"As the north-east monsoon season approaches, only 2, 100 temporary shelters for 4, 000 families have been provided, leaving at least 20, 000 families in need of protection from the elements, " a statement released by the group says.

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As he approaches the East River, he marvels at a construction crane hoisting giant girders into the sky.

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The part of the system dealing with approaches from the east is working, but not for western landings.

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Google has launched interactive maps to track the path of Hurricane Sandy and provide localised support information as it approaches the US east coast.

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Queen Rania may be light-hearted in some of her approaches, but she is very serious when it comes to revitalizing education in the Middle East.

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