Myanmar leader visits relief camp amid crisis criticism
Myanmar's ruling junta chief Than Shwe toured camps in Yangon’s Hlaing Tha Yar and Dagon areas, soothing survivors as international pressure grows over aid access. U.N. Ban Ki Moon and British officials edged toward relief access breakthroughs while cites of deaths and missing people mount.
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China enters three days of mourning for massive quake
China begins three days of national mourning for the earthquake victims with half staff flags, canceled entertainment, and a 2 28 pm moment of silence observed by 1.3 billion people. Officials redirected online entertainment to quake memorial sites as the Olympic torch relay is suspended. Rescue teams warn time is running out to find survivors amid growing hunger and disease risks.
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Soldier sent home for shooting Quran in Iraq
An American sniper was removed from Iraq after using a copy of the Quran for target practice. A formal ceremony apologized to Sunni tribal leaders to salvage alliance with tribes fighting al Qaida in Iraq. Police found a bullet riddled Quran near Radwaniyah.
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