.

Oil, gas contracts on Chavez agenda in Russia

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was in Moscow on Thursday to negotiate and sign new oil and gas contracts between his country and Russia.

Russia-Georgia tensions still high one year on from conflict

One year after Russian tanks rolled into the former Soviet republic of Georgia, the conflict that erupted over a breakaway territory continues to stoke tensions in the region, with repercussions around the world.

Georgia, South Ossetia trade jabs

The former Soviet republic of Georgia and one of its breakaway territories, Russia-backed South Ossetia, accused each other of violating the cease-fire that ended last year's Russian-Georgian war, days before the conflict's anniversary.

Russia vetoes U.N. mission in Georgia

The rift between Russia and Western powers over Georgia burst back into full view on the U.N. Security Council when Russia vetoed a resolution that would have extended the U.N. observer mission in Georgia.

Report: Russia to build naval base in rebel region

Russia will begin the construction of a new naval base this year in Georgia's pro-Russian separatist region of Abkhazia, according to a Russian media report Monday.

Georgian PM fires defense, foreign ministers

Georgian Prime Minister Grigol Mgaloblishvili has dismissed the country's defense minister and foreign affairs minister.

EU probes causes of Georgian conflict

The European Union has launched a fact-finding mission to determine the causes of the August war between Georgia and Russia, an EU spokeswoman said Tuesday.

Time.com: Fears of New War Rise At Georgia's Border

The crackle of gunfire at night makes sleep all but impossible along Georgia's border with separatist Abkhazia, feeding the fears of so many here that the war they hoped was over may be erupting anew

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