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Natural disasters 'killed over 220,000' in 2008 BERLIN (AFP) - Natural disasters killed over 220,000 people in 2008, making it one of the most devastating years on record and underlining the need for a global climate deal, the world's number two reinsurer said Monday.   Nations:China Denmark Tajikistan Afghanistan Bangladesh Myanmar   Activities:2008 China Earthquake Myanmar Cyclone Disaster   Source:(AFP)   2008-12-29 WHO says Myanmar health system 'back on its feet' GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation said Tuesday that the health system in cyclone-battered Myanmar was "back on its feet," but warned that disease risks remained.   Activities:Myanmar Cyclone Disaster   Source:(AFP)   2008-06-18 Burma's (Myanmar's) elite help with aid Rangoon, Burma - While international aid groups and world leaders have been clamoring for greater access or accusing the government of Burma (Myanmar) of neglecting cyclone victims, the junta has effectively parceled out areas of the disaster zone to the country's corporate leaders.   Activities:Myanmar Cyclone Disaster   Source:(Christian Science Monitor)   2008-06-11 1.5 million survivors in Myanmar without shelter A severe shortage of housing has left hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors in Myanmar exposed to heavy rain as the monsoon season begins, aid agencies said Saturday.   People:John Goodman   Activities:Myanmar Cyclone Disaster   Source:(AP)   2008-06-07 Myanmar attacks media for cyclone coverage Calling coverage of the aftermath of a devastating cyclone distorted, Myanmar's military junta lashed out at foreign media and its own citizens Friday.   Activities:Myanmar Cyclone Disaster   Source:(AP)   2008-06-06 Headlines Natural disasters 'killed over 220,000' in 2008 2008-12-29 WHO says Myanmar health system 'back on its feet' 2008-06-18 Burma's (Myanmar's) elite help with aid 2008-06-11 1.5 million survivors in Myanmar without shelter 2008-06-07 Myanmar attacks media for cyclone coverage 2008-06-06 US military copters still ready to help Myanmar 2008-06-06 Myanmar arrests activist as U.S. aid ships leave 2008-06-05 UN: 1 million in Myanmar aren't getting basic aid 2008-06-03 Myanmar denies delays to cyclone aid, as relief effort lags 2008-06-03 Soaring prices compound Myanmar's cyclone misery 2008-06-02 Myanmar reopens schools 1 month after cyclone 2008-06-02 US aid ships could soon leave Myanmar coast 2008-06-01 Myanmar warned over forcing cyclone survivors home 2008-05-31 Chinese battle quake lake amid official confusion 2008-05-30 UN: Myanmar forcing cyclone survivors out of camps 2008-05-30 Myanmar lashes foreign aid, says survivors can eat frogs 2008-05-30 Myanmar starts mass evictions from cyclone camps 2008-05-30 Myanmar enacts new charter as aid trickles to cyclone victims 2008-05-29 Myanmar approves all pending visas for UN aid workers 2008-05-29 Myanmar lashes out at "chocolate bar" foreign aid 2008-05-29 Myanmar keeps Suu Kyi detained; aid to continue 2008-05-28 Myanmar extends opposition leader's detention 2008-05-27 Myanmar junta extends Suu Kyi house arrest 2008-05-27 Conditions ripe for disease in Myanmar delta 2008-05-27 Aid workers ready for action after Myanmar promise 2008-05-26 Aid workers ready for action after Myanmar promise 2008-05-26 Aid groups ready to test Myanmar on access 2008-05-26 Donors pledge cyclone aid at Myanmar conference 2008-05-25 Open up if you want more cyclone aid, Myanmar told 2008-05-25 Myanmar concedes to access ahead of donor meeting 2008-05-24 "No time to lose" for cyclone-hit Myanmar 2008-05-24 Junta agreement opens door to more Myanmar aid 2008-05-23 UN chief says Myanmar will take relief aid by ship 2008-05-23 UN chief sees devastated Myanmar delta 2008-05-22 UN's Ban in Myanmar to push for cyclone relief 2008-05-22 Myanmar shuns aid from US warships; UN urges more relief 2008-05-21 UN chief: Myanmar says yes to foreign helicopters 2008-05-20 US: Myanmar's storm response appalling 2008-05-20 Flags at half-mast as U.N. aid envoy presses Myanmar 2008-05-20 Myanmar: 3 days of mourning for cyclone victims 2008-05-19 `Disaster fatigue' leads to drop in giving 2008-05-19 Myanmar opens door to help from Asian neighbors 2008-05-19 Myanmar health system strained by cyclone 2008-05-19 Turning point seen near on Myanmar aid 2008-05-18 UN sends top envoy to plead with Myanmar over aid 2008-05-18 Myanmar death toll soars 2008-05-17 French navy ship near Myanmar with aid 2008-05-17 World turns up heat on Myanmar 2008-05-17 UN in dark about Myanmar cyclone disaster needs 2008-05-16 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Shakira appeals for school aid in storm-hit Bangladesh 2007-12-19 Natural disasters 'killed over 220,000' in 2008 2008-12-29 Myanmar warned over forcing cyclone survivors home 2008-05-31 Chinese battle quake lake amid official confusion 2008-05-30 Myanmar enacts new charter as aid trickles to cyclone victims 2008-05-29 "No time to lose" for cyclone-hit Myanmar 2008-05-24 Myanmar health system strained by cyclone 2008-05-19 Hollywood stars pledge aid for Myanmar child victims 2008-05-15 Aid agencies see China coping with quake, focus on Myanmar 2008-05-13 In Burma, a frustrated quiet 2008-05-13 US airlifts aid to Myanmar, UN urges junta to cooperate 2008-05-12 Myanmar junta hands out aid boxes with generals' names 2008-05-10 Bangladesh storm toll over 3,000 2007-11-19 Survivors tell of Bangladesh cyclone 2007-11-19 Early 2007 saw record-breaking extreme weather: U.N. 2007-08-07

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