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20 dead after strongest storm in Fiji's recorded history

Typhoon Jelawat (Image - NASA)

At least 20 people have died after the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere smashed into Fiji over the weekend.

Category 5 storm Cyclone Winston tore away houses, flattened remote villages and caused widespread difficulties across the island. Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama declared a 30-day state of

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