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Saturday, 14 March 2015

Dozens feared dead as cyclone pounds Pacific island of Vanuatu

Suva, March 14: A terrifying tropical cyclone which smashed into Vanuatu in the South Pacific wreaked widespread devastation, aid agencies said on Saturday, raising fears that dozens may have died in what may be one of the region's worst weather disasters. The full extent of the damage is unknown, with limited communications in place...

Full Story: The Siasat Daily

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