Georgia

Unfriendly Advances in Georgia

Russian forces draw new line around South Ossetia in barbed wire.

Statues Defaced as Stalin Makes Georgian Comeback

Deep divisions on latest campaign to bring back monuments to dictator.

TV Turbulence as Georgian Polls Approach

Politics a big factor in contested ownership of main television channels.

Georgia: Life in "Dream Town"

Mountain villagers take over disused army base because their own homes are falling apart.

Toppled Minaret Provokes Passions in Georgia

As Muslims call for rebuilding and Christians say no, officials who cited planning violation struggle to contain damage.

Abkhazia Takes in Ethnic Kin From Syria

Five hundred diaspora members have arrived so far.

Georgian Government Promises Economic Upturn

But critics say schemes to attract foreign investment may not be enough.

Georgians Wary of Medvedev Overtures

Russian prime minister talks of improving relations five years after 2008 war, but makes it clear there will be no compromise on key issues.

August 2008 Russian-Georgian War: Timeline

Five Years on, Georgia to Probe Facts of 2008 War

Still hanging on as president, Mikheil Saakashvili is threatened with investigation by a hostile government.