Bloated bodies litter Myanmar, forgotten after the cyclone

                   
nwsource.com     May 11, 2008            

As the bloated bodies rise and fall with the current, women scrub clothes along the river bank, villagers bathe to cool themselves and a lone child sits on a dock staring aimlessly into the water. ... "In some areas there are 5,000 bodies in waterways, stuck in fields... [read full story]                

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Burmese News

imaginaryplanet.net     May 10, 2008          

Since the Burmese government for the most part prevents good outside journalism about the cyclone or their politics, the most reliable source of information so far (aside from BBC/ITV sneak-in journalism) is Irrawaddy, an expat newspaper with ample coverage of the subject. I am seriously thinking...                

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More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims

wtop.com     May 11, 2008          

In this photo released by the Mandalay Gazette, damage to a Buddhist temple in the Lat Put Tar region of the Irrawady delta is seen Monday, May 5, 2008. Winds of 120 mph (190 kph) and a storm surge 15 feet (4.5 meters) high pounded the Irrawaddy delta, killing or leaving...                

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More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims

sacbee.com     May 11, 2008          

Food and water reached cyclone victims in greater amounts Sunday after many roads were cleared, but there was no sign Myanmar's military rulers would allow foreign experts to handle the distribution, international aid groups said. In this photo released by the Mandalay Gazette, damage to a...                

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Myanmar votes on constitution

deseretnews.com     May 11, 2008          

In this cyclone-ravaged country where most people have more important things on their minds, such as the daily struggle for fresh water, food and shelter, Myanmar's ruling generals sent their people to the polls Saturday to vote on a constitution that opponents call a cynical attempt to maintain...                

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Myanmar should relent on relief

democratandchronicle.com     May 11, 2008          

U.N. diplomat should continue to urge the Myanmar junta to allow in relief teams. ... U.N. should continue to urge Myanmar to allow relief teams The United Nations, in concert with the United States and other major trading nations, must continue to use its economic...                

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More Aid Finally Reaching Myanmar's Cyclone Victims

newslookup.com     May 11, 2008          

More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims but foreign aid workers still barred ... but foreign aid workers still barred YANGON, Myanmar May 11, 2008 (AP) In this photo released by state run MRTV-3, an unidentified military official signs a book before... Food...                

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More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims

nwsource.com     May 11, 2008          

YANGON, Myanmar -- Food and water reached cyclone victims in greater amounts Sunday after many roads were cleared, but there was no sign Myanmar's military rulers would allow foreign experts to handle the distribution, international aid groups said. ... "Visas for...                

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More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims

examiner.com     May 11, 2008          

Food and water reached cyclone victims in greater amounts Sunday after many roads were cleared, but there was no sign Myanmar's military rulers would allow foreign experts to handle the distribution, international aid groups said. ... "Visas for international...                

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More aid finally reaching Myanmar's cyclone victims

ibtimes.com     May 11, 2008          

Food and water reached cyclone victims in greater amounts Sunday after many roads were cleared, but there was no sign Myanmar's military rulers would allow foreign experts to handle the distribution, international aid groups said. ... Myanmar soldiers carry relief...                

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Australia pledges $23.4 million to Myanmar victims

sabcnews.com     May 11, 2008          

Australia dramatically increased its aid contribution to the cyclone victims of Myanmar today, pledging an extra A$22 million to taking its total offer to A$25 million ($23.4 million). ... Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said in a statement that half of the money would go...                

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