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- Typhoon Haiyan: One of the strongest storms on record
Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the central Philippines on Friday, killing at least four people, forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and knocking out power and communications in several provinces.
- Philippines typhoon: Millions flee 'super-typhoon' Haiyan
Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm of the year, is forcing millions to evacuate, cutting power and phone lines, and grounding air and sea transport in the central Philippines.
- Typhoon Haiyan: the Philippines braces for mega storm
Typhoon Haiyan is strengthening as it approaches the Philippines, with wind gusts of 162 mph, the equivalent of a Cat. 5 hurricane. Typhoon Haiyan is the strongest tropical cyclone in the world this year.
- Congo M23 rebels surrender in Uganda, official says
A Ugandan military official reports the rebel group commander and over 1,500 fighters are now being detained near the Congolese border.
- Was Arafat poisoned? Widow says 'yes'.
Swiss forensic tests on former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's remains provided evidence indicating he was poisoned, his widow told the media on Wednesday. She did not accuse anyone specifically for her husband's death, but said he was the victim of a 'political assassination'.
- Amanda Knox case: Knife had no DNA from victim
Amanda Knox case: A DNA expert testified Wednesday in Italy that the so-called murder weapon, a knife, had no DNA on it from the victim. His testimony supports the defense of Amanda Knox and her boyfriend.
- M23 calls end to revolt. Will peace prevail in Congo?
After 20 months of fighting, Democratic Republic of Congo's defeated M23 rebel group has agreed to disarm, raising hopes for peace in the war-weary African nation.
- Explosions in North China city kill 1, injure 8
Explosions in North China: Several small bombs exploded in front of a Communist Party building, killing one person and injuring another eight, China state media said. Such explosions are not uncommon.
- Clemency for Snowden? Not likely, say US officials.
Clemency: Snowden pled for clemency for allegedly leaking classified information about the NSA to the news media. 'Speaking the truth is not a crime,' Snowden wrote.
- Indonesia volcano, Mount Sinabung, spews ash 23,000 feet high
Indonesia volcano, Mount Sinabung, erupted Sunday, forcing the evacuation of nearby villages. Mount Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia.
- Tropical storm Sonia hits Mexico, weakens
Tropical storm Sonia weakened to a tropical depression, with 35 mph winds and heavy rains.The resort town of Los Cabos and the states of Sinoloa, Durango, and Chihuahua are forecast to get 6 to 10 inches of rain Monday.
- Serbs, key in Kosovo elections, face intimidation at polls
On Sunday, Kosovars voted for mayors and local councilors with emphasis placed on encouraging Serbs to vote. A deal with the EU requires Serb participation in Kosovo politics, but many Kosovo Serbs reject Kosovo's 2008 secession from Serbia.
- Bahraini opposition leader charged with insulting authorities
The head of the Shiite opposition group in Bahrain faced 'insult' charges Sunday, after an exhibition highlighting alleged government abuses against Shiite anti-government protesters. More than 65 people have been killed in Bahrain's Arab Spring-inspired protests.
- Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Across India and other Asian countries, Hindus set off fireworks, exchanged sweets, and decorated their homes with lanterns and lamps for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. The holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
- Khamenei warns hard-liners against criticizing nuclear negotiators
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threw his support behind the country's nuclear negotiators, stating they are not 'compromise-seekers.' His comments were aimed at Iranian hard-liners who have accused negotiators of being overly optimistic.
- In Egypt, Kerry talks democracy, reaffirms friendship
In his first trip to Cairo since the ousting of former President Mohammed Morsi in July, Secretary of State John Kerry spoke briefly on the US suspension of some aid to the country, but focused on Egypt's 'march to democracy.'
- Jesus statue in Syria rises 105 feet above civil war
Jesus statue in Syria? Yes, a new 40-foot high bronze statue of Jesus was erected amid the civil war. Three factions agreed to a truce to allow the Jesus statue project to be completed.
- Two French journalists abducted, killed in northern Mali
Less than a week after the release of four Frenchmen held captive for three years by al-Qaeda affiliates in northern Mali, two French journalists working on assignment for Radio France International were kidnapped and later killed.
- Why Toronto Mayor Rob Ford refuses to resign
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford allegedly appears in a video that appears to show the mayor puffing on a crack cocaine pipe. Toronto city law has no provision for forced removal from office unless the mayor is convicted and jailed for a crime.
- Upping online monitoring, China aims to stamp out Dalai Lama's voice in Tibet
Though the image and teachings of the Dalai Lama are banned in Tibet, many Tibetans have been able to access information about him via the internet or illegal satellite dishes. The Chinese Communist Party announced it will increase online monitoring to prevent access to this content.