Philippines launches US$8.17b Haiyan rebuilding plan - Channel NewsAsia

Philippines launches US$8.17b Haiyan rebuilding plan - Channel NewsAsia: MANILA: The Philippine government launched an $8.17 billion plan on Wednesday to rebuild the lives of millions battered by Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Disasters cost US$130b in 2013, says Swiss Re | Money | The Malay Mail Online

Disasters cost US$130b in 2013, says Swiss Re | Money | The Malay Mail Online: GENEVA, Dec 18 — Disasters including the floods that struck central Europe in June caused global economic losses of about US$130 billion (RM423 billion) in 2013, reinsurer Swiss Re said today.

Philippines disaster inspires 'typhoon' of aid activity to meet basic needs | PBS NewsHour | Dec. 18, 2013 | PBS

Philippines disaster inspires 'typhoon' of aid activity to meet basic needs | PBS NewsHour | Dec. 18, 2013 | PBS: GWEN IFILL: Secretary of State John Kerry announced today the United States will provide $25 million in additional aid to help the Philippines recover from the devastating typhoon that struck that country last month.

Kerry visited hard-hit Tacloban, and also spoke of the need to act to prevent global warming and extreme weather.

European Union increases aid to typhoon-hit Philippines - News - World - The Voice of Russia: News, Breaking news, Politics, Economics, Business, Russia, International current events, Expert opinion, podcasts, Video

European Union increases aid to typhoon-hit Philippines - News - World - The Voice of Russia: News, Breaking news, Politics, Economics, Business, Russia, International current events, Expert opinion, podcasts, Video: The European Union is to give an additional 20 million euros (27.5 million dollars) in emergency aid for the Philippine communities worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan last month.
Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_12_18/European-Union-increases-aid-to-typhoon-hit-Philippines-7992/