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Thousands flee as hurricane threatens Cuba

More than 100,000 people have fled their homes as Hurricane Lili began pounding western Cuba with heavy rain today.

Thousands flee as hurricane threatens Cuba

Tue, 01 Oct, 2002 - 13:27

More than 100,000 people have fled their homes as Hurricane Lili began pounding western Cuba with heavy rain today.

The storm has killed seven people in Jamaica and St Vincent and ripped roofs off buildings in the wealthy Cayman Islands.

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