Russia Deports Georgians Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions - Voice of America

Russia has deported a planeload of Georgians it accused of being illegal migrants, and continued a crackdown on Georgian-owned businesses. The actions mark a further deterioration in relations following Georgia's arrest last week of four Russian army officers it accused of spying. Officers of Russian Interior Ministry's department for economic security raid the "Golden Palace Weekend" casino in Moscow,Oct. 4, 2006 Police in Russia have conducted raids against Georgian-owned markets, shops and ...