‘No inch here was spared’: Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation.
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Russian activity increasing around key Ukrainian town, army chief says
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Trump hails ‘amazing’ meeting with China’s Xi but no formal trade deal agreed
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Hurricane leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
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Centrist liberals under Rob Jetten lead Dutch election, exit poll says
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