Typhoon approaching Philippines (Deutsche Welle)

19 August 2008, 5:59 am

In the western Pacific forecasters say a powerful typhoon is about to hit the northern Philippines and Taiwan. Typhoon Nuri is already packing winds of up to 160 kilometres per hour. It forecast to reach the Philippines' Cagayan province by Wednesday.... read more

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