Russia Sends Troops Into Rebel Enclave in Georgia
Russia sent troops rolling into a breakaway region of Georgia after Georgian troops sought to enter the capital of the pro-Russian enclave, in a sharp escalation of the conflict.
Pawlenty Looks to National Stage
Gov. Tim Pawlenty, seen as an everyman, is among the least-known of John McCain’s vice-presidential prospects.
Detroit Mayor Charged With Assaulting Officer
The new charges against Kwame M. Kilpatrick resulted from an incident on July 24 when an officer tried to serve a subpoena.
In South Korea, Mixed Reaction to Bush
In Seoul, 15,000 people gathered under South Korean and American flags to welcome President Bush, while nearby a smaller crowd of protesters clashed with the police.
Video ReportGames in Beijing Open With a Lavish Ceremony
With world leaders watching from inside National Stadium, the 2008 Beijing Olympics began with a ceremony of soaring spectacle and Chinese national pride.
Slide Show: Scenes From the Ceremony17,000 Choose an Anniversary to Remember
Couples said they were moved by national pride, but also by the Chinese enthusiasm for numerology, to marry.
For U.S. Viewers, 12-Hour Delay Before Broadcast
NBC is waiting until prime time in the United States to show the three-hour spectacle from Beijing.
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