 At least 146 people have been killed in the Philippines by a mudslide triggered by a typhoon, the Red Cross says. Rains caused by Typhoon Durian brought mud and rocks down hillsides, burying two villages in the foothills of the Mayon volcano, south-east of Manila. Five other villages were also affected, and as the search for the survivors continues, the death toll may rise. In September, nearly 200 people were killed when Typhoon Xangsane hit the north and centre of the country. The mudslides hit Albay province, with main casualties occuring in the villages of Daraga, Busay and Santo Domingo. The area affected is near the city of Legaspi, 350km (220 miles) from the capital, Manila. ...
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