Charity News from Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003Flooding and Landslides Devastate Philippines; American Red Cross Ready to AssistAmerican Red Cross | A week of torrential rains and flooding followed by substantial landslides have enveloped the Philippine islands of Mindanao and Leyte, causing widespread damage, evacuation and at least 94 deaths. About 60,000 people in the Philippines are affected. American Red Cross Statement on BSE (Mad Cow Disease) case in Washington State American Red Cross | The American Red Cross is aware of information released yesterday regarding a presumed positive case of Mad Cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) in Washington state. The investigation is being handled by the USDA.
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