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| Philippines ferry hit by typhoon | |
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| Fears are growing for at least 700 passengers on a ferry which officials say has capsized off the Philippines in the wake of a typhoon. | |
| Four bodies have been washed up on shore near Sibuyan in the central Philippines, officials said. | |
| Some reports say the MV Princess of Stars, which had become stranded in heavy seas, has sunk. | |
| Typhoon Fengshen has killed at least 17 people in the Philippines, causing flash floods and landslides. | Typhoon Fengshen has killed at least 17 people in the Philippines, causing flash floods and landslides. |
| Coastgaurd officials said the ferry's engine failed on Saturday afternoon. | |
| Heavy seas and gale force winds have hampered rescue efforts and radio communication has been lost. | |
| Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of the typhoon. | Thousands of people have been evacuated from the path of the typhoon. |
| Gusts of up to 170kph (106mph) have caused much damage in southern and central areas. Many roads are blocked and there are widespread power cuts. | Gusts of up to 170kph (106mph) have caused much damage in southern and central areas. Many roads are blocked and there are widespread power cuts. |
| Domestic flights to central regions have been cancelled and inter-island ferry services halted, officials say. | Domestic flights to central regions have been cancelled and inter-island ferry services halted, officials say. |
| Ten people drowned after a river burst its banks and swept away houses in southern Maguindanao province. Several other people were reported missing by the local authorities. | Ten people drowned after a river burst its banks and swept away houses in southern Maguindanao province. Several other people were reported missing by the local authorities. |
| A landslide has also buried several houses in Cotabato city, also in the south, killing at least two people, officials said. | A landslide has also buried several houses in Cotabato city, also in the south, killing at least two people, officials said. |
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| Emergency teams rescue those trapped by flood waters | Emergency teams rescue those trapped by flood waters |