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Two killed, two missing in Colorado avalanchesLos Angeles (AFP) Jan 23, 2012 Two people were killed and two remained missing after avalanches in Colorado, authorities said Monday, warning that conditions remain dangerous in the western US state. One person was killed on a closed ski run in Vail Mountain, 100 miles west of Denver, on Sunday, while another death was reported in the Winter Park ski area, also west of the city, sadi the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Meanwhile two snowmobilers were missing after a reported avalanche accident in the east side Buffalo ... read more |
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Kashmir leader opts to shiver with the masses The chief minister of Indian Kashmir has ordered power to be cut to VIPs in the region after blackouts left locals shivering amid snow storms and sub-zero temperatures, officials said. ... more | .. |
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Two killed in avalanche in Austrian Tirol A German couple was killed in an avalanche Wednesday in the western Austrian province of Tirol, police said. ... more | .. |
No-snow winter puts Finnish 'snow-how' on ice Helsinki's streets are festive with vibrant Christmas decorations and bright advertisements tout the season's must-have gifts as shoppers bustle through packed stores, yet something is amiss: there's no snow. ... more |
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Sudden winter weather causes Bulgarian mayhem A sudden onset of harsh winter conditions caused transport chaos in Bulgaria on Tuesday, with one man freezing to death, eight people missing in mountains, 600 villages without power and schools closed. ... more |
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