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    Study finds risk of mega-quake to Burma's west
    July 12, 2016in Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News61by REUTERS
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    Study finds risk of mega-quake to Burma's west

    Scientists predict a that a massive earthquake will one day hit one of the world’s most populous regions, as tectonic plates under Bangladesh and eastern India creep into neighboring Burma.

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    Disasters take toll on Burma's schools
    June 20, 2016in Education, Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News87by ALISA TANG / REUTERS
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    Disasters take toll on Burma's schools

    When disasters destroy schools in Burma and elsewhere in the region, hundreds of thousands of children lose out, according to a new report by Save the Children.

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    Five confirmed dead, homes destroyed in Arakan floods
    June 29, 2015in Arakan, Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News80by NAW NOREEN / DVB
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    Five confirmed dead, homes destroyed in Arakan floods

    At least five people have been killed as homes and bridges are washed away in the Arakan State town of Ann following fresh floods over the weekend.

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    May 2, 2014in Features, Lead Story, News, Video212by QUICKSILVER MEDIA
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    Orphans of the Storm

    “Orphans of the Storm” is a documentary by Quicksilver Media that follows the plight of children orphaned by Cyclone Nargis, which struck six years ago today.

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    January 9, 2009in Uncategorized2by Staff Reporter
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    Explosion at jade mine kills 2

    Jan 9, 2009 (DVB), At least two people were killed and eight injured in an explosion in the Pha-Kant jade mine Kachin state on 31 December, according to local residents.…

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    October 16, 2008in Uncategorized90by Staff Reporter
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    Earth tremors cause concern in Bogalay township

    Oct 16, 2008 (DVB), Residents of Bogalay township in Irrawaddy division have reported experiencing regular earth tremors without warning since 12 October, and say this is causing anxiety among locals.…

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