WORLD/ WILDFIRES TEAR THRU PERTH SUBURBS: Wildfires have destroyed a number of homes in western Australia, as the north-east of the country continues to be affected by flooding brought about by Cyclone Yasi last week. In the western Australian city of Perth, wildfires tore through suburbs, destroying at least a dozen homes. There have been no reports of casualties. Flooding also affected the southern state of Victoria after Yasi caused a series of thunderstorms over Melbourne and other large towns in the state. The resulting 2 days of heavy rain have caused further flooding. Yasi, a Category 5 Cyclone, hit several Queensland towns. It compounded the state's misery, coming on the heels of devastating floods that have claimed 35 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes since December.
WORLD/ TALKS TO END EGYPT CRISIS: Egypt's opposition groups say government proposals on how to end the political crisis are not enough. The banned Muslim Brotherhood and other groups took part in landmark talks with the government after 13 days of street protests aimed at forcing President Hosni Mubarak to resign. The government has proposed a review body to amend the constitution. The opposition says the talks are only a first step and the government's offer is insufficient. President Mubarak has refused to resign immediately, saying that to do so would cause chaos and has said instead that he will not stand for re-election in September. Tens of thousands have again joined demonstrations in Cairo and other cities, calling for him to quit.
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