Worldwide floods kill and disrupt across Europe and London
Torrential rains flood Austrian villages, flood London's subway system, and batter northern Italy vineyards. Five confirmed dead, over 100 missing, as unusually severe storms sweep Europe. In London, rail disruptions worsen commutes. Meanwhile Colombia’s new president Uribe vows a 1 million citizen force to report on rebels, signaling security plans despite an inauguration attack.
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Court blocks Zimbabwe white land seizures on notice rules
Hours before a government deadline, a Zimbabwe court ruled that evictions of white farmers were illegal if mortgage banks were not properly notified. The decision did not clearly spare the 2,900 families ordered off their farms by President Mugabe’s land reform push. Some farmers began leaving, others prepared to resist.
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Tibet's modern image push amid press tour and factory visits
Beijing markets Tibet as a developing, peaceful region under party care while promoting factory jobs and tourism. Officials highlight economic growth and cultural preservation, yet activists warn benefits go to migrants and Tibet remains under tight control with many detained.
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