Typhoon Phanfone Kills at Least 20 as It Slams the Philippines
At a Glance Ferry passengers remain stranded and airports are still closed.Most of the deaths were caused by drowning, falling trees and electrocution.The typhoon slammed into seven coastal towns and island provinces across the central Philippines. The powerful Typhoon Phanfone moved into the South China Sea on Thursday after battering the Philippines on Christmas. The storm, known locally as Ursula, killed at least 20 people. Most of the deaths reported by officials were caused by drowning, falling trees and accidental...