U.S. carrier starts Philippine storm relief; death toll jumps

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U.S. carrier starts Philippine storm relief; death toll jumps

By Stuart Grudgings TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) - A U.S. aircraft carrier started unloading food and water in the typhoon-ravaged central Philippines, while the United Nations, citing government figures, put the latest death toll at 4,460 - almost double the last official number given. President Benigno Aquino has faced mounting pressure to speed up the distribution of supplies and stoked debate over the extent of casualties from Typhoon Haiyan. Earlier this week, he said estimates of 10,000 dead by local officials were overstated and caused by "emotional trauma". ...

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