France declares storms ‘national disaster’

Mar 1, 2010 English 1st Paragraph

France declares storms 'national disaster'France has declared a national disaster after violent storms battered parts of the country leaving death and destruction in their wake. Prime Minister Francois Fillon said the move would release funds to help communities rebuild. At least 50 people have been killed in the storms that have swept parts of Spain, Portugal and France…

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