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Typhoon heads for China

Typhoon Prapiroon roared towards southern China today packing winds of up to 80 mph.

Thu, 03 Aug, 2006 - 09:29

Typhoon Prapiroon roared towards southern China today packing winds of up to 80 mph.

Authorities cancelled train and ferry services and evacuated tens of thousands of people amid warnings of severe destruction.

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