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Death toll from Philippine typhoon climbs past 500

The conditions under which the people in these villages live, with makeshift houses (huts) and little government assistance makes them extremely vulnerable to natural disasters, which seem to almost target those least able to cope. By the way, the Philippines … Continue reading

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Nearly 600 dead and missing in Philippines storm

As usual, natural disasters seem to target the underprivileged throughout the world… Sadly, the little girl pictured in her mother’s arms died in the storm. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP Tropical storm Washi whipped the southern … Continue reading

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The world’s strongest earthquakes and tsunamis

For the record… Hopefully the death toll of today’s event in Japan will be minuscule in comparison to those described in the article.TGO Refer to information below. Source: Associated Press Associated Press Associated Press • March 11, 2011: A magnitude … Continue reading

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