Typhoon “Jose” moves towards southern Japan while maintaining its strength. Although the typhoon has no effect on the country, it is strengthening the prevailing “habagat” weather system, bringing rains all over the country.
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Typhoon gains strength as it leaves the country
The Ilocos region and central Luzon as well as Metro Manila will experience rains as typhoon “Jose” affects the “habagat” weather system. The PAGASA did not raise public storm signals in any part of the country.
Chinese media shows footage of quake’s devastation
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Israel troops redeployed near Gaza border
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