Posted AT 11:30 PM EST on 09/08/08
Russia, Georgia move to full-scale war
OUTSIDE TSKHINVALI, Georgia — Russia and small, U.S.-allied Georgia headed toward a wider war Saturday as Russian tanks rumbled into the contested province of South Ossetia and Russian aircraft bombed a Georgian town, escalating a conflict that already has left hundreds dead.
Georgia's Foreign Ministry said the country was “in a state of war” and accused Russia of beginning a “massive military aggression.
The full text of this article has 1326 words.
To continue reading this article, you will need to purchase this article.
Already have a member account? Login now
Pay-Per-View Offers To read the complete article, select one of the following options
Purchasing from globeandmail.com is quick and secure.
Today's Markets
| Market | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Data delayed 20 minutes | ||
| S&P/TSX | -78.40 | 8,327.81 |
| DJIA | +270.00 | 8,419.09 |
| S&P 500 | +32.60 | 848.81 |
| Nasdaq | +51.73 | 1,449.80 |
The 10-year bond: under 2.7 per cent
Plus: Recession? Yes. Average? No.
-
Video:
Manulife's first loss
Market Update
- The 10-year bond: under 2.7 per cent
- Plus: Recession? Yes. Average? No.
-
Video:
Manulife's first loss
poll
Globe Poll 
Interactive Puzzles
Challenge yourself with today's puzzles
Crossword Puzzles
Sudoku Puzzles
Most Popular
| Rank | Headline |
|---|---|
| 1. | Tories take to airwaves; Greens back coalition 1:23 PM
|
| 2. | Harper's Options 1:41 PM
|
| 3. | Globe editorial board editor on why Harper should resign 3:11 PM
|
| 4. | Harper bulldozes his way to the brink 2:30 AM
|
| 5. | Jeffrey Simpson on Harper, the coalition and stimulus 12:20 PM
|
| 6. | Scotiabank takes $642-million hit 1:40 PM
|
| 7. | Federal employees earn more than private workers 3:19 PM
|
| 8. | Nexen shares surge on bid report 3:23 PM
|
| 9. | Spam 2.0 25/11/08 3:33 PM
|
| 10. | Avery baits Phaneuf 3:15 PM
|
655Technology
- Finding the perfect gadget
- Need a present for mom, dad, son, daughter, friend, colleague?
Holiday Guide
- Gifts, goodies, celebration and snow
- The best of the season in words, pictures and video
Nation Builder 2008
- Our readers nominate Erika Heller
- Cancer survivor lauded as role model for others with the disease
-
Nation Builder 2008:
Who else is in the running?
Video Picks
- Raw footage of terror attacks
- Security camera video taken during the Mumbai attacks
- Play it again, Condi
- U.S. Secretary of State played a piano recital in London for the Queen while on a European farewell tour
Globe Auto
- Good riddance, Tiger
- How GM wasted $56-million on the golf star
Dear Sweetheart
- Letters from a soldier
- 'I'll need a derrick to get me out of bed'
-
Letters:
Read David's latest letters home
Most Popular
| Rank | Headline |
|---|---|
| 1. | Tories take to airwaves; Greens back coalition 1:23 PM
|
| 2. | Harper's Options 1:41 PM
|
| 3. | Globe editorial board editor on why Harper should resign 3:11 PM
|
| 4. | Harper bulldozes his way to the brink 2:30 AM
|
| 5. | Jeffrey Simpson on Harper, the coalition and stimulus 12:20 PM
|
| 6. | Scotiabank takes $642-million hit 1:40 PM
|
| 7. | Federal employees earn more than private workers 3:19 PM
|
| 8. | Nexen shares surge on bid report 3:23 PM
|
| 9. | Spam 2.0 25/11/08 3:33 PM
|
| 10. | Avery baits Phaneuf 3:15 PM
|
David ShoaltsPlayers look for roles in Burke's masterplan
BY ERIC DUHATSCHEKAvery baits Phaneuf
MURRAY CAMPBELLOntario needs answers from Ottawa, not a political circus
Allan MakiGramantik on the way out
Jeffrey SimpsonHarper bulldozes his way to the brink