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Bhola is widely regarded as the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history.

Great Britain, the mother country of the U.S., is watching the upcoming American presidential elections, albeit with somewhat less interest than in 2008.

Australia has unveiled a major pivot to Asia policy plan describing Asia’s return to global leadership as “unstoppable.”

Hurricane Sandy has made thousands of East Coast dwellers move to higher ground as several cities announced shutdowns that usually happen after several feet of snow.

Crude oil prices declined to below $86 a barrel in Asia Monday as concerns increased about Hurricane Sandy affecting normal life in the U.S. east coast.

US stock markets will be closed Monday as market participants and regulators are worried about the hazardous conditions developing as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Japan’s retail sales rose less than expected in September indicating that consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity, continues to falter.

Asian stock markets mostly advanced Monday as better-than-expected reading on the U.S. economic activity data lifted sentiment.

Washington: First in war, first in peace, first in the National League East -- and, quite possibly, first in a string of big cities on the U.S. East Coast to feel the lash of Hurricane Sandy in a significant way.

In the face of Hurricane Sandy’s destructive potential, thousands of airline flights have been canceled across the U.S. Northeast.

Halloween and hurricanes are a frightening combination, and it appears the Frankenstorm might just wash away everyone’s trick-or-treating in the U.S. Northeast.

As Hurricane Sandy gets close to landfall, political types are wondering about the storm's potential effect on the presidential election.

The U.S. employment situation summary Friday will carry the most weight, because it will be the last jobs report before Election Day.

All trick and no treat, the Halloween Frankenstorm has led to flight delays at airports in Newark, N.J., Philadelphia, and New York.

When major weather events like Hurricane Sandy disrupts travel plans and throw life out of whack for a few days the public has found that meteorology blogs have become the best resource for up to the minute information.

Some are skeptical Hurricane "Frankenstorm" Sandy will turn out to be another Irene, but Gov. Cuomo isn't taking any chances.

Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange have both said they plan to remain open Monday despite the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy.

While the eastern seaboard of the United States braces for Hurricane Sandy people in the Caribbean are still reeling from its effects.

The worst cause for concern is Sandy’s winds, howling in a 1,040-mile diameter that is expected to increase as the storm moves north.

All subway, commuter-railroad, and bus service in New York will begin grinding to a halt Sunday at 7 p.m. EDT at the direction of state Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

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