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Updated on: Wednesday 07 December 2005, 3:18 Makka Time, 0:18 GMT  
Wilma, the most intense hurricane on record, killed seven in Mexico (file photo)
2005 costliest storm year, insurer says

With devastating Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in the Americas and never-before-seen hurricanes approaching Europe, the world in 2005 will show the highest-ever financial losses for weather-related natural disasters.  FULL STORY

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