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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:25 PM

Published 10/31/2009 by France24


PHILIPPINES: Typhoon batters storm-weary Philippines

Typhoon Mirinae has killed at least one person as it smashed through the Philippines overnight, worsening floods in areas that were struggling to recover from recent deadly storms.

AFP - Typhoon Mirinae smashed through the Philippines overnight, killing at least one person and worsening floods in areas...

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