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Koppu: typhoon devastates northern Philippines

Typhoon Koppu is continuing its deadly path across the northern Philippines. At least 16 people have died, seven of whom perished when a ferry sank

19/10/2015

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Filippine: il tifone "Koppu" spazza il nord, almeno 9 morti

Il tifone “Koppu” ha messo in ginocchio il nord-est delle Filippine, facendo almeno 9 morti. Il super ciclone di categoria 4 è stato declassato ora a

19/10/2015

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Philippine clean up after Typhoon Koppu

As Typhoon Koppu weakens, the clean-up begins. Residents in the northern Philippines are getting back to normal after the storm, downgraded to a

19/10/2015

Philippines

Typhoon Koppu begins battering the Philippines

Powerful typhoon Koppu has begun battering the northern Philippines – whipping up coastal surges, destroying homes and displacing some 10,000 people

18/10/2015

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Army official says kidnap of tourists in Philippines was planned

Three foreigners and a Filipino national have been kidnapped by gunmen from a popular Philippines resort on Samal island. A local army captain said

22/09/2015

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Massive earthquake drill in Philippines

31/07/2015

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Zumba fever as Manila breaks world record

It’s officially the largest Zumba class ever held in a single venue. A suburb of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, now holds the Guinness World

19/07/2015

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Ferry owner and crew charged with murder after Philippines boat tragedy

Authorities have charged the owner and crew of a ferry with murder after the vessel capsized in the Philippines killing at least 59 people. A coast

04/07/2015

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Scores dead as Philippines ferry capsizes

In the Philippines local media captured the desperate scenes of a search and rescue operation after a ferry capsized. Survivors spoke of having to

02/07/2015

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Philippine rebel group hand over weapons as part of peace deal

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the Philippines has handed over a first batch of weapons to the government as part of an ongoing peace plan. The

16/06/2015

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Poor safety standards blamed as dozens die in Philippines rubber factory fire

A fire that gutted a factory in the Philippines has killed dozens of people. The local mayor for the area, Valenzuela City on the outskirts of the

14/05/2015

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Deadly fire sweeps through Philippines factory

At least 31 workers have been killed and dozens are missing, feared dead after a fire swept through a rubber slipper factory in the Philippines

13/05/2015

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Fire kills dozens in Manila slipper factory fire

At least 31 workers are said to have died after a fire tore through their factory in the Philippine capital Manila on Wednesday. Dozens more were

13/05/2015

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Typhoon hits northeast Philippines

A massive typhoon has crashed into the northeastern tip of the Philippines. The storm produced winds of up to 220 kph and is expected to trigger

10/05/2015

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A sip of art with your morning coffee

10/04/2015

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Self-flagellation in Philippines

02/04/2015

Culture news

Visitors become part of the painting at 3D art museum in Manila

Many museums today are cracking down on people taking photos and selfies. But one unusual museum in the Filipino capital Manila is bucking the

17/03/2015

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[Watch] Japanese WW2 battleship found off coast of the Philippines

05/03/2015

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France's Hollande launches global appeal for climate change action

France’s President, Francois Hollande, has used his first trip to the Philippines to appeal for more action on global warming. It comes ahead of

26/02/2015

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Philippines: Thousands dance to end violence against women

14/02/2015

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44 police commandos killed in anti-terror op mourned in Philippines

The Philippines president on Friday told relatives of 44 police commandos killed during an anti-terror operation that went wrong that he understood

30/01/2015

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Near-record numbers at open-air mass led by the Pope in Manila

Some four million people have packed into and around a central park in Manila, as Pope Francis winds up his visit to Asia

18/01/2015

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Pope battles wind and rain during visit to the Philippines

Bad weather has not put off the crowds waiting to greet Pope Francis in Manila

17/01/2015

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After "expect a punch" comment, Pope highlights Philippines corruption

The Pope has called on the Philippines government to do more to tackle corruption

16/01/2015

Philippines

Tens of thousands turn out to greet Pope Francis in the Philippines

Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of the Philippines capital Manila to welcome Pope Francis. It is his first visit to Asia’s largest

15/01/2015

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Dozens die as Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines battered by heavy rains

Floods and mudslides force thousands to evacuate across southeast Asia

31/12/2014