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Mudslides kill at least 94 in Brazil's 'Imperial City,' with dozens still missing

Mudslides kill at least 94 in Brazil's 'Imperial City,' with dozens still missing

On Wednesday morning, houses were left buried beneath mud while appliances and cars were in piles on the streets. Petropolis, named for a former Brazilian emperor, has been a refuge for people escaping the summer heat and tourists keen to explore the so-called “Imperial City.” Its prosperity has also drawn poorer residents from Rio’s poorer … Read more

World snapshot: Brazil's economy on the up due to Arab links

World snapshot: Brazil's economy on the up due to Arab links

San Francisco Chronicles The paper reports that as many as 25,000 Comcast customers in Oakland reportedly lost internet and cable services yesterday (Sunday) – and access to the big San Francisco 49ers football game – after the provider’s fibers were apparently severed by bullets. The outage apparently began around 5am when bullets apparently cut Comcast … Read more