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TIMELINE-Major attacks in Russia 1994-2009
28 Nov 2009 21:47:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
Nov 28 (Reuters) - A bomb caused a Russian train crash that killed dozens of people and injured 100 more, officials said on Saturday, stoking fears of an upsurge in attacks in Russia's heartland. [ID: ... 

MYANMAR: Rats gnaw at cyclone recovery hopes
25 Nov 2009 14:21:48 GMT
Source: IRIN
Hla Shwe, 47, had great expectations for his 14ha of paddy fields, which he hoped would help him recover from the devastation of Cyclone Nargis. 

U.S. gov't liable for some Katrina damage - judge
19 Nov 2009 05:46:49 GMT
Source: Reuters
HOUSTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge ruled on Wednesday the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was negligent in maintaining a key navigational channel in New Orleans and was liable for some damage ... 

PHILIPPINES: Funding shortfall brings health, food security risks, UN warns
18 Nov 2009 10:40:13 GMT
Source: IRIN
The UN has warned of serious health risks and food security problems over a lack of funding to assist the Philippines after the country was hit by three major storms and typhoons. 

Three arrested over deadly India chimney collapse
17 Nov 2009 15:11:42 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Sujeet Kumar RAIPUR, India, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The vice president of an Indian aluminium company and two other officials have been arrested and charged with homicide following the collapse of a ... 

Brazil blackout blamed on storm, grid in spotlight
11 Nov 2009 22:27:54 GMT
Source: Reuters


Brazil's largest cities hit by blackout
11 Nov 2009 04:44:58 GMT
Source: Reuters

UNHCR demining machines to arrive in Sri Lanka
06 Nov 2009 12:08:17 GMT
Source: UNHCR

CORRECTED-TIMELINE-Attacks in Afghan capital target officials, f
05 Nov 2009 11:16:41 GMT
Source: Reuters



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