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December 18, 2015

New storm approaches Philippines after typhoon kills 20
Manila (AFP) Dec 17, 2015
A new storm was threatening to dump heavy rain on the southern Philippines on Friday, as people in northern farming regions battled floods from deadly Typhoon Melor, authorities said. A tropical depression, locally named "Onyok", was heading for the southern island of Mindanao as Melor moved further out to the South China Sea after claiming at least 20 lives, the government weather bureau reported Thursday. Melor tore in from the Pacific Ocean and hit the eastern Philippines on Monday, then caus ... read more

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