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Now playing Next USA 'Total devastation' after tornadoes tear through Texas Severe storms in the US have left more than 40 dead, and a trail of destruction in their wake. At least 11 are reported dead in Dallas and eight in 28/12/2015
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Now playing Next No Comment Thailand marks 11th anniversary of tsunami disaster Friends and relatives gathered at the Baan Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Park to remember their loved ones. In Thailand, more than 8,000 people were 27/12/2015
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Now playing Next World News Tornadoes leave trail of destruction in southern US Almost a week’s worth of stormy weather in the US has left at least 18 people dead and a trail of destruction. Tornadoes have swept through 27/12/2015