Brazil: Floods: Death toll rises to 400

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Brazil floods kill at least 400

Brazil is reeling from floods and landslides that have killed at least 400 people in the mountains near Rio in one of the nation’s worst natural disasters in four decadeshttp://link.ft.com/r/6NPSBB/3ON3U2/KDK28/ZBSVPU/OJ257U/9A/h?a1=2011&a2=1&a3=13 Even with Brazil flooding expected to continue, many remain in perilous areas Rescue workers are encouraging residents of hillside slums at risk from Brazil flooding to seek safety. More rain is expected this weekend. Christian Science Monitor [jan14,2k11] -- Politicarp