Typhoon Haiyan: Hundreds feared dead in Philippines

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Hundreds of people are feared dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan swept through on Friday.

Among the worst hit areas were the eastern island of Leyte and the coastal city of Tacloban, which has seen buildings flattened and trees uprooted.

First reports said 100 bodies had been found but the Red Cross later said the figure could be more than 1,000.

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