81 die in Rio landslides

TORRENTIAL rains in Rio de Janeiro triggered landslides that killed 81 people as rising water suspended most business.

81 die in Rio landslides
Wed, 07 Apr, 2010 - 01:00

The ground gave way in steep hillside slums, cutting paths of destruction through shantytowns.

The future host city of the Olympics and football World Cup ground to a near halt Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes urged workers to stay home.

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