Italians rebuild quake town plan for future in Friuli
In Friuli northern Italy a year after the May 6 earthquake disaster, survivors plan rebuilding in new houses while awaiting government aid. About 45 000 refugees have returned to the region and 2.7 billion dollars are allocated for reconstruction over five years, with 38.5 million in foreign aid including 25 million from the United States.
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Rainfall Patchwork Shapes Global Drought and Flood Risks
NOAA reports show uneven rainfall reducing drought in parts of the US China and Europe while floods surge in the South. California drought remains the worst on record with reservoirs at half normal levels and rivers below normal.
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Police tear down two towers blocking Narita airport access
Riot police with 2,500 officers raided the Narita Airport site early Friday. Tear gas drove out about 200 demonstrators and destroyed two steel towers built to obstruct runways. The 793 million Narita project faced long opposition from residents and activists.
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