At least 28 people have been killed and 22 others are missing after an inter-island ferry capsized in northeastern Philippines. The vessel, “Maejan,” carrying at least 96 passengers was approaching its destination in the town of Aparri in the Cagayan …
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40 die as Philippine ferry overturns; captain held
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A sudden monsoon squall overturned a crowded inter-island ferry in the Philippines, drowning at least 40 people, and the coast guard said Wednesday that the captain and owner may face charges for sailing without permit. Seventy-six …
Typhoon hits south China, no casualties reported
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A powerful typhoon plowed into a densely populated area of south China Wednesday, triggering a “once-in-a-century storm tide” in several cities, state media said. Authorities evacuated more than 100,000 people before typhoon Hagupit made landfall around …