U.S. flies cyclone aid to Myanmar
tiscali.co.uk     May 12, 2008            

The first U.S. military aid flight landed in Myanmar on Monday, but relief supplies continued to just dribble into the reclusive state nine days after a devastating cyclone. ... U.S. aid officials said they hope it will the first of many U.S. flights to the army-ruled... [read full story]                    


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Roundup: Myanmar makes efforts to revive tourism industry after storm

people.com.cn     7 hrs ago   1 related          

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Myanmar Junta's 'Odd' Rules Sap Cyclone Aid: Reports

newsdesk.org     13 hrs ago   5 related          

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A New Breed of Monk Rises in Myanmar

buddhistchannel.tv     20 hrs ago   1 related          

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MYANMAR: Hope fades for cyclone missing

irinnews.org     22 hrs ago   1 related          

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