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Georgia Observers Confirm Russian Checkpoint
Dismantled
On October 5, the European Union Monitoring
Mission (EUMM) confirmed the dismantling of the
first Russian checkpoint. The checkpoint was
located in Ali, northwest of Gori in the
adjacent area to South Ossetia. The dismantling
was observed on location by EUMM monitors.
“Our monitors have seen indications that
preparations for withdrawal are ongoing at
different observation- and checkpoints. We are
confident that the Russian side will respect its
commitment to withdraw forces by 10 October,”
stated EU Georgia Mission Head, Ambassador
Haber.
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Background
EU
on Global Financial Crisis
As a corollary to Saturday's Financial
Summit (shown above), French President Sarkozy,
as current EU President, said: "A serious crisis
of confidence is shaking the global economy and
financial activity.
"Europe cannot but be affected by its
consequences, despite the reliability of the
managers of its financial institutions...This
urgent situation calls for unity and a
willingness to cooperate with regard to action.
This will be the main issue for our next meeting
[October
15-16]." Read
more;
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