Bungee-jumping banned after accident in Australia
In Sydney two people were injured when a bungee cord failed during a jump at Birkenhead Point. Miss Australia Natalie McCurry suffered a broken collarbone and a staff member also injured as officials paused the sport pending a safety report and possible wider restrictions.
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Seoul floods after embankment fails kill dozens
A Han River embankment collapse during record rains triggers landslides and floods in villages west of Seoul. The death toll reaches 77 with 47 missing as 4,000 soldiers, helicopters, boats, and American troops conduct rescues. Citizens seek safety amid the rising waters.
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GAO urges phase-out of farm programs in trillion deficit plan
A GAO 140 page report urged a seven year 1 trillion deficit reduction package that would phase out nearly all farm subsidy programs. Grassley and Exon endorsed broader deficit cuts while opposing unilateral farm subsidy phase out.
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Violence Expands as South Africans Battle in Townships
Chaos grips Johannesburg area townships as armed groups clash and set homes ablaze. Police report at least 50 dead with totals surpassing 700 in ongoing unrest. Mandela, de Klerk discuss halt to fighting as Inkatha and ANC blame each other.
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