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Hurricane Irma leaves path of destruction
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2017
» Irma, the monster storm which first pummeled the Caribbean before hammering Florida has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but forecasters warned of "life-threatening" storm surges, heavy winds and risk of tornadoes.
Following Hurricane Irma in English (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/09/2017
» We will be giving regular updates on the storm here, but you can easily follow the news coverage on your own. As of Monday morning our time, Irma was still moving north through Florida, but it had lost strength.
Florida's "most dangerous" storm nears (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/10/2016
» Florida is facing the most dangerous storm in its history as Hurricane Matthew, now a Category 3 storm, barrels in from the Atlantic. The central Florida coast is now getting pounded although Matthew has not yet made landfall.
Pope Francis arrives in the US
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/09/2015
» Pope Francis arrived in the United States on Tuesday for his first visit. He was greeted by US President Barack Obama. His historic trip will last six days.
Farewell Hugo Chavez
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2013
» Venezuela says goodbye to Hugo Chavez, its leader for 14 years, as his flag-draped coffin was taken through the streets of Caracas to his old military academy where his body will lie in state. (Includes video + transcript)
Listening to the stars, part 2
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2012
» Try out your listening skills with a short section of a conversation with Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest human. He comes from Jamaica, so his accent will be a little different than you are used to. AFP photo
Pimsiri’s silver puts Thailand on the medal table
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/07/2012
» Weightlifter Pimsiri Sirikaew added 4 kilogrammes to her last lift, moving her from sixth to second to snatch Thailand's first medal of the Games. In men’s boxing there was first round success for Chatchai Butdee who easily defeated his Turkish opponent in the 52kg division. AFP photo
A story for kids (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/08/2011
» Here's an easy, EASY story for kids about yesterdays' Thai women's volleyball match against Cuba.