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Russia hits out at West over Georgia tensions (AFP)

South Ossetians celebrate the recognition of their independence by Russia in Tskhinvali. Russia warned NATO on Wednesday over its naval presence in the Black Sea as Western powers lined up to condemn Moscow's decision to recognise the independence of two Georgian rebel regions.(AFP/Viktor Drachev)AFP - Russia lashed out at the West for ratcheting up tensions in the Black Sea with an increased NATO naval presence, and warned against isolating Moscow over the conflict in Georgia.

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