Wednesday, October 5, 2016

US steps up hurricane aid relief

Hurricane Matthew is now taking aim at the east coast of the United States, threatening Florida and South Carolina.

11 deaths have been blamed on the storm so far, which is bearing down on the Bahamas.

U.S. State Department Spokesman Mark Toner says Washington is increasing the aid to Haiti and other affected nations.

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