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20 Killed in Bangladesh Tornado

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Officials in eastern Bangladesh say a tornado has hit nearly two dozen villages, killing 20 people and injuring at least 200 others.

Local authorities say the death toll from Saturday's tornado is expected to rise.

The tornado damaged hundreds of homes and shops, and toppled trees and electricity poles.
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