Fierce storm leaves 14 dead in northern Philippines
Manila - A fierce storm was blowing out of the northern Philippines on Tuesday after leaving at least 14 people dead in landslides, floods and swollen rivers, disaster-response officials said.
Tropical Storm Yagi swept past Paoay town in Ilocos Norte province into the South China Sea with sustained winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 125 kph, according to the weather bureau.
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