Elbe River floods Dresden as historic levels hit city
Dresden residents fled to higher ground as the Elbe rose above record levels, sweeping refrigerators and cars through neighborhoods. About 33,000 residents were forced from their homes while Prague remains wary of unstable structures. The regional death toll reached 104 with new Croatian victims reported. The U.S. contributed 50,000 dollars to the Czech Red Cross for relief.
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Bush weighs Iraq action amid debate and new intelligence
President Bush said he will base any decision on fresh intelligence and protecting the United States and allies while listening to debate on Iraq. He plans to consult Congress and allies as hearings scrutinize regime change options.
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Dams Burst In Mexico Killing Eleven In Seductive Floods
In San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas flooded villages from a 162 year old dam failure. Eleven people from the Orta family died while others remained missing amid rescue efforts led by authorities including President Vicente Fox visiting La Ventilla.
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