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Putin: U.S. orchestrated Georgian war Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia to benefit one of its presidential election candidates. In an exclusive interview with Putin said the U.S. had encouraged Georgia to attack the breakaway region of South Ossetia, triggering a Russian invasion. Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:00 pm CDT

Strengthening Gustav heads for Jamaica Tropical Storm Gustav was picking up steam and advancing toward Jamaica on Thursday after leaving at least 22 dead in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the National Hurricane Center said. Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 12:04 pm CDT

Mexico's high court upholds abortion law Read full story for latest details. Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:33 pm CDT

Death toll in India flood reduced to 47 Severe flooding in northeast India has claimed at least 87 lives, the country's home ministry said Thursday. Posted Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:24 am CDT