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Tropical Storm Fiona

03 September 2010

UPDATED 3 SEPTEMBER: Tropical Storm Fiona is tracking towards Bermuda. The NHC are forecasting the storm to pass near to the island, though to weaken on its approach. According to the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) at 12:00 UTC on Friday, 03 September, the center of Fiona was located close to 28.5°N 66.7°W, about 285 miles (460 km) south-southwest of Bermuda. The NHC reported...


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If last year was the year of the cat, then this year could be the year of the debt crisis.

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