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UN: More Funds Needed for Nargis Recovery

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hundreds of millions of dollars in international aid still are needed to help Burma's people recover and rebuild from Cyclone Nargis two years ago, the United Nations said.

Thai Chaos Leaves Power Vacuum

By RAVI NESSMAN

Seven weeks into a stalemate that has turned parts of the city into a lawless protest camp, many are wondering why the government seems unable or unwilling to restore order.

Weekly Business Roundup (May 1, 2010)

By WILLAM BOOT

EU has extended its sanctions against the Burma military junta and its “allies” for one more year because democratic reform has failed to take place.

Two Years after Nargis, Life Is Far from Normal

By MON MON MYAT

Nargis’s devastation was too great to make for a quick and simple recovery.

PM's Party Registration May Violate Law

By KYAW THEIN KHA

The formation of the Union Solidarity and Development Party by Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein and other government officials may violate junta election laws.

PLA Deploys More Troops at Burma Border

By WAI MOE

The Chinese army deploys an additional 5,000 soldiers at the Burmese border as a potential conflict looms between the Burmese military and the UWSA.

Burmese PM to head political party

Thein Sein's appointment as head of the Union Solidarity and Development Party may be in violation of election laws, opposition party says

Beggar children held in Malaysian camp

Trafficked Burmese children as young as 10 kept in detention camp for nine months as Burmese embassy and UNHCR "play volleyball" with their futures

Suu Kyi’s house plan approved

Renvoations to begin after lengthy court battle between the opposition leader and her estranged brother over ownership of the house
MPs fight for right to exist in top court
National League for Democracy members of Parliament on Thursday filed ... Burma still among worst states for press freedom: report
Burma is still included on the list of the 10 worst countries for violating media freedom ...
Rangoon civic body allows Suu Kyi to renovate home
Renovation of Aung San Suu Kyi’s house, on hold for about four months because ...
PM, now a retired general, leads USDA party
Prime Minister Thein Sein and 26 other ministers, all recently retired military officers, ...