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Destination of the month Oxford is the oldest university city in England, situated to the west of London, on the rivers Thames and Cherwell. Picturesque architecture and a vibrant modern life (driven by students, light industry and technology) set in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire make this a great destination. (more...) |
Off the beaten path Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen) is a group of islands between the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea, Greenland Sea, and the Norwegian Sea. It is the location of the northernmost settlements on the planet, directly north of and administered by Norway. (more...) |
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Volcano eruption near Yogyakarta4 May 2006 Mount Merapi, a volcano about 30 km from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, has started to erupt. The eruption is not presently menacing Yogyakarta directly, but a reported "lava flow" has forced the evacuation of several nearby villages, and the region around the volcano is closed to visits. (more...) |
Varig near collapse3 May 2006 Brazil's flag carrier Varig is near financial collapse, with many flights cancelled in recent weeks and the government promising not to intervene if the airline goes bankrupt. (more...) |
Demonstrations in Nepal14 April 2006 Anti-government demonstrations in Nepal are becoming larger and increasingly violent, with 4 people killed and dozens injured in clashes in Kathmandu. Curfews are in place in all major cities and security forces have orders to shoot to kill curfew violators. (more...) |
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