Obama is defending a new security agreement with the Philippines.

Pedophile ring streamed live child abuse; 14 Britons arrested.

Recovery efforts taking hold but number of dead likely to climb higher.

U.N. chief hails progress as Tacloban survivors look to raise spirits.

Concerns of corruption acute in the Philippines, where graft is rife.

Heavy equipment and relief supplies have begun flowing into regions devastated by Typhoon Haiyan as military and civilian teams from around the world have arrived to bolster the immediate response.

There are still 1,179 people missing since last week's storm.

Town untouched by aid taking matters into its own hands.

The Philippine government on Friday defended its efforts to deliver assistance to victims of Typhoon Haiyan, many of whom have received little or no assistance since the monster storm struck one week ago.

When aid isn't properly thought out, the economy suffers, experts say.