Pentagon Calls on Burma's Junta to Accept Aid
                   
chosun.com     May 16, 2008            

The Pentagon is calling on Burma's leaders to "put their pride aside" and allow more international help for victims of the cyclone that hit the country 12 days ago. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. At a news conference Thursday, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell expressed thanks... [read full story]                

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