Myanmar's Prime Minister Thein Sein toured the damaged areas and addressed residents affected by Cyclone Nargis. The United Nations is rushing in emergency aid such as food, clean water, blankets and plastic sheeting. Pictures show many roofs were ripped off even sturdy buildings, suggesting damage would be severe in shanty towns. Military and police units are on rescue and cleanup operations in Yangon, but residents complain the junta's response is weak.
Death toll from Cyclone Nargis is 10,000, the largest since the Tsunami.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/myanmar-fears-13000-dead-missing-from-cyclone/64598-2.html
India reaches out to Myanmar after a cyclone claimed nearly 4,000 lives.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-sends-relief-material-to-cyclonehit-myanmar/64597-3.html
Soldiers killed 36 prisoners at Insein jail to quell a riot that began after the cyclone.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/36-dead-after-prison-riot-in-myanmar/64596-2.html
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