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Live from Abu Dhabi Connect the World takes you on a journey across continents, investigating the stories that are changing our world.

3 convicted of Bolshoi acid attack

December 4th, 2013
03:44 PM ET

Three men were convicted and sentenced for an acid attack on the Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director, Sergei Filin.

Filin underwent 23 different surgeries for his eyes after the attack and says he is unable to see his children.

Yuri Zarutsky has been given 10 years imprisonment for his actions and his driver was given 4 years.

Atika Shubert reports from Moscow.

 

Syrian humanitarian crisis nightmare

December 4th, 2013
11:48 AM ET

In Syria, one of the major concerns is access to healthcare and aid coming in.

It can be difficult to cope with limited access to equipment to treat a large number of patients coming in, some with severe wounds and burns.

President of MSF, Dr. Joanne Liu, just returned from a humanitarian effort in Syria and describes the ground situation and explains what they do to help and what needs to be done to improve the situation.