Captions for the images below describe scenes from around the world — from France to Florida and Georgia (the country, not the state) to Hong Kong — related to this week’s evidence of war, floods, famine and fire.
Photos Capture War, Floods, Famine and Fire
August 21st, 2008 · No Comments
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Photos Capture Another Day of War in Georgia
August 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Russia’s invasion of Georgia entered its second week today and, despite diplomatic efforts by Western leaders, it seems no closer to ending than it did on the day it began, Aug. 8. Below are photos that tell stories from the front lines of the conflict: Editor’s Note: Is it just me or does the Russian [...]
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Russian Troops Ordered to Stop Assault on Georgia
August 12th, 2008 · No Comments
After several days of fighting, Russian troops were finally ordered by President Dmitry Medvedev to stop their military operations against Georgia. Below is a handful of photos chronicling the day’s events in the former Soviet republic:
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BBC News Crew Strafed by Russian Jet
August 11th, 2008 · No Comments
The video above shows what sometimes happens to reporters in war zones. BBC’s Gavin Hewitt was reporting on the Russian military assault of Georgia from the front line near the town of Gori, he and his crew came under attack from a passing Russian fighter jet.
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