Dozens killed as powerful quake strikes central Philippines | The World | ABC NEWS

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At least 69 people have been killed in an earthquake in the central Philippines province of Cebu. The magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coastal city of Bogo, causing power cuts and destroying some buildings. Asia editor Karishma Vyas tells The World the local hospital has been overwhelmed by casualties.

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