INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Authorities in the flood-stricken Primorye region of Russia's Far East on Tuesdaydeclared a state of emergency to expand relief efforts
following an outcry by local residents in affected areas.Governor Oleg Kozhemyako promised higher payouts to families whose homes were
governor added.Kozhemyako promised additional aid after residents of towns most affected by the flooding expressedanger over compensation
aid if regional disaster relief efforts proved insufficient.Meanwhile, regional emergency officials issued a newstorm warning Tuesday over
tropical storm Lan, which made landfall in Japan earlier in the day and is expected to reach Primorye on Wednesday and Thursday.
