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Google reveals wireless hopes in a patent

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 09/26/2008 - 7:05pm

The company's definition of a truly open wireless network is in conflict with how wireless operators do business today.



 

Conflict fear over Arctic borders

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Wed, 09/10/2008 - 3:59pm

A senior US Coast Guard commander warns of conflict in the Arctic unless border disputes are resolved.



 

Georgia negotiates $750m IMF loan

BBC Finance  Wed, 09/03/2008 - 10:34am

The IMF is set to give Georgia a $750m loan to help tackle the economic damage from its conflict with Russia.



 

Conflict Hinders Plans For Georgian Energy Corridor

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 08/28/2008 - 5:50am

Multinationals have invested billions of dollars into developing an energy thruway that circumvents Russian territory.

With the recent Russian-Georgian war, the route's security is questionable.

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Investors pulling out of Russia

BBC Finance  Fri, 08/22/2008 - 10:44am

Russia sees foreign investment fall as investors become more nervous following the recent conflict with Georgia.



 

Georgian President Accuses Russia Of Violations

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 08/13/2008 - 5:00am

Russia and Georgia have agreed to a provisional cease-fire that ends five days of conflict. The truce was negotiated by the French president.

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Georgia conflict halts oil's deep slide

CNN Money  Mon, 08/11/2008 - 10:30am

Oil prices were relatively flat Monday as a conflict between Georgia and Russia threatened crude supplies flowing through the region.



 

Russia Steps Up Assault As Georgia Withdraws

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 08/11/2008 - 5:00am

The battle between Russia and Georgia shows no sign of letting up. The conflict was triggered by a Georgian ground offensive into the Russian-backed breakaway region of South Ossetia.

Now Georgia's president says he's withdrawing forces from the area and publicly calling for a cease-fire.

But Russia continues its aerial bombardment of targets on Georgian territory.



 

Crude rises on Georgia fighting

BBC Finance  Mon, 08/11/2008 - 3:14am

Crude oil prices have jumped more than a dollar on fears that conflict between Russian and Georgia could disrupt supplies in the region.