The 2013 Miss Universe pageant, currently in its 62nd edition, has begun in Moscow, Russia.
Vietnam braces up to face super typhoon Haiyan, as the country goes on high alert in the face of the massive storm.
Death toll in Philippines likely to increase as more than 100 dead bodies found lying in eastern province of Leyte, one of the worst-affected regions.
Superstorm Yolanda kills at least four in central Philippines before moving out to South China Sea.
Typhoon Haiyan, one of world's most powerful storm, galvanises 'iron sheets to fly like kites'
The most likely top 16 contestants of Miss Universe 2013 in random order are from Spain, India, Indonesia, Great Britain.
Typhoon Haiyan batters Philippines as 12 million people remain in path of destruction.
Watch the live stream of Miss Universe 2013 finals here.
Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda batters Philippines with sustained winds of up to 235km/h and threatens to turn into world's most powerful tropical cyclone.
Thousands of people evacuate villages in central Philippines ahead of one strongest typhoons of 2013.
Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda, to hit southeast Asian island nation imminently.
As super storm Yolanda nears landfall, here are some essential tips to keep in mind.
Ariella Arida, Miss Universe Philippines 2013, opted for a yellow, off-shoulder gown for the preliminary evening gown round.
It has been quite a smooth ride for Arida in the competition.
The Miss Universe 2013 contestants presented themselves in curvaceous gowns during the Preliminary Competition.
Eye of Yolanda, which is turning into super storm, over Pacific Ocean.
Ariella Arida raises hopes Philippines can do the double following crowning of Megan Young as Miss World.
Images of Anonymous 'Million Mask March' protests taking place around the world including Australia, Washington, London, Indonesia, Japan and Italy.
The 2013 Miss Universe contestants took part in preliminary completion featuring swimwear and evening gown rounds on 5 November.
Miss Philippines Ariella Arida's popularity is declining.
Miss Philippines Ariella Arida wore a traditional terno dress.
The 2013 Miss Universe contestants catwalked wearing their national costumes on 3 November at Vegas Mall in Moscow, Russia.