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Fargo, N.D., tries to turn back river
FARGO, N.D., March 17 (UPI) -- Students in Fargo, N.D., reported for sandbagging duties Wednesday as residents worked to protect the flood-prone Fargo-Moorhead, Minn., area.
Severe drought grips southwestern China
SHIYANZI, China, March 17 (UPI) -- Southwestern China's drought is so severe the government in some areas is rationing just enough water to keep people alive, officials said Wednesday.
Chilean economy faces major slowdown
TALCAHUANO, Chile, March 15 (UPI) -- The Chilean economy faces a major slowdown and a difficult recovery from the effects of last month's 8.8-earthquake, officials and business leaders say.
Canada formalizes federal emergency plan
OTTAWA, March 15 (UPI) -- The Canadian government Monday formally adopted a federal emergency response plan covering natural disasters to terror attacks.
Apparent cause determined for Texas quakes
DALLAS, March 15 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've determined the possible cause of a series of small 2008 and 2009 earthquakes near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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