All on and off-Broadway shows are cancelled as New York braces itself for the full force of Hurricane Irene to hit.

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Europe braces itself as economic problems persist

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Worse to come?

Northern Ireland braces itself for another spell of wintry weather, with heavy snow forecast to fall right across the country on Friday.

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NI braced for more severe weather