Barbados prepares for Tropical Storm Emily

Thursday, July 14, 2005

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The government of Barbados ordered businesses shut across the island Wednesday as Tropical Storm Emily neared the eastern Caribbean, where it was expected to reach hurricane strength as it churned toward the west.

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