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500 Dead in Bangladesh Floods

Nearly 500 dead, thousands ill as waters recede

Posted Aug 15, 2007 12:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – Nearly 500 people have died in Bangladesh as devastating floods hit the low-lying country in recent weeks, Reuters reports. 38 died last night, including two from water-borne diseases that have sickened thousands more. Flood waters have receded, but millions remain homeless. "They hardly have... Read full story »

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