Archive - Oct 14, 2005

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NALCHIK SEIGE ENDS
Fighting has ended been Russian troops and Chechen rebels in the city of Nalchik. After a prolonged exchange of gunfire and a hostage situation, Russian authorities say they have regained complete control of the town. Rebel fighters attacked a number of strategic police stations and government buildings in Nalchik on Thursday. Over 100 people - including civilians, police and rebels - are said to have died in the fighting.

ASYLUM RULING