In New York City, Hurricane Shutdown Cancels United Nations Meetings

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Hurricane Sandy has led to a major shutdown in New York City, where mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered evacuations in low-lying areas. The BBC's Barbara Plett lives in Brooklyn, her office—that's the United Nations—is closed Monday and she says many important meetings with heads of state just won't happen.
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