Death Toll Rises to 107 in Philippines Quake

Rescuers are searching for survivors in isolated areas of the central Philippines, a day after a powerful earthquake struck. Officials say the death toll from the quake has risen to at least 107 people. Hundreds more are wounded. Authorities warn the death toll is likely to rise, since rescuers have yet to reach isolated, badly damaged communities. Tuesday's 7.2-magnitude quake was centered near Bohol Island, a popular tourist area. Hundreds of powerful aftershocks forced many to sleep ...

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