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# Devastation

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Over 1,000 people now missing in California wildfires as Trump doubles down on blame game
The US President is due to vist the area later today.
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Nov 17th 2018, 7:40 AM
California wildfires: 63 dead, more than 600 missing
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead so far.
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Nov 16th 2018, 7:11 AM
Kilkenny boss Downey says referee 'will have to look at his own performance and judge himself'
Both the Kilkenny and Cork managers feel camogie’s rulebook should be altered to allow more physical contact.
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Sep 9th 2018, 7:57 PM
'We have reports of complete devastation' - Hurricane Maria death toll rises to 33
Maria has been blamed for at least 33 deaths, including 15 in Dominica, three in Haiti and two in Guadeloupe.
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Sep 22nd 2017, 6:48 PM
'A bigger heart than anyone I know': Families pay tribute to Hurricane Harvey victims
The category 4 hurricane has left a trail of destruction in its wake since making landfall last Friday.
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Sep 1st 2017, 8:22 AM
Trump declares state of emergency in Louisiana as US braces for return of Hurricane Harvey
The Category 4 hurricane has wreaked havoc across the gulf coast since making its landfall last Friday.
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Aug 28th 2017, 9:56 PM
PICTURES: The devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey on Texas
The category 4 hurricane has left a trail of destruction in its wake since making landfall last Friday.
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Aug 28th 2017, 10:30 AM
Texas ravaged by Hurricane Harvey - with huge amounts of further rainfall still expected
The Category 4 hurricane has wreaked havoc across the gulf coast since making its landfall last Friday.
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Aug 28th 2017, 7:36 AM
Two dead, 120 injured, in massive earthquake in Greece and Turkey
The massive quake, which measured 6.7 on the Richter scale, struck at 11.30pm Irish time last night.
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Jul 21st 2017, 7:22 AM
Portugal in mourning as firefighters continue to battle deadly wildfire
At least 62 people died as the fire swept through central Portugal at the weekend.
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Jun 19th 2017, 10:43 AM
Ecuador earthquake: At least 233 dead as rescue efforts begin
The country was hit by the massive earthquake at around 1am Irish time.
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Apr 17th 2016, 5:00 PM
Insurance Ireland say that building flood defences is the government's problem, not theirs
The body representing the insurance industry in Ireland has rejected suggestions that insurers are not doing enough to help protect those affected by flooding.
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Jan 8th 2016, 9:07 AM
Michelin closure 'apocalyptic' news for almost 900 workers
The company’s factory in Ballymena is set to close by 2018.
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Nov 4th 2015, 9:40 AM
"Clawing at the earth, swelling as if with its regurgitation of all the life that it had consumed"
It’s 70 years to the day since the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.
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Aug 9th 2015, 7:45 AM
PHOTOS: Mother and daughter swept out to sea by powerful typhoon
Torrential rain and high wind of up to 147 miles per hour battered the island.
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Aug 8th 2015, 2:49 PM
Financier compares himself to Ronaldo, says emigrating was "very painful"
Derek Quinlan moved to Switzerland after the crash.
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Jul 9th 2015, 2:20 PM
Gran, mum and daughter all called 'Emma' were killed in the Germanwings crash
The family were going on holiday to Manchester.
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Mar 31st 2015, 5:32 PM
Storm repair funding announced for 11 more counties
A total of €70 million has been allocated to help local authorities repair roads and restore coastal protection.
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Mar 7th 2014, 8:34 PM
This kid is seriously disappointed with iOS7
Change is not good, change is bad.
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Sep 20th 2013, 12:08 PM
Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria
Transferring more weapons to Syria can only “exacerbate a hellish scenario for civilians” says Oxfam, who say extending the embargo would avoid fuelling an arms race.
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May 24th 2013, 7:30 AM
Photos: 'Devastation' at scene of fertiliser plant explosion in Texas
Police have confirmed there are fatalities but have not yet said exactly how many people have died in the blast.
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Apr 18th 2013, 10:35 AM
Photos: Chaos and devastation after Boston Marathon blasts
Associated Press photographer captured emergency services workers scrambling to aid the dozens harmed in the blasts.
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Apr 15th 2013, 10:55 PM
Video captures moment Boston Marathon was rocked by two explosions
Videos show the explosion and its immediate aftermath. Warning: Viewers may find some footage distressing.
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Apr 15th 2013, 10:08 PM