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Typhoon Strikes With Nature's Hammer (The Philippines)

The most powerful storm on record pulverizes the Philippines, killing thousands. Now survivors struggle to pick up the pieces

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One Cheer for Ireland

The first of the euro zone's debt-laden countries is about to exit its bailout. Why it's too soon to celebrate

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