May 3, 2008 (DVB) Rangoon was struck by cyclone Nargis early this morning, leaving many areas without electricity or communication links and traffic at a standstill. The cyclone, with wind speeds ranging from 120 to 150 mph, hit Rangoon this morning, causing widespread damage, according to meteorological officials. However, reports are difficult to confirm as …
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EU to help Burmese refugees in Bangladesh
Dec 15, 2007 (AFP), The European Commission said Saturday it had boosted aid to Bangladesh to more than 10.5 million euros (15 million dollars) with a new package to relocate thousands of Burmese refugees. The latest amount of 1.5 million euros is in addition to 2.5 million euros allocated for victims of floods earlier this …