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Hundreds of Thousands Displaced by Philippine Flooding

HeadlineAug 08, 2012

In the Philippines, tens of thousands of people have fled the capital Manila to escape a devastating flood. Heavy waters have submerged most of the city, with more than 80 percent of Manila affected. Some 800,000 people have been displaced so far.

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