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  Typhoon Phanfone: at least 16 killed in Philippines on Christmas Day

  

  theguardian.com

  Toll could rise as internet and mobile phone networks are still cut off in some badly damaged areasA typhoon that swept across remote villages and popular tourist areas of the central Philippines on Christmas Day claimed at least 16 lives, authorities have said.Typhoon Phanfone, with winds of 195km (120 miles) an hour, tore roofs off houses and toppled electric posts as it cut across the Philippines on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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  Typhoon Goni: thousands of homes in Philippines feared destroyed

  

  theguardian.com

  Almost 1 million people evacuated from path of 2020’s most powerful typhoonThousands of homes and buildings...

  Almost 1 million people evacuated from path of 2020’s most powerful typhoonThousands of homes and buildings are feared damaged or destroyed following a devastating typhoon that slammed into the Philippines on Sunday, causing mudslides and flooding.Almost 1 million people were evacuated from the projected path of Typhoon Goni, the world’s strongest typhoon this year, which struck the country with gusts of up to 310km/h...

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  Typhoon Goni kills at least 10 as it hits eastern Philippines

  

  theguardian.com

  Volcanic mudflows bury houses before powerful winds weaken as storm blows towards ManilaA powerful super typhoon...

  Volcanic mudflows bury houses before powerful winds weaken as storm blows towards ManilaA powerful super typhoon has slammed into the eastern Philippines, killing at least 10 people and causing volcanic mudflows to bury houses before weakening as it blew towards Manila, where the capital’s main airport was shut down, according to officials.Typhoon Goni hit the island province of Catanduanes at dawn on Sunday with...

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  Typhoon Goni Leaves Philippines After Only Grazing Manila

  

  nytimes.com

  With sustained winds of up to 135 miles an hour at landfall, the storm barreled across...

  With sustained winds of up to 135 miles an hour at landfall, the storm barreled across Luzon, the country’s most populous island, but mostly missed the capital. At least 10 people were killed.

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