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Lightning Kills 29 in Bangladesh

   VOA News  May 24, 2011

   Authorities say lightning strikes have killed at least 29 people during
   storms in Bangladesh.
   The majority of casualties from Monday's severe weather were in the
   country's north, including the Chapainawabganj district.
   Bangladesh is regularly hit by tropical storms in May ahead of the
   monsoon season which begins in June.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.

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