Haiyan

Church services restart in Phillipines city ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan

Hours after the storm hit, the Rev. Amadero Alvero was on the streets, sprinkling holy water over the dead and praying for them. By late afternoon, the 44-year-old priest had blessed about 50 corpses in the remains of this Philippine shattered city

How aids missions for Haiyan are boosting US troops' faltering image

While U.S. military support can be critical when disasters like Haiyan strike, staging massive humanitarian relief missions for allies in need isn't just about being a good neighbor. They can be a strategic and publicity goldmine for U.S. troops whose presence in Asia isn't always portrayed in such a favorable light

Typhoon Haiyan to slow down Philippines economic growth to 7%

The Philippine government says damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan may reduce economic growth this year to less than 7 percent

Philippines government defends Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts

The Philippine government is defending its efforts to deliver assistance to victims of Typhoon Haiyan

Official Haiyan death toll rises to 2,360

Authorities in the Philippines say the official death toll from the typhoon has risen by three to 2,360.

Typhoon Haiyan: Mass burial of victims begins

A Philippines city devastated by the typhoon has begun burying its dead in a mass grave

Typhoon Haiyan: May take six weeks for electricity to return

Philippine Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla says it may take six weeks before the first typhoon-hit towns get their electric power back.

Typhoon Haiyan: Relief work kicks off with rice, water distribution

Soldiers sat atop trucks distributing rice and water on Thursday in this typhoon-devastated city and chainsaw-wielding teams cut debris from blocked roads, small signs that a promised aid effort is beginning to pick up pace

Typhoon Haiyan: Pope sends assistance of $1,50,000 to Philippines

Pope Francis has sent what the Vatican calls initial assistance to the typhoon-ravaged Philippines — $150,000 (120,000 euros) to help those left homeless

Why Haiyan's official death toll decides the fate of survivors

In the chaos of natural disaster, tallying an accurate death toll is often difficult and sometimes not a priority