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Bangladesh cyclone death toll tops 1600
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Anis Ahmed, Reuters
DHAKA -- Military ships and helicopters were trying on Saturday to
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Navy ships scoured whole life insurance areas for hundreds of people reported
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to restore normal navigation, officials said.
Helicopters flew sorties to devastated areas, dropping food, drinking
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"We are here to help you. You help us by allowing a safe landing and
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Trees felled by the storm blocked roads, hampering relief efforts.
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Fakhruddin Ahmed, head of Bangladesh's army-backed interim government,
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©Reuters 2007
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