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More than three months after the terrorist attack which killed 22 people. And englands cricketers wrap up the series against the west indies, winning the third test at lords by nine wickets. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Hurricane irma is continuing to sweep its way across the caribbean, en route to the us coast, leaving a path of devastation. In cuba, a Million People, almost a tenth of the countrys population, have been moved to safety, along with thousands of tourists. State media said it was the first time the eye of a category 5 storm had made landfall in the country for eighty five years. Winds pounded cubas northern coast, causing flooding and bringing down power lines. The bahamas have largely been spared after the storm changed course. This is irmas trajectory. Its expected to make landfall with us coast tomorrow, before heading inland. In florida, more than six ....
Hurricane irma is battering the northern coast of cuba, lashing towns and villages in its path with strong winds and heavy rain. Many areas in the centre of the island have lost power and flooding is expected as far west as the capital, havana. One Million People, nearly a tenth of cubas population, have been evacuated. Our correspondent will grant is in havana with the latest on the situation. Cubans had hoped they had avoided the worst of the hurricane. They had no such luck. With the full force of a category five storm, the hurricane entered through the islands northern shore. The storm surge almost completely engulfing several small fishing villages. Electricity and communication links are out across swathes of the country. Some communities along the coast are wondering how they will ever rebuild, others are bracing themselves for irmas impact. Even in the big cities, people are getting nervous. Translation im really worried. ....
The most powerful storm to hit cuba in more than 80 years is moving slowly along the islands north coast, causing floods and widespread damage. The government has extended its maximum alert to more provinces, as well as havana. Fierce winds from Hurricane Irma have ripped off rooftops, uprooted trees and torn down power lines. One Million People, nearly a tenth of cubas population, have been evacuated. Our correspondent will grant is in havana with the latest on the situation. Cubans had hoped they might avoid the worst of the hurricane. They had no such luck. With the full force of a category 5 storm, the hurricane tore through the islands northern shore. The storm surge almost completely engulfing several small fishing villages. Electricity and communication links are out across swathes of the country. Some communities along the coast are wondering how they will ever rebuil ....