Myanmar junta warns hoarders of cyclone aid, as death toll soars again
                   
iht.com     May 16, 2008            

Relief supplies being pushed into Myanmar by the international community remain far below the needs of up to 2.5 million victims of Myanmar's devastating cyclone, the United Nations says. In its latest estimate, the U.N. World Food Program said Thursday that it will have to rush in 390 tons of... [read full story]                    


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He said/he said on oil

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By Richard Dawahareand Mike DiGiuroShould Oil Companies Be Allowed Unlimited Profits?Richard said:Businesses that receive no public assistance (government aid) and who operate in a competitive, free market for non-essential...                    

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Myanmar's condition starker than portrayed

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EU threatens to cut off aid

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