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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. |


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