Hello and welcome to bbc news. In the philippines typhoon phanfone has caused major floods and destruction. More than 25,000 people have been stranded at ports, many of them unable to join their families for christmas. The typhoon, known as ursula in the philippines, has been following a similar track to typhoon haiyan in 2013, the most powerful to hit the archipelago in a long time. Catherine karelli reports. Afar a farfrom a far from peaceful christmas and the central philippines. Typhoon phanfone has brought sustained winds of almost 200 kilometres an hour. Terrifying local people, and leaving a trail of destruction. Heavy rain has left many homes flooded. More than 16,000 people had to spend the night in improvised shelters and at least 100 families have been left homeless. In this majority catholic country, the typhoon, which has damaged infrastructure, stopped many people visiting their families for christmas. Filipinos are well used to tropical storms and typhoons with around 20
Hello to you. In the philippines, typhoon phanfone has brought major floods and destruction. The storm, known as ursula in the philippines, has been following a similar track to typhoon haiyan in 2013 the most powerful to hit the archipelago in a long time. At least 25,000 people have been stranded at ports, many unable to join their families for christmas. Catherine karelli reports. A far from peaceful christmas in the central philippines. Typhoon phanfone has brought sustained winds of almost 200km h, terrifying local people and leaving a trail of destruction. Heavy rain has left many homes flooded. More than 16,000 people had to spend the night in improvised shelters and at least 100 families have been left homeless. In this majority catholic country, the typhoon, which has damaged infrastructure, stopped many people visiting their families for christmas. Filipinos are well used to tropical storms and typhoons, with around 20 hitting the island nation each year. The most deadly in r
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Today to discuss our latest record breaking numbers in afghanistan is former secretary former Senior Security policy analyst in the office of the secretary of defense the one and only mr Michael Maloof michael always a pleasure having you on thanks for having me so why are we seeing this dramatic uptick in airstrikes in afghanistan over the last few years especially since Donald Trump Took Office 2017 why why are we putting now more bombs and more strikes and breaking these records well in the midst of peace negotiations that are going on between the United States and taliban and costs are. Often on i might add i think each side is trying to establish leverage. Strength and no matter what what will be how afghanistan will be divided them and how the Afghan Government if it survives will have its portion taliban will have its portion but taliban is just waiting this out they know they know were not going to hang or. Around forever and that and that trump has already announced were movin