Backgrounder Russia's North Ossetia Republic Major terror attacks linked to Chechen rebels in 2004

North Ossetian government to resign in two days     MOSCOW, Sept. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- The government of Russia's North Ossetia republic, suffering the loss of over 350 people in last week's hostage-taking tragedy, will resign within the next two days, the republic's President Alexander Dzasokhov announced Wednesday. Full Coverage Beslan terrorist suspect to be charged     BEIJING, Sept.7 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian television Monday ran footage of a man who looked like he was from the Caucasus being dragged by police, his arms handcuffed high behind his back, in pain and being accused of orchestrating the hostage killings in North Ossetia. <<Full Coverage

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World Response  Philippine foreign secretary condemns terrorism in Russia  Chechen issue to be resolved by Russian government: British FM  Int'l community continues to condemn hostage-taking  S.African president, Mandela condemn Russian hostage tragedy  Pakistan condemns terror in Russia  Singapore condemns terrorism act in Russian hostage siege  French president extends to Putin France's solidarity with Russian people  Australian PM condemns terror in Russia  Iranian president condemns hostage-taking in Russia  World leaders condemn killing of civilians in Russia's hostage crisis  China supports Russia's anti-terrorism efforts   China condemns recent terror attacks in Russia  President Hu grieves over deaths in Russian tragedies  Prodi shocked, saddened by deaths of hostages in Russia  Blair writes to Putin to condemn terrorists in hostage crisis  EU condemns hostage taking in southern Russia  Mass hostage-taking in Russia draws worldwide condemnation  Greek president sends message of condolences to Putin  Bush condemns killing of hostages in Russian school  US offers to help Russia resolve hostage crisis  UN Security Council condemns mass hostage-taking in Russia