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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

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To: Bilow who wrote (38522)8/19/2002 8:10:18 PM
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Another way that the US can improve its popularity among foreign populations would be international assistance

Europe is hit by severe floods these days.
news.bbc.co.uk
europe.cnn.com
story.news.yahoo.com
Currently the economic damage is estimated to be $20 billion but it will probably be even higher.
The German army is conducting its biggest post-WWII operation ever, 18,000 soldiers are supporting local authorities.
bundeswehr.de
Dykes along 100s of miles have to be reinforced on the fly - "sandbagging".

Russia is helping with technical equipment:
A group of ten Russian lorries KamAZ, five MAZ and three escort lorries with 220 motor pumps, 490 heat fans and 90 diesel generators and equipment to check the stability of buildings will leave Russia for Brandenburg on Tuesday. Further, humanitarian aid is planned to be sent to the Czech capital and Hungary.
english.pravda.ru
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