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Death Toll Rises In Wake of Philippines Typhoon: At Least 28 Dead

As tens of thousands of people struggle to rebuild their homes and lives in the Philippines, officials say the number of casualties is expected to rise.

Typhoon Phanfone, which swept through the central Philippines on Christmas Eve, has killed at least 28 people, leaving large areas in shambles, with thousands losing their homes and livelihoods.

The typhoon, known locally as Ursula, made landfall in the islands on Dec. 24, pounding remote villages and popular

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