World Bank denies loans to Burma
Region: MyanmarDespite reports that some of the members of the Burmese military junta had stashed millions of dollars for their own interests, the country is reeling under pressures to repay its outstanding loans to the World Bank which ... more
Views: 1280International Is Not Buying The 'Act' Displayed By Burma's Junta
Region: MyanmarA little over two weeks ago, Burma has been thrashed by Cyclone Nargis. It is reported that the death toll is in the low six-figures as a result of the cyclone itself. However, millions more are at risk of malnutrition and... more
Views: 906Burma's Children Could Die Of Malnutrition Within Weeks
Region: MyanmarOne of the world’s leading aid groups known as Save the Children weighed in on the situation of Burma, which was devastated by Cyclone Nargis over one week ago. Burma was devastated by the cyclone a matter of days be... more
Views: 1161US House to US President Bush: Seek 'Humanitarian Intervention' In Burma
Region: United StatesDays before the voting took place for the referendum to Burma’s constitution; the country was devastated by Cyclone Nargis. Nargis had claimed the lives of between 60,000 to 100,000 people. However, the death toll by... more
Views: 773Burma's Referendum 'Approved' By A 'Majority' Vote
Region: MyanmarBurma’s military junta has brushed off and dismissed all criticism towards the voting of the referendum to its new constitution. Under the new constitution, the junta will forever have an active role in the politics ... more
Views: 8837.9 Earthquake Could Add To List Of China's Possible Olympic Woes
Region: ChinaThe lives of at least 8,500 people have been killed after China was hit by a 7.9 earthquake on Monday, May 12. So far, it is expected that the death toll will be increased. A school building had also collapsed burying at l... more
Views: 1319Burma Continues Its Rice Exports, At A Time Like This!?
Region: United StatesWhile there are millions of people that have been left homeless and prone to waterborne diseases and illnesses, Burma’s government continues to export its rice. At the same time, there are millions that have waited f... more
Views: 1140The Defiance of Burma's Junta Could Cost Many More Lives After Cyclone Nargis
Region: MyanmarThe death toll of Burma could very well reach at least one million and over. This is the death toll after the cyclone. While the figures of those killed during Cyclone Nargis are between 60,000 to 100,000 at least, million... more
Views: 913Would Military Intervention By The US Into Myanmar Be A Possibility?
Region: MyanmarOn May 10, Burma was supposed to undergo voting for a referendum on its new constitution. Under the new constitution, Burma’s junta would remain in power. However, there was only a “Yes” choice in the bal... more
Views: 1816Actions By Burma's Junta Causes UN World Food Program To Halt Actions
Region: MyanmarAs the death toll from Cyclone Nargis has claimed the lives of over 70,000 people, Burma’s military junta continues to make things difficult for the people of the country. Days ago before Cyclone Nargis hit the count... more
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