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Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least two people were killed, according to reports.

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A wildfire continued near Errwood Reservoir in Peak District National Park as of Thursday, May 1. The fire, which started the day before, led to road closures and warnings for nearby residents to keep windows shut.

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

HEFEI, China - People enter the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 20, 2012, to sit in on the trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai. The court sentenced Gu to death with a two-year reprieve for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

HEFEI, China - Police officers march in front of the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 20, 2012. The court sentenced Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai, the same day to death with a two-year reprieve for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

HEFEI, China - Police officers stand guard at the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 20, 2012. The court sentenced Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai, the same day to death with a two-year reprieve for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

HEFEI, China - Police officers stand guard at the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 20, 2012. The court sentenced Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai, the same day to death with a two-year reprieve for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

Chinese politician's wife gets suspended death sentence

HEFEI, China - Police officers stand guard at the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 20, 2012. The court sentenced Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai, the same day to death with a two-year reprieve for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

HEFEI, China - British diplomats head for the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 9, 2012, shortly before the start of the murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai. Gu, a celebrated lawyer, stands accused of murdering Neil Heywood, a British business associate of the Bo family.

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

HEFEI, China - Police officers stand guard at the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 9, 2012, where the murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai, is being held. Gu, a celebrated lawyer, stands accused of murdering Neil Heywood, a British business associate of the Bo family.

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

HEFEI, China - Police officers stand guard at the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 9, 2012, where the murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai, is being held. Gu, a celebrated lawyer, stands accused of murdering Neil Heywood, a British business associate of the Bo family.

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

Murder trial for Chinese politician's wife begins

HEFEI, China - Police officers stand guard as people believed to be spectators enter the courthouse in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei on Aug. 9, 2012, shortly before the start of the murder trial of Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese Communist Party boss Bo Xilai. Gu, a celebrated lawyer, stands accused of murdering Neil Heywood, a British business associate of the Bo family.