Georgian leader for probing US role in ‘rose revolution’

September 30th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The United Nations Commission, which is probing the assassination of the former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, met several political leaders here to get more information regarding the incident. The three-member commission, headed by Chile's Ambassador to the UN Heraldo Munoz, met Interior Minister Rehman Malik and various other leaders.

August 14th, 2009 US Marines to help train Georgian troopsTBILISI, Georgia — A group of U.S. Marines will arrive in Georgia to help train its troops for a mission alongside coalition forces in Afghanistan, the U.S.

August 1st, 2009 South Ossetia claims Georgian mortar attackTBILISI, Georgia — Authorities in the separatist Georgian region of South Ossetia said Saturday that two mortar shells had fired into the territory from Georgia proper, and Russia quickly warned that it might retaliate. Georgia denied the claim and accused Russia and South Ossetia of provocation before the first anniversary of Georgia's short but fierce war with Russia last summer.

July 23rd, 2009 Biden brings tough love to GeorgiaTBILISI, Georgia — A year after Georgia's disastrous war with Russia, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured the small country on Thursday that the United States stands behind it in their continuing conflicts with their region's dominant power.

July 23rd, 2009 Biden says US ties to Russia won't hurt GeorgiaTBILISI, Georgia — In a speech interrupted by several standing ovations, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told somber Georgian officials on Thursday that Washington stands behind them a year after their army was routed in a war with neighboring Russia.

July 23rd, 2009 TBILISI - Washington regards Georgia as an important strategic partner and will continue to safeguard its security, US Vice President Joe Biden said here Thursday. He added that the US will continue to work for developing the Georgian economic and diplomatic reform.

July 22nd, 2009 Biden pledges support for Georgia, UkraineTBILISI, Georgia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged support for efforts by Ukraine and Georgia to break free of Russia's orbit, saying Washington would not recognize Kremlin claims to an exclusive sphere of influence over former Soviet states.

June 10th, 2009 Georgian opposition leader meets with presidentTBILISI, Georgia — President Mikhail Saakashvili said Wednesday that he has offered government posts to political opponents who have been leading street protests for the past two months. But opposition leaders said they have no interest in joining Saakashvili's government and would continue their protests to demand his resignation.

May 12th, 2009 Ex-Georgian leader urges Saakashvili to resignTBILISI, Georgia — Former Georgian leader Eduard Shevardnadze on Tuesday urged the country's embattled president to resign to avoid bloodshed. Shevardnadze — who became Georgia's president after helping end the Cold War as the last Soviet foreign minister — was driven from the presidency in 2003 by protests that propelled President Mikhail Saakashvili to power.

May 10th, 2009 Georgian opposition sets ultimatum for talksTBILISI, Georgia — Opposition leaders have demanded that Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili agree to a face-to-face meeting by 5 p.m. (1300 GMT, 9 a.m.

May 10th, 2009 Report: Georgia opposition sets talks' ultimatumTBILISI, Georgia — A Georgian news report said an opposition leader demanded that President Mikhail Saakashvili agree to a face-to-face meeting by Sunday evening to avoid an escalation between the two sides. Conservative party leader Kakha Kukava said failure by Saakashvili's government to initiate negotiations will aggravate an already tense situation, the Georgia Online news site reported.

May 9th, 2009 Fiery president faces composed foeTBILISI, Georgia — As street protests threaten to drive Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili from office, one of the leading candidates to replace him is a former ally and fellow architect of the Rose Revolution that brought him to power. Known for composure, Nino Burdzhanadze spoke forcefully Friday, a month after opposition forces took to the streets to demand Saakashvili resign over Georgia's disastrous war with Russia and an alleged retreat from democracy.

May 9th, 2009 Georgia frees 3 to defuse anti-government unrestTBILISI, Georgia — Georgian authorities released three opposition protesters Thursday, trying to defuse a wave of unrest that erupted into violence when police clashed with demonstrators clamoring for the resignation of President Mikhail Saakashvili. Weeks of peaceful protests turned ugly Wednesday, one day after Saakashvili was forced to back off claims that he had suppressed a Moscow-backed coup attempt.

May 9th, 2009 Georgia opposition vows rallies to oust presidentTBILISI, Georgia — A top opposition leader in Georgia vowed Friday to press ahead with "stronger and more serious" street protests to demand the resignation of President Mikhail Saakashvili. Opposition envoys pressed for face-to-face talks with Saakashvili in a late-evening meeting Friday with an ally of the president — the first since protesters took to the streets on April 9.

May 9th, 2009 Analysis: Obama's support of Georgia untestedWASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama courts closer relations with Russia, U.S. ally Georgia has plenty of reasons to be nervous.