Georgia under a 15 day nationwide state of emergency

Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili has declared a 15-day, nationwide state of emergency after police broke up a sixth day of opposition protests. Demonstrations have been banned, only state television can broadcast news. In a TV address, Prime Minister Zurab Nogaideli said a coup attempt had been made and Mr Saakashvili said "Russian special services" were behind unrest. The president has rejected the protesters' accusations of corruption and says he will not quit. more from daily news »