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Disasters in Myanmar: Natural and Man-made

The Myanmar government's continued refusal to facilitate aid to its own people has raised a challenging question: would an invasion for "humanitarian purposes" make things better or worse? Also, the devastating earthquake in China, and Mexico's deadly struggle against organized crime.

By Warren Olney • May 13, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

The Myanmar government's continued refusal to facilitate aid to its own people has raised a challenging question: would an invasion for "humanitarian purposes" make things better or worse? We update the extent of the disaster and the prospects for international intervention. Also, rescue operations in China where a devastating earthquake has killed 12,000, and Mexico's deadly fight against organized crime has raised fears in that country. Is any law-enforcement official safe from assassination.

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Disasters in Myanmar: Natural and Man-made

The Myanmar government's continued refusal to facilitate aid to its own people has raised a challenging question: would an invasion for "humanitarian purposes" make things better or worse? Also, the devastating earthquake in China, and Mexico's deadly struggle against organized crime.

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Disasters in Myanmar: Natural and Man-made

The Myanmar government's continued refusal to facilitate aid to its own people has raised a challenging question: would an invasion for "humanitarian purposes" make things better or worse? Also, the devastating earthquake in China, and Mexico's deadly struggle against organized crime.

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