Friday, May 9, 2008

Death toll rise cause of cyclone in Myanmar

The death toll is continuing to rise following that devastating cyclone in Myanmar over the weekend. Local media reports nearly 4,000 are dead and another 3,000 people are still missing after the 10 hour long deadly storm hit. Government officials say the count could reach 10,000. Relief organizations like the Red Cross are preparing to send aid. The government from neighboring Thailand is also reportedly sending over aid supplies...at the request of Myanmar's leaders. The United Nations Secretary-General ban Ki-Moon says the UN will provide assistance as needed.

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