A state of emergency has been declared in Guatemala, where days of heavy rain have caused widespread flooding and landslides. At least 18 people have been killed, including at least 10 who died when a bus was engulfed by a mudslide.
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Floods devastate northwest England
November 21st, 2009 |
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People in the northwest of England are counting the cost of the devastation to their homes after record rainfalls caused widespread flooding. Hundreds of people had to be rescued in the picturesque county of Cumbria – worst hit was the town of Cockermouth.
Emily Henry: Cutting Welfare for the Children of Immigrants will Devastate California
July 11th, 2009 |
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If these children — who are American citizens — experience such a dramatic blow to their already-limited resource bank, the consequences for the entire state will be dire.