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Source: RTÉ Radio 1 "World Report"

Roundup

9-4-05

Katrina creates apocalyptic scenes

Robert Shortt, RTÉ Washington Correspondent, reports from the Gulf of Mexico on the devastation, and the break-down of society.

Read entire article at RTÉ Radio 1 "World Report"