Filipino authorities estimate that the death toll from Supertyphoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever to make landfall, could reach 10,000. The storm leveled coastal cities causing massive damage as it moved across the …
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Mass Casualties Expected After Typhoon Haiyan Strikes the Philippines
One of the world’s strongest storms head towards Vietnam
Sell, Give Away and Destroy: the Dismantling of America’s Presence in Afghanistan
The exodus of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is a messy affair thanks to all the stuff brought in to fight a 12-year war
Man Arrested in China Explosion
The man has previous convictions, but there is no known motive
Why Rape Seems Worse in India Than Everywhere Else (but Actually Isn’t)
Yes, the gang rapes have been shocking — but India’s reputation as rape capital is undeserved
Chinese Police Detain Suspect in Bomb Attack
State newswire reports that a 41-year-old ex-con admitted to the crime
Supertyphoon Haiyan Smashes Into The Philippines
Reports of “vast devastation” in city of Tacloban as gusts reach 275 kph
Anonymous Was Here Biatch! Hacker Group Defaces Singaporean Leader’s Site
Singaporean PM thinks he can take on Anonymous. They’re ready for him
Mullah Radio: the New Leader of the Pakistani Taliban
The elevation of the commander who ordered the shooting of Malala will be a major obstacle to any peace negotiations
Pakistani Taliban Pick New Hardline Commander
The Taliban commander who ordered the shooting of Malala gets a promotion
Singapore’s PM Vows to Track Down Anonymous
Declaration in response to hacker group’s threat to ‘wage war’ on Singaporean government over Internet freedom
Philippines Braces for Wrath of Supertyphoon Haiyan
Storm said to be strongest in world this year to hit region still recovering from earthquake
More Boat People Drown in Bid to Flee Burma, Prompting U.N. Call for Action
At least 70 are killed when their boat capsizes off the Burmese coast