American dream fails Brazilian immigrant hopes - 19 Aug 2008
Hundreds of Brazilians have given up the ‘American dream’ and returned home to re-invest their dollars in the local economy.
Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports.
Hundreds of Brazilians have given up the ‘American dream’ and returned home to re-invest their dollars in the local economy.
Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports.
Turkish television released footage showing journalists travelling between Gori and Tshkinvali, an area where Georgian and Russian troops were firing at each other.
One journalist was shot in the head while it’s thought five journalists have died during the conflict.
Western leaders have stepped up diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between Russia and Georgia.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports on how the ceasefire is being blinded by US support to Georgia and the advancement of Russian forces into the counrtry.
The international community is working towards a ceasefire on paper between Georgia and Russia.
However, Russia’s military presence on the ground has Georgians concerned about Moscow’s long-term goals.
Al Jazeera’s Hoda Abdel Hamid reports.
Al Jazeera’s Hamish McDonald speaks with Mikheil Saakashvili, the Georgian president, in the country’s captial.