Cyclone smashes into India, Bangladesh, 8 dead

KHULNA, Bangladesh: Eight people died and more than two million others spent a night huddled in storm shelters as Cyclone Bulbul smashed into the coasts of India and Bangladesh with fierce gales and torrential rains, officials said Sunday.

The cyclone packed winds of up to 120 kilometers (75 miles) per hour when it hit late Saturday, closing ports and airports in both countries.