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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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Gang violence in São Paulo

16 May 2006

The third day of violent attacks by gangs have brought much of the Brazilian city of São Paulo to a standstill. While the violence has been mainly directed at the police and security forces, Monday saw buses and subway stations torched and even the domestic airport closed due to bomb threats. (more...)

Volcano eruption near Yogyakarta

14 May 2006

Mount Merapi, a volcano about 30 km from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, has started to erupt, with pyroclastic flows reaching 4 km from the crater. The eruption is not presently menacing Yogyakarta directly, but the region around the volcano has been evacuated and is closed to visits. (more...)

Varig near collapse

3 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...)