http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 20 Nov 2008 1:14:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/28124/world-toes-juntas-line-as-burmese-die.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe leaders of the Burmese junta don’t want you to think about the victims of Cyclone Nargis, writes Tom Jenkins for the Guardian , and the world and the media are only too happy to oblige. The Chinese government’s heroics in Asia's other natural disaster focuses attention on victims receiving help, while the Burmese who desperately need outside intervention die off-camera.http://www.newser.com/story/28124/world-toes-juntas-line-as-burmese-die.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 21 May 2008 14:03:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27991/world-bank-nixes-loan-to-burmese-junta.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAs Burma looks for loans to cover an estimated for $10 billion worth of damage from Cyclone Nargis, the World Bank won't be among the lenders, the Telegraph reports. The junta has been in debt to the bank for more than a decade, and the bank is legally barred from making another loan, says its managing director.http://www.newser.com/story/27991/world-bank-nixes-loan-to-burmese-junta.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 20 May 2008 8:54:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27562/myanmar-junta-claims-win-on-constitution.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBurmese voters overwhelmingly approved a constitution legitimizing military rule, the junta announced to widespread skepticism today. The vote held Saturday did not include two cyclone-ravaged areas where aid to victims is still largely being blocked by the government, but state media said those votes couldn't change the outcome. Turnout elsewhere was pegged at 99%, with 92.4% voting yes.http://www.newser.com/story/27562/myanmar-junta-claims-win-on-constitution.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 12:00:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27435/chinas-quake-relief-efforts-serve-pr-purpose-too.html?refid=rss_all_defaultChina's devastating earthquake has kept the country in an international spotlight that's been too warm for comfort following recent Tibet and Olympic-torch troubles, the New York Times reports—and the country might be having a defining moment as it deals with the catastrophe. The country's swift, aggressive rescue effort contrasts sharply with neighboring Myanmar's, and with China's own approach to earlier calamities.http://www.newser.com/story/27435/chinas-quake-relief-efforts-serve-pr-purpose-too.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 12:00:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27280/as-us-burma-talk-volunteers-say-junta-is-selling-aid.html?refid=rss_all_defaultA US admiral met with Burma's military command today in continued attempts to persuade the government to allow US servicemen into the country to assist in relief efforts, the Washington Post reports. Meanwhile, a Burmese volunteer operating his own supply effort tells the Daily Telegraph that government officials are commandeering supplies to sell at public markets.http://www.newser.com/story/27280/as-us-burma-talk-volunteers-say-junta-is-selling-aid.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 12:00:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27134/analysts-urge-washington-to-invade-burma.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAnalysts and aid workers appalled by Burma’s attitude to foreign aid are urging Washington to invade, Time reports. One observer has called for the US to airlift food regardless of the junta’s restrictions; a retired general wants China to pacify Burma about US aid, or Thailand to paint their colors on US aircraft to help aid get through.http://www.newser.com/story/27134/analysts-urge-washington-to-invade-burma.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 12:00:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27060/world-knew-about-cyclone-expert-says.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBurma says it warned its people of Cyclone Nargis 5 days before landfall, when it learned of the storm over news wires—but one expert believes Burma's media outlets were too primitive to spread the message. With Burma's death toll as high as 100,000, Newsweek talked to a global weather analyst about the warning that failed to reach Burma's people.http://www.newser.com/story/27060/world-knew-about-cyclone-expert-says.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 15 May 2008 12:00:34 CDT