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Eight killed as mob storms Philippine rice store

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Eight killed as mob storms Philippine rice store

Nov 13th 2013, 6:25 AM 7,933 Views 13 Comments

A large crowd of hungry survivors carried away more than 100,000 bags of rice.

Column: People in the Philippines are desperate, stunned and hopeless

# Opinion

Column: People in the Philippines are desperate, stunned and hopeless

Nov 12th 2013, 7:30 PM 208 Views 26 Comments

As a Filipino, I know we’re a resilient nation – but this time the devastation is so great that people are truly desperate. This sort of disaster is simply unprecedented, writes Dr Natasha Reyes.

In Pictures: Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan attempt to leave Tacloban

# Philippines

In Pictures: Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan attempt to leave Tacloban

Nov 12th 2013, 9:48 AM 6,989 Views 6 Comments

Evacuation flights from the devastated city are scarce, meaning that tensions are rising.

National state of calamity in Philippines as Irish aid agencies call for support

# Typhoon Haiyan

National state of calamity in Philippines as Irish aid agencies call for support

Nov 11th 2013, 6:30 PM 7,651 Views 21 Comments

The declaration allows the government to impose price controls and quickly release emergency funds with looting now a problem.

'Absolute bedlam' as 4 million people affected by Philippines typhoon

# Typhoon Haiyan

'Absolute bedlam' as 4 million people affected by Philippines typhoon

Nov 11th 2013, 8:28 AM 8,869 Views 21 Comments

Charities are warning that the death toll – currently estimated to be around 10,000 – is likely to rise.

# Philippines

Gilmore announces €1m emergency fund for Philippines relief effort

Nov 10th 2013, 6:30 PM 10,969 Views 126 Comments

200 tarpaulins, 85 family tents, 10,000 blankets and other basic food and hygiene necessities are also being sent.

Irish aid workers in Philippines report roads 'blocked due to dead bodies'

# Typhoon

Irish aid workers in Philippines report roads 'blocked due to dead bodies'

Nov 10th 2013, 1:18 PM 15,632 Views 10 Comments

Plan Ireland has launched an emergency appeal, commenting that reports have underestimated the numbers of people who will need help to repair their homes and get their lives back on track.

# Typhoon

Typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 in one city alone

Nov 10th 2013, 8:18 AM 15,160 Views 14 Comments

Several hundred people have been confirmed dead in the Philippines, but that could rise dramatically as more cities report in.

# Death Toll

Over 100 people confirmed dead in Philippines typhoon, death toll could reach 1,000

Nov 9th 2013, 9:28 AM 6,098 Views 9 Comments

The typhoon moved on to Vietnam today.

# Typhoon

Powerful typhoon sweeps through Philippines, kills three and wrecks homes

Nov 8th 2013, 9:25 PM 14,493 Views 10 Comments

The death toll from the storm could rise further as at least one other man is missing.

One of the most powerful typhoons on record hits Philippines

# Natural Disaster

One of the most powerful typhoons on record hits Philippines

Nov 8th 2013, 6:52 AM 12,141 Views 18 Comments

Super Typhoon Haiyan – with winds of 315km/ph – smashed into coastal communities before dawn today.

# China

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as typhoon hits China coast

Oct 7th 2013, 9:15 AM 3,826 Views 6 Comments

At least two people were reported killed and more than 1,200 homes were destroyed.

Flights cancelled and nuclear power plant on alert as typhoon hits China

# Asia

Flights cancelled and nuclear power plant on alert as typhoon hits China

Sep 22nd 2013, 3:53 PM 7,856 Views 2 Comments

Hong Kong International Airport said 370 arriving and departing flights were cancelled and another 64 delayed.

# China

More than 200 dead or missing after China rain and landslides

Jul 12th 2013, 9:45 PM 4,504 Views 3 Comments

The country is braced for an approaching typhoon, while the flood alert status has been raised on the Yangtze river.

350 dead, 400 missing in Philippine typhoon

# Bopha

350 dead, 400 missing in Philippine typhoon

Dec 6th 2012, 10:00 AM 1,722 Views 6 Comments

At least 200 of the victims died in Compostela Valley alone, including 78 villagers and soldiers who perished in a flash flood.

# Philippines

238 dead, hundreds missing following Philippines typhoon

Dec 5th 2012, 8:06 AM 2,970 Views 4 Comments

Typhoon Bopha slammed into the southern island of Mindanao yesterday, leading to scenes of utter devastation.

# Bopha

Typhoon Bopha kills at least 40 in Philippines

Dec 4th 2012, 3:20 PM 2,425 Views 3 Comments

The villagers and soldiers drowned when torrents of water dumped by the powerful typhoon rushed down a mountain, engulfing the victims.

# Japan

Powerful typhoon hits Japan mainland

Sep 30th 2012, 12:48 PM 5,372 Views 1 Comment

A 29-year-old man was swept away by high waves when Jelawat hit Okinawa and was later confirmed dead, while at least 140 people were injured.

Back to the day job: The challenges keep on coming for Irish Olympians

# Team Ireland

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# Team Ireland

Back to the day job: The challenges keep on coming for Irish Olympians

Sep 28th 2012, 6:50 PM 892 Views 0 Comments

Bronze Medal winner Cian O’Connor competes in China while triathlete Aileen Morrison is in Yokohama, Japan.

In photos: Philippines battered by Typhoon Saola

# Flooding

In photos: Philippines battered by Typhoon Saola

Jul 31st 2012, 11:55 AM 3,897 Views 1 Comment

At least eight killed and tens of thousands displaced by Pacific storm.

In pictures: the natural disasters of 2011

# Review 2011

In pictures: the natural disasters of 2011

Dec 28th 2011, 6:50 PM 6,771 Views 6 Comments

Last year saw a number of major natural disasters strike, including earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand and Turkey, volcanic eruptions in Chile and Iceland, and severe tropical storms in Asia.