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Dec 2022
27m 34s

Bomb cyclone storm coming to the US and ...

Bbc World Service
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Up to 55 miles per hour winter winds and very cold weather is set to affect millions across the US this week, just as they try to meet up with their families over Christmas. Freezing temperatures and strong storms threaten to wreak havoc on holiday travel plans. We can only hope that Santa will make it! A private Russian military company The Wagner Group ha ... Show More
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