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January 14, 2011

Over 500 Die in Brazil Floods 
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In Brazil, the death toll from landslides and flooding in an area near
Rio de Janeiro has surpassed 500. Many more people are feared to be dead
in areas where a month's worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours. At
least 13,500 people have been left homeless after flooding destroyed
their homes.



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