More than 50 killed in flooding in Philippines

More than 50 killed in flooding in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Residents carry out furniture and household goods from a home on the outskirts of the Philippine capital Manila on Sept. 27, 2009, after heavy rain dumped by tropical storm Ketsana pummeled the main island of Luzon in the country. (Kyodo)

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