Friday, November 8, 2013

Super Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, grounds hundreds of flights

Hundreds of flights have been grounded in the Philippines, where Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall Friday morning. More here: Super Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, grounds hundreds of flights

Super typhoon Haiyan slams into central Philippines, millions flee

* Haiyan potentially strongest typhoon ever to make landfall * Millions flee to safer ground or take refuge in shelters (Adds storm hitting Cebu, deaths, details of impact) MANILA, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The strongest typhoon in the world this year and possibly the most powerful ever to hit land battered the central Philippines on Friday, forcing millions of people to flee to safer ground, cutting ... More here: Super typhoon Haiyan slams into central Philippines, millions flee

HK urged Philippines to respond to Manila hostage victims' requests-Eastday

HONG KONG, Nov. 8 -- Secretary for Security of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government TK Lai urged the Philippinesto respond to the Manila hostage tragedy victims' and bereaved families' four requests within the time the Hong Kong government specified, to resolve the incident, media reported Friday. More here: HK urged Philippines to respond to Manila hostage victims' requests-Eastday

Massive typhoon slams into Philippines

AT LEAST 4 KILLED as the year's most powerful typhoon bears down on the Philippines, knocking out power in several provinces, setting off landslides, and cutting communications in the country's central region. EXTREME WEATHER CENTER More here: Massive typhoon slams into Philippines

Deadly Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda lashes Philippines

The world's strongest storm of the year is making its way across the central Philippines, causing widespread damage and forcing millions of people to flee to safer ground. More here: Deadly Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda lashes Philippines

Strongest typhoon of the year hits Philippines

The world's strongest typhoon of the year has slammed into the Philippines. More here: Strongest typhoon of the year hits Philippines

In Virginia, relief concerts planned in the wake of powerful typhoon in Philippines

Benefit concerts are already scheduled for Friday in Alexandria and for Saturday in Virginia Beach. More here: In Virginia, relief concerts planned in the wake of powerful typhoon in Philippines