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Through an accident of onomatopoeia, the Rann of Kutch* looks just like it sounds. A reeking reach of black tidal mudflats bounded with sand dunes and etched by dead streams of salt and scum, it was until recently of interest only to hardy naturalists in search of the lesser flamingo...
• SPAIN. Despite its seasonal fiesta spirit, Spain is often harsh about dress or conduct that offends its moral sensibilities. Overexposure in cities, for example, can bring quick arrest. Drunken or boisterous visitors may find themselves barred from Spain indefinitely. For minor tourist crimes, Spanish courts usually recommend deportation. There...
• MEXICO. Though police treat Americans far better than Mexicans, the country is a tourist's legal jungle. Most Americans stand by after a car accident; most Mexicans bolt. And anyone involved can be jailed without bail until a non-judge traffic expert dictates a verdict. Mexicans also rely...
A pregnant woman is knocked down by a car and injured. Can she recover damages? Certainly - if the driver was at fault. But what about the unborn child? If he is born with a defect caused by the accident, can he go to court and sue for injuries? Only a...
Cool & Condescending. Last week's 85 contestants had hardly roared away from the starting line when three factory-backed Citroëns were penalized for exceeding Nairobi's posted speed limit of 30 m.p.h. Outside city limits, nature took over. A Peugeot had a headlight demolished by a...