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Philippine relief effort slow to reach many still in desperate need
Relief efforts are struggling to keep pace with the massive need for humanitarian aid in the Philippines, as survivors from Typhoon Haiyan struggle without shelter, food or clean water.
Philippine relief effort widens to take in other typhoon hit areas
Tacloban in Leyte province was badly hit by the typhoon, but other regions were just as seriously affected.
Philippine envoy defends disaster preparations
Given the scale of the disaster and the number of casualties, there's been some criticism of the Philippine authorities, that they did not do enough to warn people of the serious threat posed by the situation.
Vietnam wins plaudits over typhoon preparations
While the situation in the Philippines remains dire, the outlook is better in Vietnam where a much-weakened Typhoon Haiyan made landfall early on Monday.
Indonesia hints at possible people swap deal
A senior Indonesian government advisor visiting Australia at the moment says the two nations are discussing a people swap deal.
International Court hands down ruling in temple land dispute
The International Court of Justice has ruled that an area of contested land on which an 11th Century Hindu temple stands belongs to Cambodia, and not Thailand.
Indian minister pushes for stepped up links with Australia
A veteran Indian minister has used a visit to Australia to call for closer ties between the two countries.
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