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Relief Urgently Needed as Cyclone Giri Leaves Dozens Missing |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| Residents of Ramree Island say that many are in need of emergency assistance after Cyclone Giri hit the northern Arakan coast with strong winds and high waves on Friday. |
Security Tight in Rangoon Amid Rumors of Protests |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| The Burmese authorities are keeping a close eye on monasteries and pagodas in downtown Rangoon after monks and activists reportedly declare plans to protest next month's election. |
Weekly Business Roundup (October 23, 2010) |
| By WILIAM BOOT |
| One of Thailand's largest construction companies is hoping to sign a major contract in the next week or two to develop a port on Burma’s southeast coast facing the Andaman Sea. |
Cyclone Giri Strikes Burma |
| By BA KAUNG |
| The eye of Cyclone Giri strikes Arakan, cutting phone links in the region. |
No Forced Repatriation: Thai FM |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| Thailand's Foreign Minister said Burmese refugees will be repatriated voluntarily only if the political situation in their homeland is peaceful. |
Ethnic Leaders to Call for 'Panglong-type' Conference |
| By KO HTWE |
| A group of ethnic leaders and politicians opposed to the Nov. 7 election will meet in Chin State on Sunday and call for a Panglong-like conference to seek national reconciliation. |
(Interview) With women’s rights on the decline in Burma, Mizzima reporter The The interviewed Thin Thin Aung ... Giri winds build in Arakan, ‘contact lost with residents’
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(Analysis) In a quip-laden keynote address, Indian award-winning economist Amartya Sen recently put ... 
Struggling airline looks to elections
Flag carrier Myanmar Airways International hopes Burma's new government will encourage more tourists to visit Southeast Asian pariah
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