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Burma's junta to rule on detention of pro-democracy leader

Burma’s military regime, already under fire for blocking international aid to cyclone victims, is expected to decide today whether to extend the detention of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi or set her free.

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Aid workers ready for Burma breakthrough

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Most cyclone victims still waiting for aid

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Burmese junta 'stealing cyclone aid supplies'

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Burma gives green light for aid airlift

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Burma holds back huge aid operation

Burma death toll continues to rise

Burma's state media said last weekend's cyclone killed some 10,000 people in one town alone, raising fears of a big rise in the overall death toll today, as the international community prepared to rush aid to the nation.

Tue, 06 May, 2008

Cyclone kills 4,000 in one town alone

A BURMA state radio station yesterday said close to 4,000 people were killed and nearly 3,000 others are unaccounted for in a single town after the devastating Tropical Cyclone Nargis swept through.

Tue, 06 May, 2008

Junta still to approve aid for Burma cyclone victims

UN and private aid agencies today raced to prepare aid for victims of the devastating cyclone in Burma, but were awaiting a go-ahead from the ruling junta.

Mon, 05 May, 2008