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# Hurricane Irene

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# Review 2011
In pictures: the natural disasters of 2011
Last year saw a number of major natural disasters strike, including earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand and Turkey, volcanic eruptions in Chile and Iceland, and severe tropical storms in Asia.
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Dec 28th 2011, 6:50 PM
# Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus reports surge in passenger numbers
The flag-carrying airline says passenger bookings grew by 4.1 per cent in August, with a short-haul surge covering Irene disruption.
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Sep 7th 2011, 8:05 AM
# Irene
Video: US Coast Guard rescues women swept into sea by Hurricane Irene
The death toll from Hurricane Irene has risen to 35 across ten states. Authorities are working to clear the storm damage and restore power to almost 8 million homes and businesses.
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Aug 29th 2011, 10:17 PM
# Manhunt
US Army officer suspected of killing rampage found dead
A US Army officer suspected of killing four people in two different states during the turmoil of Hurricane Irene has been found dead in a wooded area following a manhunt.
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Aug 29th 2011, 6:31 PM
# Irene
Irene: Threat of floods remains as 21 people confirmed dead
Billions of dollars worth of damage was caused by the hurricane, now downgraded to a tropical storm as New York returns to normal.
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Aug 29th 2011, 9:25 AM
# Irene
In Pictures: the aftermath of Hurricane Irene
Residents return to their homes along the east coast as New York dealt with the effects of the tropical storm.
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Aug 28th 2011, 7:18 PM
# Irene
Irene: 14 confirmed dead across six states as NYC evacuation order lifted
Irene has now been downgraded to a tropical storm as it heads northwards with authorities currently dealing with its aftermath.
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Aug 28th 2011, 7:00 PM
# Yuck
Gutter journalism: reporter gets drenched in sea foam whilst covering Irene
Tucker Barnes went to extraordinary and some might say unnecessary lengths to cover Hurricane Irene.
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Aug 28th 2011, 12:13 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you ease yourself into Sunday morning…
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Aug 28th 2011, 9:00 AM
# Irene
Water levels rise as New York braces for Irene's impact
Two million people are without electricity on the east coast as high winds and rough seas take at least ten lives…
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Aug 28th 2011, 8:23 AM
# Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene claims first victim as it lashes North Carolina
The storm has hit land along the east coast of the United States with North Carolina so far the hardest hit.
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Aug 27th 2011, 5:04 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning.
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Aug 27th 2011, 9:00 AM
# Irene
"Don't wait. Don't delay" - Obama urges those in Irene's path to move quickly
Over two million people are affected by evacuation orders as Hurricane Irene heads for land off the eastern sea board of the United States.
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Aug 27th 2011, 8:28 AM
# The Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Friday
All the day’s news: Dublin Fire Brigade unions head for the LRC, Anglo’s last ever accounts, New York prepares for evacuation, and more success for Shamrock Rovers and Conor Niland…
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Aug 26th 2011, 7:58 PM
# Irene
NYC mayor orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Irene
“All indications point to this being a historic hurricane,” US President Barack Obama said today, calling on residents to heed hurricane warnings.
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Aug 26th 2011, 7:28 PM
# New York
'Don't wait until the last minute': New Yorkers evacuate over storm
Thousands of Manhattan residents have been told to pack their bags before Hurricane Irene hits at the weekend.
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Aug 26th 2011, 8:30 AM
# Hurricane Irene
Debate over evacuation as Hurricane Irene heads for US east coast
A hurricane watch has been issued for the outer banks of North Carolina which means hurricane conditions could hit the US east coast within 36 hours.
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Aug 25th 2011, 12:58 PM
# The Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
In today’s wrap-up: Journalists released from Tripoli hotel; Cloyne archbishop agrees: ‘O’Callaghan should have quit’; injunction bans Samsung Galaxy sales in Ireland, and can you be hurt by bullets fired into the air?
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Aug 24th 2011, 8:03 PM
# Hurricane Irene
Department of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Bahamas
A travel advisory warns against all non-essential travel to the Bahamas, with Hurricane Irene set to hit within 48 hours.
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Aug 24th 2011, 1:56 PM
# Tropical Storm
US braces for Hurricane Irene as storm crosses Caribbean
Irene is being described as the most serious hurricane threat to the US coast in years.
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Aug 23rd 2011, 2:30 PM