Philippine Capital Braces for Typhoon

The Philippine capital of Manila is bracing for the arrival Tuesday of Typhoon Hagupit, as it continues to slowly move through the Philippines. Schools have been suspended, the stock market is closed, many office and government workers have been told to stay at home and dozens of commercial flights have been canceled. The storm further weakened Monday after making landfall late Saturday night, tearing roofs off buildings, knocking out power in entire coastal provinces and leaving at...

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