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Satellite image of Gustav from Nasa (29 August 2008) Gustav strengthens off western Cuba
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People in Poornia district are evacuated by the Indian military (29/08/2008) Capsize in India floods kills 20
At least 20 people in Bihar, India, die when their boat capsizes, amid floods that have stranded hundreds of thousands.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej says he will not resign, despite mounting anti-government protests.
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