In Philippines, Eight people have died, including six children, after a fire tore through scores of homes near the capital Manila. Local officials said that the blaze, which started early wee hours today, also destroyed 80 homes.<br />''<br />'' Firefighters extinguished the fire after almost two hours. The Philippines is one of the most densely-populated countries in the world, and its capital has a large number of residents per square kilometer.<br />''<br />''<br />