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Typhoon Bopha wreaks havoc in southern Philippines
06/12/2012 - IN PICTURES

Typhoon Bopha wreaks havoc in southern Philippines

The Philippine government appealed for international aid Thursday as rescue teams struggled to reach hundreds of people missing after typhoon Bopha wreaked havoc in the southern part of the archipelago. At least 477 people have been confirmed dead.
Stylish typing and deadly weather
28/11/2012 - CULTURE

Stylish typing and deadly weather

Before there were computers there were manual typewriters. Lisa Nesselson tells us why in the new French film "Populaire", set in 1958, typing is as exciting as the chariot race in "Ben Hur". Also, "The Impossible" tells the true story of a five-member family split apart by the deadly tsunami that hit Asia in 2004. And American artist Patti Smith describes her life without food or electricity in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricanes heighten Haitian food crisis
28/11/2012 - HAITI

Hurricanes heighten Haitian food crisis

Earthquakes, hurricanes, poverty and hunger - it seems that Haiti comes in for more than its fair share of disaster. Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy have destroyed an already weak harvest, leading to a food shortage. Prices have rocketed, as farmers are unable to cultivate enough crops to feed even themselves and their families. Help from the international community will be critical over the coming months if Haitians are to be prevented from starving altogether.
Haiti: Hurricane Sandy’s forgotten victims
14/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Haiti: Hurricane Sandy’s forgotten victims

In Haiti, dozens of people have died and many more left homeless after Hurricane Sandy wrecked havoc across the Caribbean. Next, in the US, the CIA director is forced to resign following a sex scandal, which is fast becoming an issue of national security. Finally, public anger in Argentina over inflation and government corruption leaves President Cristina Fernandez fighting for her political life.
Vulnerable Sandy victims struggle in storm’s aftermath
11/11/2012 - UNITED STATES

Vulnerable Sandy victims struggle in storm’s aftermath

Teams of medics and National Guardsmen are scouring New York City’s powerless, flood-ravaged neighborhoods to offer assistance to the elderly, disabled and chronically ill who are struggling in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.
Northeastern US still reeling after superstorm Sandy
09/11/2012 - USA

Northeastern US still reeling after superstorm Sandy

On October 29th, superstorm Sandy hit the east coast of the United States, flooding large swathes of New Jersey and Manhattan and leaving a massive trail of damage in its wake. 121 people died in the superstorm and its aftermath. Almost two weeks later, things are far from getting back to normal. The New York subway has been swiftly put back in service, but thousands of people are still without power.
Thousands displaced as New York temperatures drop
05/11/2012 - USA

Thousands displaced as New York temperatures drop

As temperatures reached near-freezing, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sunday that Hurricane Sandy had left 30,000 to 40,000 people in need of housing, while officials worried how the storm will affect voting in the presidential election.
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Hurricane Sandy makes news in the US - but what about Haiti?
02/11/2012 - HAITI

Hurricane Sandy makes news in the US - but what about Haiti?

There's been a lot said about Hurricane Sandy in the US this week but not so much about the other countries affected by the same superstorm. Before making landfall on America's East Coast, Sandy hit Haiti - which is still struggling to recover from the massive earthquake that hit almost three years ago. Just as in the US, the authorities have declared a state of emergency, and are asking for aid to help them help the population.
East Coast struggles to cope with Sandy's devastation
02/11/2012 - USA

East Coast struggles to cope with Sandy's devastation

The death toll from superstorm Sandy continued its rise on Friday with at least 90 people reported dead as residents and officials struggle to resume normal life, four days after the storm battered 15 states along the US East Coast.
USA: Occupy Wall Street helps hurricane victims
01/11/2012 - WEBNEWS

USA: Occupy Wall Street helps hurricane victims

Occupy Wall Street helps victims of Hurricane Sandy. Syrian activists share scenes of the destruction caused by over 18 months of fighting. And how to get rid of all those unwanted Halloween pumpkins…
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