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Up to 2,000 Killed as Russia-Georgia Fighting Enters Fourth Day

Up to 2,000 Killed as Russia-Georgia Fighting Enters Fourth Day

After four days of heavy fighting, Russian tanks are now approaching central Georgian cities away from the separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Russian officials say Georgia provoked the assault by attacking South Ossetia late last week, causing heavy civilian casualties. NATO’s Secretary General and President Bush have both condemned Russia’s “disproportionate” use of force in Georgia. [includes rush transcript]

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