Haiyan Horror: Super-typhoon Kills 1,200+ As It Ravages Philippines
The category 5 super-typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest ever registered, has caused havoc in 36 provinces of the Philippines, with gusts of wind reaching the incredible speed of 315 kilometers (195 miles) per hour. The worst affected areas are the eastern islands of Leyte and Samar, which sustained the heaviest damage Friday. The Red Cross says that more than 1,200 people are confirmed dead as Haiyan blows through the Philippines.