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Philippine troops load relief supplies into a US Marines CH-46E transport helicopter at a military airport on Oct. 21. Typhoon Megi, the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year, ravaged Isabela and nearby provinces, killing 20 people and damaging thousands of homes when it slammed into the northern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
Drivers navigate through floodwaters after typhoon Megi struck Ilan County, northern Taiwan, on Oct. 22. More than three feet of rain inundated northeastern Taiwan, causing mudslides that blocked a highway and trapped as many as 400 travelers. Pichi Chuang/Reuters
A man stands in floodwaters brought on by typhoon Megi in the northeastern town of Yilan, Taiwan, on Oct. 21. AP
Capsized boats float in Taiwan's Suao Harbor following heavy rains from passing typhoon Megi on Oct. 22. AP
Floodwater and debris caused by rains from passing typhoon Megi flow through a residential district in Ilan County, Taiwan, on Oct. 22. AP
A motorcyclist walks through floodwaters with her vehicle after typhoon Megi hit Ilan County, Taiwan, on Oct. 22. Pichi Chuang/Reuters
Floodwaters caused by typhoon Megi submerge an area of Ilan County, Taiwan, on Oct. 22. Reuters/Military News Agency/Handout
A family picks up the pieces Oct. 19, at Tumauini township, a day after typhoon Megi (local name 'Juan') leveled their home as it barreled through Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
A resident returns to his damaged home at a government mass housing project, following typhoon Megi in Delfin Albano township, Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines, on Oct. 19. Bullit Marquez/AP
An altar boy removes the dirt in a flooded church a day after typhoon Megi hit the Tumauini township, Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines, on Oct. 19. Bullit Marquez/AP
The church stands with its roof blown off after typhoon Megi hit the area at Tumauini township, Isabela Province, in northeastern Philippines, on Oct. 19. Bullit Marquez/AP
A motorcyclist drives past a toppled electric post Oct. 19 at Ilagan township, Isabela Province, in northeastern Philippines, a day after typhoon Megi barreled through the northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
Residents inspect a car damaged after typhoon Megi hit the town of Ilagan, Isabela Province, north of Manila, Oct. 19. Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
People save their belongings in Ilagan township Oct. 19, a day after typhoon Megi barreled through Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
Toppled electric poles lie on the highway in Tumauini township Oct. 19, a day after typhoon Megi barreled through Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
Motorists drive past a filling station toppled by typhoon Megi, known locally as Juan, on Oct.18, at Cauayan, Isabela Province, in northeastern Philippines. The strongest cyclone in years to buffet the Philippines knocked out communications and power as residents took shelter Monday. Bullit Marquez/AP
A resident carries his dog while wading through floodwaters as super typhoon Megi hits Cabangan City, Isabela Province, northern Philippines, on Oct. 18. Reuters
A resident looks at her damaged house as super typhoon Megi hits Ilagan City, Isabela Province, northern Philippines, Oct. 18. Reuters
A man slides down the roof of a damaged hut as super typhoon Megi hits Ilagan City, Isabela Province, northern Philippines, Oct.18. Reuters
A resident braves strong winds and heavy rains at the onslaught of typhoon Megi, on Oct.18, at Cauayan, Isabela Province, in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
A resident prepares to cut tree branches at the onslaught of typhoon Megi on Oct.18, at Cauayan, Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
Residents brave the strong winds and heavy rains at the onslaught of typhoon Megi on Oct. 18, at Cauayan, Isabela Province in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
A resident walks past a fallen tree as super typhoon Megi hits Baguio City, north of Manila, on Oct. 18 Reuters
A tree branch lies in the middle of the highway at the onslaught of typhoon Megi on Oct.18, at Cauayan, Isabela Province, in northeastern Philippines. Bullit Marquez/AP
Passengers sit at North Harbor after a shipping official announced their trip had been canceled due to typhoon Megi in Manila on Oct. 18. Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
North Harbor passengers sit after a shipping official announced their trip had been canceled due to typhoon Megi in Manila on Oct. 18. Romeo Ranoco/Reuters
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Burmese are celebrating an end to their long international isolation with the first state visit to the US by a Myanmar president in almost 50 years.
Myanmar President Thein Sein's historic Monday meeting with US President Obama has been well-received at home, with Burmese seemingly happy that the country is gaining some positive recognition on the world stage after decades of isolation.
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