 A massive clean-up is under way in the Philippines after the latest typhoon, which has left at least 30 dead. Typhoon Xangsane, packing winds of up to 130km/h (80 mph), pounded central and northern Philippines. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and floods have left many roads and bridges impassable. Dozens of people are still missing. The typhoon was the strongest to hit the capital Manila in 11 years, weather officials said. Government offices and schools in Manila remained closed on Friday as emergency crews worked to fix power lines and clear fallen debris. The entire island of Luzon was without power during some parts of Thursday, but it has now been partially restored. ...
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