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...methodically destroy "Georgia's strategic infrastructure," says Smith. "They're knocking them back into the stone age." Throughout Georgian territory, Russian troops have been destroying armor and weaponry and occupying military bases. Bridges have been blown up and artillery torched. In Gori on Tuesday, a Russian soldier languidly stood guard at the gate of the main Georgian military compound, a burnt out vehicle blocking the road behind...
...Argentina. The U.S. opened the game with a 30-9 run over the first 10 minutes, moving the ball crisply around Argentina's zone, and finding open shooters in the corner of the court. Argentina's best player, San Antonio Spurs star guard Manu Ginobili, re-injured his left ankle, and had to leave the game, making Argentina's already long odds even longer...
...intensity. Plus, Spain likes to push the ball up the court, so going all tough guy means scrapping your strength. And oh yeah, the U.S. crushed Spain by 37 points in the preliminaries. "It's really hard to play two bad games in one week, you know," says Spanish guard Raul Lopez. For those of us desperate for one compelling game for the Americans, we pray you're right, Raul. Thing is, it probably doesn't matter. Even Spain's best won't be good enough this time around...
...waters rise to the height of a person, the Robertses act as a citizens' National Guard, a more caring and effective FEMA. They take elderly friends to their attic, share food with them, give them comfort. Outside, a neighbor, Larry Simms, stands shoulder-deep in the water, looking for people to save. And all the while, Kim keeps recording, giving witness to nature's fury and the government's indifference...
...sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister on Aug. 18, four months after his former rebel group won a majority in landmark elections that transformed the Himalayan kingdom into a secular republic. Nepal's new leader now faces food and fuel shortages, opposition from the displaced Old Guard and friction with regional separatists...