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on the ground, ambulances weaved through the roadblocks and braved the crossfire. but by midafternoon, the battle was over, and the town fell quiet again. after a blockade for four days, the tactic of the ukraine an army changed to active engage: but as you see, the pro russian elements are still active in the town. >> we found spent bullet cases,

the army had cornered a group of fighters. they started tightening the circle. and moved in from the right and the left. when they started retreating, they surrounded us from the behind, and we barely fought them off and got through. local residents spoke of a con view of army vehicles, and a group of 11 soldiers dressed all in black. black. people from the fbu came and shot at peaceful citizens. at the moment, we have six dead bodies, and others in the hospital. >> i was hurt, and they were shooting for an hour and a half. my house was hit from two directions. ukrainian troops are destroying us. >> the armored vehicles came from that direction. it was a line of vehicles at the back, and then the shooting started.

our self defense was here, and a war began. 16 kilometers away, the town fell silent on monday as hundreds attended the funeral of a young person killed over the weekend in shooting between separatists and fighters. the death only highlighted the grievances which were already felt. >> the top ukrainian minister today said that a new special forces unit is sent to odessa. after days of violence with pro russian separatists. more from odessa. >> this is one of 46 funerals, each a reminder of last week's clashes in odessa, and the deadly divide that now exists from those who favored a united

ukraine and those with closer ties with russia. he was 55, a poet and a father who wrote nostalgically about the russian empire. a friend explained what he thought his death might mean for ukraine. >> we are now living in the time, the violence escalating. >> until recently, odessa in the south of ukraine has been relatively free, with the rage in the east of the country. >> but we have seen them from both sides, their comrades,

odessa's governor has called in new recruits to join a battalion battalion. >> the potential government in kiev, i can't see the central government, i think, we have to get proactive, what's going on. >> the anger and hate that can lead to otherwise. bu

>> they tell aljazeera america, there's no shortage. this is an attempt to reestablish, and so the russian way to go beyond crimea, and beyond ukraine. >> you can watch the entire interview tonight at 8:00 eastern. 5:00 pacific. i a group's leader said that he will sell the girls, and ivan

has more. >> she was arrested and detained on the orders of nigeria's lady on sunday. she was protecting against the government's failure to rescue more than 270 girls kidnapped by the radical group, bocca haran. they discussed finding the girls, and when they got this, the first lady accused them of being baca haran sympathizers, and then they were taken away by the police. they spent the night here at the police station. these angry supporters showed up to demand their release on monday morning, saying that the first lady had no right to order the arrests. >> what position of government is using to say that? we might appreciate that the federal minister of defense, who

are are responsible constitutionally in nigeria? so we don't know what instrument or what structure she's using to engage in these remarks, and what activities she's embarking on. >> the women have now been released. these allegations against the first lady are likely to further fuel public anger over the government's handling of the abduction. it took place in the capital, and also protesting washington's handling of the situation. meanwhile, an hour-long video by the government was released on monday. in 2, he says that his fighters abducted the girls, in what he called the market. a spokesperson for the president said that he doesn't think that the allegations against the first lady, ordering the protesters, are true, but many

are angry over the handling of the abductions, and this could lead more people to the street. >> those involved in a massive mudslide are still waiting for aid. there's no confirmed number of dead, and it could be in the hundreds or even in the thousands. it's the worst natural disaster in afghanistan in decades, and aid groups are having a hard time getting food and water in. >> after this terrible disaster, the world food program has started to distribute to those who either lost their houses completely or simply can't go back to them because they're in too dangerous an area. >> the government said there will be a mass grave, and there's no attempt to rescue those still there. >> a convoy of aid makes a slow journey u up to the disaster ar.

those involved are living in tents and there are reports of gunfire, and some of the people left homeless have still received no help. >> reporter: six members of my family are living under the mud, they're under a tent that we made ourselves, and we haven't received any food or blankets yet. >> others have complained about the government response to the disaster. [ foreign dialogue ] >> interpreter: after the landslide, we're in huge misery. after the past three days, we have received no assistance, and the women and children are ill. so far, no one has shown any sympathy for us. >> reporter: on monday, a local member of the afghan commons came to see the situation for himself. he handed out money to the most needy. this is one of the poorest parts

of afghanistan, where access to roads is almost non-acceptance. >> we want to mitigate the risk of a future disaster like this. this is a region of afghanistan that's very prone to natural disasters, prone to landslides and fooding that we have seen in the last few days. >> reporter: the after began government says -- afghan government said that it has enough resources to deal with it themselves but in this area, the people are less sure. dominic cane, aljazeera. >> the global sex abuse scandal has been acquainted to torture. that the catholic church violated any treaty. that the vatican ratified.

a supreme court rule today, on the separation of church and state. opening prayers in a count council meeting do not violate the constitution. the content of the prayers is not significant as long as it does not denigrate non-christians. it's a ruling for the government in the town in greece. >> freedom of speech is beyond religion, it's reaffirming what our country was founded on, and that's what it's about today. it's much bigger than the town of greece or opening prayer. >> reporter: this disagrees with the supreme court ruling that says that prayer is part of the nation's fabric. investigating the daily part on the conflict in libya. john boehner appointed him,

saying that it's dogged and focused. raising questions about the white house's role in shaping the administration's narrative after the attack. former americans, including ambassador stevens, were killed. if. >> the race has gone on, though nobody has declared their candidacy. is it going to be a marathon to the sprint race? >> right now, it's still in the warmup mode, but the news sometimes has a way of providing opportunities for the potential runners to move right or left. and that was the case over the weekend. texas governor, rick perry, spoke of the disastrous execution over the murder of clayton locket. he had convulsions and died after a heart attack. but in meet the press, kerry refused to say that that was

inhumane. >> i'm confident that the way of executions are taken care of in the state of texas are appropriate and humane. i don't know if it was humane, but it was botched. >> whether any death penalty violates the 8th amendment. it says: republicans expressed problems of the eight amendment can be rare, as opposed to the second amend: by telling the associated press, he said i realize this may sound harsh, but as a father and a former lawman, if it's by lethal injection or fed to the lions. in midterm elections, women

voters will be a key block in a few races, so democrat senator, mark udall, has decided to get attention of women voters in his very first campaign ad. cory gardener now facing this udall attack ad out of the gate. >> it comes down to respect for women and our lives, so cory gardener's history, promoting harsh anti-abortion laws, he voted to make it a felony, including in case of rape and incest. >> he calls it misleading and the senator has no record of accomplishments. it has been unclear for years what the white house correspondent's zir dinner accomplishes. the president of the united pred states is pretty about at laughing at himself and burning

his opponents. >> i'm feeling sorry, believe it or not, for the speaker of the house as well. these days, the house republicans actually give john boehner a harder time than they give me. which means orange is the new black. >> i don't know how to follow up that. >> going back to the republican nomination for president and who is going to get a line for that, do you feel as if this year, going into next year, they're going to wait and see who want first person is to nominate and see how that strategy plays out, or is this just typical and people taking their time? >> generally, the nominations will take place after the midterms, but the one thing that has people waiting in terms of management and fund raidin funds jeb bush, if he's going to get

into this. and you might have somebody like rick perry saying 2016 is not the time for me. >> it's almost like a chess match. the opening billed for the house in detroit? how about $1,000? bankruptcy kicks off a new plan to fight urban blight, auctioning off properties to the highest bidders. and a threat to guacamole. disease is threatening the avocado supply, and what scientists are doing to stop it.

>> the first detroit auction is over. the bank selling houses as part of an effort to turn things around financially. there is potential interest from buyers. bc is here with auction. >> michael, the auction website is called building detroit.org

and in the next weeks, detroit will sem the houses to the highest bidder. the opening bid, just $1,000 in a bankrupt city overrun with bankrupt structures. there's a feeling this auction can play a role in detroit's turn around. >> i think it's a very good thing that they're trying to get they will filled and bring people into the neighborhood. >> fred, a long time resident, lives across the street from the first house on the auction block as a result of the 2009 financial crisis. this blick colonial has been sitting vacant for four years, and the community has worked together to keep the grass cut and the squatters out. and he hopes whoever moves in stays awhile. >> the biggest concern that a lot of us have is that flippers will come into the neighborhood and that could pose a problem. >> once the house is sold, the countdown began, and better,

they have to rehab the property and have someone living there within six months. if that dead line is not met, the buyer will lose the house and any money spent on it. bidding for the house was brisk, with over 100 bids on the property. for bidders like deborah levee, it brings it close to reality. >> i thought i was going to have to go into my 401k and pay it back, $1,000? i have a refund check still in the bank, and i can afford this. >> right now, they have 14,000 foreclosed homes, but not anyone can get one. they have to be a resident of michigan, with no history of foreclosures. bidders will have two to three months to pay in full. in a city worker toward a comeback, it's an investment

that could pay off. at last check, the highest bid came in under $35,000. and just to put it in perspective, on average homes in that neighborhood, they usually sell between 60 and $70,000. michael. >> definitely a discount for some lucky inspectors or homeowners. thank you as much. target is looking for a new leader. greg steinhople resigned today. it comes in the wake of the breach that damaged tart's reputation. he had been with the company for 35 years, chief executive since 2008. a strong warning from attorney general, eric holder, and he said no bank is above the law. >> there's no such thing as too big. some have used that phrase to describe the theory that certain financial institutions, even if they engage in misconduct,

should be immune of prosecution because of their sheer size and the influence on the economy. >> he didn't mention any by name, but two are facing criminal charges following alleged tax evasion and money laundering? >> >> reporter:. >> on this cinco de mayo some of you may indulge in guacamole today, but you should know that this is a tough time in the avocado industry, because of a fungus working its way through trees. >> the avocado has been called a super food. and for many, the soft green fruit is best enjoyed as guacamole. first served by the aztecs. you may call her a guacamole aficionado. she has been making it on south beach for the last three years, and she takes pride in the fact in a people recognize her

recipe. >> a lot of people tell me my guacamole is really good. >> from the plate of guacamole and tortilla chips on south beach to the groves, it's just an hour drive. here gray stumps, trees killed by a disease. it's called laurel wilt, spread by beetles. it has destroyed 50 trees a day. the trees can fight off the fungus. but they die in the process. >> trying to wall off the fungus, and it does such a good job, it ends up killing itself. >> laurel wilt kills trees in 2-6 weeks. the fungus is opportunistic. it provides an easy pathway for laurel wilt to march through a drove tree by tree. there's no cure.

professor jonathan crane with the university of florida institute of food and agriculture sciences says that no one should panic yet. increasing the threat to the $53 million a year avocado industry. >> they have several trials out right now. where they attract the beetles to a trap, and it kills the beetles, and we're hoping in the not too distant future, we'll be able to offer that as one of the strategies in your growth. >> craig says it will be about a decade where the scientists can grow avocado trees genetically resistent to laurel wilt. with less than 1% of the crop damaged, it won't affect the crop any time soon. >> cinco de mayo has evolved into celebrations of culture here in the united states,

complete with parades, festivals and mariachis. but it commemorates the victory over france in the french-mexican war. president obama will be going to celebrations. >> coming up, now that a militant group has offered to sell 200 girls in nigeria, people are looking for the government to step in. the leaders may be unwilling or unable to help. >> i'm here at uc berkeley with a reputation of being one of the best campuses in the country, but not when it comes to sexual assault.

>> a new report accuses the

venezuelan government of human rights abuses. from torture to arbitrary arrest. maria sanchez reports. >> reporter: 19-year-old martinez spends his days reading and remembering. on the night of march 20th, he was walking home, when national police guards on motorcycles chased him. >> i was running. three guards on their motorcycles surrounded me, pushing and kicking me. i raised my hands to surrender. one national guard pushed me on the floor, put his boot on hi head and shot me at point-blank raining. >> that's when the psychological abuse began. he said that it went on for six hours before he got help. >> they made me walk with my leg hurt, told me to undress. i was in a lot of pain, and they

made me wipe the floor with my t-shirt. and i was in a lot of pain. only then did they send me to the doctor. >> the human rights watch report documents dozens of cases, where protesters were beaten and tortured. it says 45 people suffered serious human rights of violations, and more than 150 were abused by security forces during the protest. it says that victims were unarmed and were not engaging in acts of violence when arrested. most were denied basic rights and access to lawyers and medical help. the president said that all of the human rights cases perpetrated during the protests will be prosecuted. the army said by mid april, at least 97 members of the forces have been detained and are under

arrest. the security forces acted violently for their punishment. the protests that day, while he recovers from his wounds, he's at home under the police guard. he's facing five charges, committing crime and resisting arrest. he faces up to 5 years in prison. views. >> the group's leader released a video saying that more schools

and girls are attacked. despite an increase in military assets, the nigeria government has not made progress in finding the girls. joining us on the phone is a nigerian human rights activist. thank you for joining us. before asking you about boko haram, can you tell me about the corruption levels and how serious they are. >> corruption has become synonymous in nigeria in the past fully to four decades. every government had been involved in corruption, and corrupt people are the brand behind, and the power behind people. it's clear that the corruption

has clearly destroyed the social and economic fabric of the country, and it has become bitterly entrenched in the political system and the government. >> does that corruption give boko haram its power? >> corruption could be said to indirectly contribute to the insurgency in the country, in the sense that corruption has led to a clear pollution of dislocation of the economy. it has impoverished the people. it has destroyed industry and lives, and it has created an atmosphere for extremism to thrive. eastern parts of nigeria is one of the most impoverished parts of nigeria, and contributed to the issue of corruption and

mismanagement, and the entrenched social injustice. it is clear that nigia is a rich country, and we have people, residents of slums of india, so it is corruption that has been the problem with this country for a lopping time. >> the nigerian government called boko haram faceless, saying it makes it difficult for them to deal with them. others say it is not true. is the government in nigeria unwilling or unable to handle the problem that boko haram is causing? >> in terms of crisis, in terms of violence, in terms of emergency of this kind, a nation is desirous of leadership that will provide hope, a leadership that will raise the moral of its own people. it's clear that nigerian - the

government has failed. it is clear that they are finding sometimes excuses, sometimes scapegoats to make up for the failure. boko haram is not invisible. nor are they invincible. we simply have allowed this problem to go to the point that it has gone out of harm. how can the government say that they don't know who they are, will be the same government that a few months ago, that they have many of the incidents. and the government that said that they don't know who they are, the same government that has sympathizers within government. i think the government is trying to give an excuse for the problems. >> the last thing the families want an excuses.

human rights activist - thank you for the insight. >> thank you. in australia, a panel of experts will re-examine data to see if crews are looking in the right place for malaysia airlines flight mh370. officials from malaysia area, china and australia are meeting in sydney. crews have been searching 1.8 square miles of the indian ocean. after two months are yet to find any debris from the missing plane. a democratic republic of congo court convicted only two soldiers of rape doing a trail. 135 case cases of sexual violence were referred. the democratic republic of congo government has been under pressure to convict the soldiers. in greece 34 people, including four children drowned when two boats capsized.

three dozen others were res cured. several were missing. the boats were trying to bring people into greece illegally. some use greece as an entry point to the e.u., the trip is risky. more than 40 died trying to cross the waters. in nepal, it's been two weeks since guides died in an avalanche. relatives are relying on the government for help. we have this report from kathmandu. >> this man lost his father. he had been to the summit of everest nine times, spending 20 years to help people achieve their dreams. >> he was a very honest and decent man. he used to help everyone, i miss him a lot. now a monk leads prayers in his home, where the families

observing the traditional 49 days of mourning. these buddhist rituals can cost tens of thousands, and so far the family received no money from the government. this 21-year-old daughter has to look after her brother, sister, mother and grandmother. >>. >> translation: i am the oldest in my family, it's my responsibility to look after my family. if i get a sponsor, i will continue my studies. if i don't, i will work and let my brother and sister consider my studies. >> the nepal mountain association president says every family has been given up to 500, and will get about 10 touz. the tourist minister admits delay, but says the payouts will be made within two weeks. >> it will take time, but it is already - i decided already these things, and government will give the money and other

things. >> mountain guides are well paid compared to most people in nepal, and can earn between $4,000-$8,000. it's dangerous work, and many from the community live in kathmandu and have no interest in the mountains. those that want to become guides are better educated, savvy and want the same rights as international climbers. >> this is a buddhist area, and where many sherpas live. they'll come here to prayer for those they lost on everest. perhaps they'll get what they want from the government. they'll spare a thought for those in the season on the world's tallest mountain. an investigation into an accident at the circus. we have that story in other news around america. this had to be terrifying for

the people that witnessed the accident. >> definitely, if you look at the video it's unbelievable. in rhode island officials are focussing on why a clamp failed. cell phone video shows what happened as a clamp snapped during a hair-hanging stump at the ringly brother's show. eight female performers fell 40 feet. two are in critical condition. injuries are not life threatening. in colorado a small plane crashed upside down into a house, happening in north glen, about 20 minutes outside of denver. witnesses said the plane was carrying a banner behind it, and flying low to the ground. the pilot was not injured, and no one was home when the crash happened. >> in oklahoma, high winds and dry conditions are fuelling a wildfire. firefighters are working to put out the flames that broke out in gutherie. one died, six homes have been

destroyed. 1,000 people have been evacuated. the winds tomorrow are expected to be stronger. >> in missouri, a judge freed a convicted robber who was forgotten about in the prison system. mike anderson was 23 when sentenced for robbery in 2002. when the appeals process ran out. anderson said he waited and asked about going to gaol. the order never came because of a clerical mistake. since then he got married, had kids and started his own business. the judge said keeping him behind bars would be a waste of taxpayer dollars. >> the government says no drones attiest 'emmeny -- yesemeni national park. they can be loud and may have an impact on wildlife. no dronees, as they are call. >> that's good news for those that vacation there. thank you so. >> thank you. the obama administration is

trying to combat sexual violence on college campuses, releasing a list of 55 colleges under investigation for thou they handle or mishandle sexual assault complaints. the university of berkeley is on the list and their reaction is intriguing. what are the students saying about the government actions, melissa chan? >> the main message that we got is it's a great first step, it's not enough. they'd like to see the white house do more. earlier this year they pulled together a tavening force, and -- task force, and they put out a report, a set of recommendations. people want to see more action from the federal government. i want to give an example of a white house where are recommendation. they'd like the universities to conduct a surveyment look at the campus in an environment. one woman said it's like asking wall street to regulate itself.

>> airial and sophie's friendship started in an unusual way, connecting as survivors of sexual assault. >> i was assaulted once, and a week later assaulted again. in the course of that week i was tormented by this man. >> in kara srk ek's case the man was a known repeat offender to whom, she says, the university did nothing. >> they listened to the survivor, and if you're lucky, they'll put him on disciplinary probation and give him a writing assignment. >> both women could not imagine how this school request a progressive reputation fail to help women in a great moment of need. they turned the anger into action and their fight into a national one. with 29 other women they filed a complaint accusing u.c. berkeley of mishandling and downplaying rape. >> when we asked u.c. berkeley about the complaint they said sexual assault is not tolerated

and much has been done to strengthen the handling of the issues, but there's room for improved. >> critics say universities have no incident if to deal with the matter. >> -- incentive to deal with the matter. >> these are large corporations with the same need to protect their brand that bp and general motors have. >> u.c. berkeley is not the only school under scrutiny. federal investigators listed over 50 colleges, universities. >> the white house launched a campaign to raise awareness, releasing this public service announcement. >> it's called sexual assault. it has to stop. we'll work with education institutes to help them come up with better ways to ferment and respond to sexual assaults. the president set up a task

force which delivered its first set of recommended actions, including training for school, providing confidential counsellors and improving investigations. for some, a good first step, but not enough. >> we need colleges and universities that don't adopt those policies, to be held accountable. meanwhile butler and karasek have explored other ways to help. >> i want to work with other survivors. across the united states, students like these are stepping forward, creating a movement that is long overdue. >> a sobering statistic. according to some studies, one in five college women experience some type of sexual assault while they are on camp us. that is a high number. >> an alarming number. reversing some of the effects of ageing could be as

simply as injecting young blood. coming up - how it worked in mice, and what researchers say it could mean for people. >> a few years ago health officials say polio was a thing of the past. now a war is helping to develop disease spread at within alarming

>> the world health organisation took action to officially declare the spread of polio a global health emergency, saying that the conflicts in countries like pakistan and syria are continuing to the spread of crippling disease. vaccinations disrupted, increasing the risk of exporting the virus to other countries. >> it could be the first step towards reversing the steps towards old age.

older mice got stronger, exercised longer and performed mentally better after being injected with young blood. jake ward, science and technology correspondent joins us. what are the implications of the study, i'm getting excited? >> you should be. it's amazing. a researcher, one of the level-trained smartest people used the term insane to describe the findings. they really are that. it's amazing. since 1950 we have known if you stitch together, literally surgically attached on old and young mouse and share a surgical system, there's health benefits for the older mouse. we hadn't understood how many different benefits there could be. here is what a researcher in this finding had to say about the participation of blood. there's a growing body of scientific evidence showing young blood can rejuvenate

muscle, live, spinal court, and brain cognition. there's strong evidence from the scientific world saying yes, there's something special in blood. it's warranted to think about extending these into humans. i say this to everyone. it should be done under a controlled, appropriate environment. >> well, so, michael, as i say, it really steams to be this -- seems to be a panacea that has a tremendous benefit for human being. >> for the sake of myself and viewers at home. let's get it clear. it's not just the blood, but what is in the blood that causes this effect, correct. >> that's right, that's the nature of the findings, that it's not just the blood, but compound. they targeted gd f11, and it's a compound in the blood, that is having a positive benefit injected by itself into mice. it improves the placticity of

the brain, our cognitive function and regeneration of muscle. it could be the sort of wonder drug. >> you said gf, which reminds me of growth factor. we saw in sports, whether it's human growth hormone, that there has been ways that people have tried to stop the effect of ageing. is this maybe a better alternative as we go into the future. >> well, it could be. i do want to caution everyone at home. don't stitch yourself to other people or anything like that, that's the thing to know. we are in the early days, there's big differences between mice and humans, this could be an amazing thing for the future. >> as you said, don't try this at home, not yet. >> thank you. we've been telling you about the armed radical group that said it would sell hundreds of kidnapped nigerian school girls. the online campaign to bring

back the girls is growing. that's next. then it's "real money." >> coming up the struggle. american middle class. i'm looking at how hard-working families are getting left behind. working for tips - maybe we should keep the change and give a bigger pay check. i'm looking at both sides of the issue on "real money".

may is stroke awareness month. 75% of americans who suffer strokes are over the age of 65. they are also a leading killer of children. diane eastabrook talked to a 10-year-old in illinois, who had a stroke before she was born. >> you took the biggest. >> it's tough telling the 10-year-old winchester twins apart. >> che is artistic. reece is the maths whizz.

something else makes reece different, the stroke suffered in her mother's womb. >> i thought that happened to people over 65, who have a heart disease or who had some underlying condition. >> while strokes mostly affect adults, they happen in about 1,000 of 4 million births. neurologist mark wayne wright said half the chip that survive are left with some sort of permanent disability. >> we really don't know for the first few months after the stroke what the outcome will be. we have to prepare families for the possibility that the child will be left with life-long def stits. >> reece showed developmental problems at 6 months old when she couldn't crawl or use her right hand and was slow to talk. >> that was was too far. >> intense itherapy at an easter seals rehabilitation center helped reece obvious come the

weakness. her leg gives her trouble as her bones and muscle grows. she works on balance, strengthening her leg and ankle, and flexibility. >> reece started to come here for speech - physical and occupational therapy when she was about 14 months old, coming up to three times a week much her mother estimates she logged about 1,000 hours in therapy so far. >> reece says she's like other 10-year-olds, but has trouble keeping up with her friend. >> energetic. may go fast. i cannot go fast. >> these are pictures of children who have had stroke. >> support groups helped the family cope. christine says the stroke affects their lives daily. >> the other day i was talking to her twin, and reece was not there. she said "did i cause reece's

stroke?" and my heart broke. >> christine says the stroke made reece a tougher kid, who will likely become a stronger adult. hi profile people from around the world are joining the social media campaign expressing outrage over the kidnapping of more than 200 nigerian girls. . >> reporter: it's been three weeks since the girls were kidnapped, we told you about the hash tag "bring back our girls", more than 2,000 tweets were sen out with that hash tag -- sent out with that hash tag. look at what hillary clinton wrote: and this:

>> we have the european student's union with this picture and sign. and you have this image of more than 200 girls at a school in the u.k. they have yellow ribbons on, sitting under the trees with a sign bring back our girls, and several protests planned for the coming days, including one in front of the embassy of nigeria. and one in london later this week, and several in brussels, amsterdam and paris. >> hopefully it will lead to action by the government. >> a scientist that found an artefact referring to jesus's wife admits she may have been duped. it may have been forged and the dialect did not exist at the time it was written. the new findings are not the

final say on the matter. >> i'm michael eaves, thank you for watching this edition of al jazeera. you can find more information on the website aljazeera.com. "real money" is next. it is a global power struggle for gas and oil. pipe lines gives vladimir putin the upper hand in europe. i tell you how america wants to level the playing field. america's middle class is getting squeezed. i meet three families meeting the matter head on. working for tips, i tell you about the people depending on them to live and ask if they'd be better off with a bigger pay check instead. i'm ali velshi, and this is "real money".