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Philippines volcano erupts, kills five foreign climbers
The Mayon volcano erupted in the Philippines Tuesday, killing five climbers and injuring eight others. The Mayon volcano is about 340 kilometers (212 miles) southeast of Manila and has erupted about 40 times during the last 400 years.
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Ancient, sarcophagus-like tombs discovered in Philippines jungle
The tombs could be at least 1,000 years old based on carbon-dating tests done on a human tooth found in one of the limestone graves.
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Typhoon Nesat puts Philippines capital underwater
In preparation for what now looks to be the Philippines' largest typhoon this year, more than 100,000 people were evacuated.
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Philippines Mayon volcano eruption: a photo op for politicians
Philippines President Gloria Arroyo and two candidates hoping to succeed her next year are visiting refugees ahead of the imminent Mayon volcano eruption, both showing sympathy for the refugees' plight and associating themselves with a smooth evacuation.
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Philippines Mayon volcano eruption: evacuees face a long wait
The Philippines Mayon volcano eruption, expected any day now, could pose lingering danger and keep farmers off their land for months. Many have sneaked back, only to be evacuated again.
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Philippines Mayon volcano ready to blow, but some residents slow to go
The Mayon volcano in the Philippines is expected to erupt imminently. But some residents are slow to leave their farms and homes, despite evacuation pleas.
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Philippines forces evacuation as Mayon volcano eruption threat persists
Philippines authorities are struggling to move nearly 50,000 people to safety as the Mayon volcano showed activity that could presage a major eruption.
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Thousands evacuated as Philippines powerful Mayon Volcano threatens
Around 20,000 Filipinos were evacuated from the slopes of the Mayon Volcanoe on the Philippines' main island of Luzon Tuesday. The volcano, which has erupted and left fatalities in the past, is a reminder of dangers of living on the Pacific "ring of fire."
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