At Least 16 Dead After Massive Typhoon Hits Manila -- FOX News
MANILA, Philippines – Manila residents waded through waist-deep floodwaters and dodged flying debris Tuesday as a powerful typhoon struck the Philippines, killing at least 16 people and sending waves as tall as palm trees crashing over seawalls.
Most deaths occurred in metropolitan Manila, which already was soaked by heavy monsoon rains ahead of Typhoon Nesat's arrival with more downpours and wind gusts of up to 93 mph.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel approves 1,100 more settlement homes.
Erdogan: UN should impose sanctions on Israel like Iran.
Saudi woman to get 10 lashes for driving a car.
Official: Iran to send ships near U.S. coast.
Children fall victim as the battle rages for Syria's gateway city. Syria forces storm refuge for army defectors.
Yemeni defense minister escapes assassination bid.
Turkish paper lists Israelis it says were in flotilla raid.
Israeli panel offers $8 billion plan to address economic inequality.
Saudi Arabia: women look at the bigger picture.
ASIA
Pakistan pushes back against U.S. charges, woos China.
US: Taiwan outgunned by China despite arms sales.
Subway trains crash In Shanghai, injuring hundreds.
Huge floods in Manila as typhoon hits Philippines. Deadly Typhoon Nesat hits the Philippines. 7 die in Philippines typhoon.
Tens of thousands stranded by floodwaters in India.
India and Pakistan push fragile ties with trade diplomacy.
Top Chinese security official visits Pakistan.
Fukushima desolation worst since Nagasaki as residents flee.
AFRICA
Libya: Fierce fighting in Gaddafi stronghold Sirte. Battle for Sirte continues as civilians flee town under siege.
Dalai Lama's trip to South Africa tests ties to China.
Egypt backs treaty with Israel.
Egypt elections to start on November 28.
DR Congo election: Talks aim to avert election violence.
Militants attack Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel.
25,000 flee Sudan's troubled Blue Nile to Ethiopia.
South Africa may block Dalai Lama visit to Tutu.
World Bank increases drought aid to Horn of Africa.
EUROPE
7-year sentence sought for Ukraine's Tymoshenko.
Russia wants missile defense legal guarantees.
3 IRA dissidents arrested, 2 bomb alerts in Ulster.
Russian Orthodox Church embroiled in corruption scandal.
Russia president defends military spending hike. S&P: No change with Russia minister resignation.
Greece prime minister makes plea for German support.
AMERICAS
Christie gives major speech amid White House buzz.
U.S. Senate reaches deal to avert government shutdown.
Drug trafficking greatest threat to Latin American countries today, UN hears.
Bolivia's Morales halts Amazon road after protests.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Surface-to-air missiles looted from Libyan Army could end up in Al Qaeda hands, experts warn.
Pakistan must clamp down on Haqqani: US.
Libyan justice minister: Lockerbie case 'closed'.
Police in Spain arrest 5 suspected of financing terrorists.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone next week.
Debt crisis: markets want eurozone problems addressed with 'more firepower'.
Eni, Total resume some oil production in Libya.
S&P sees liquidity strain for China developers.
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner.
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