Burma: Cyclone updated top news (6 May 2008)

Myanmar cyclone death toll soars past 22000: state radio
The Associated Press –
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – The cyclone death toll soared above 22000 on Tuesday and more than 41000 others were missing as the international community prepared to rush in aid after the country’s deadliest storm on record, state radio reported.

As Myanmar Reels, Election Is Delayed in Some Areas New York Times
Myanmar Death Toll Rises to 22000; Thousands Missing (Update8) Bloomberg
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Sydney Morning Herald Aid workers fear Burma cyclone deaths will Times Online – Foreign aid workers in Burma have concluded that as many as 50000 people died in Saturday’s cyclone, and two to three million are homeless, in a disaster whose scale invites comparison with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The aid challenge BBC News Burma Says Storm Killed 15000 Washington Post Telegraph.co.uk – Voice of America – ABC Online – TIME all 676 news articles »

Myanmar cyclone death tops 15000; many more missing
Washington Post –
By Aung Hla Tun YANGON (Reuters) – The cyclone and storm surge that tore through Myanmar’s Irrawaddy delta killed at least 15000 people and left 30000 missing, officials said on Tuesday, warning the toll could rise in low-lying, remote villages.
Cyclone exposes myth of “strong” Myanmar military Reuters
Myanmar: Death toll more than 15000 CNN International
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Burma cyclone: 15000 dead, 30000 missing
Times Online –

At least 15000 people have been killed and up to 30000 are missing after the catastrophic cyclone that struck Burma at the weekend, with officials warning that the toll was likely to rise.

Enews 2.0

Death Toll in Burma Cyclone Rises to 15000 Voice of America
Burma seeks aid as cyclone death toll rises Telegraph.co.uk
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Myanmar Cyclone Death Toll Reaches 10000, Junta Says (Update1)
Bloomberg –
By Demian McLean and Michael Heath May 6 (Bloomberg) — The death toll from the tropical cyclone that slammed into Myanmar three days ago rose to 10000, according to the military government, making the storm Southeast Asia’s deadliest natural disaster …
Cyclone in Myanmar kills at least 10000 United Press International
Myanmar cyclone kills 10000 people Aljazeera.net
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China Post

Laura Bush urges Myanmar to accept US disaster team
Reuters –
By Matt Spetalnick and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – First lady Laura Bush urged Myanmar’s military rulers on Monday to accept a US disaster response team that so far has been kept out, saying it would clear the way for broader relief …
Laura Bush urges Myanmar to accept US disaster team, aid The Associated Press
First Lady Remarks on Cyclone in Burma, Says US Will Increase Aid Washington Post
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