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Victor pastor speaks of abuses in Myanmar

Missoulian - 2 hours 10 minutes ago

The orphans of Myanmar wait far from Big Sky country, butsometimes this seems the only place where help comes from.

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Taiwan says 40 fishermen detained in Myanmar
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mon Nov 23, 1:31 am ET
About 40 fishermen from four Taiwanese boats were held in Myanmar after being intercepted by naval forces, apparently on suspicions of illegal fishing, an official and media said here Monday.
First Class Traveler
Forbes - 2 hours 28 minutes ago
From exotic train trips and private mega-yachts to spacious digs on commercial flights, Forbes and the Travel Channel give you ways to experience the heights of luxury travel.
Samaritan's Feet hands out shoes, hope to Burma refugees
FOX 59 Indianapolis - Mon Nov 23, 9:46 am ET
A group of kind hearted Hoosiers reach out to others who now call Indiana home. On Sunday more than 400 Karen refugees from Burma received new shoes and a hot meal. Four area churches organized the outreach at First Baptist Church at 86th and College, along with Samaritans Feet, a relief organization which provides shoes to the less fortunate around the world.
Oscilloscope launching direct-mail DVD club
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mon Nov 23, 9:02 pm ET
Oscilloscope is pulling a Columbia House.
Obama administration urged to join Mine Ban Treaty
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mon Nov 23, 8:45 pm ET
U.S. acceptance of a treaty banning landmines is "long, long overdue" and President Barack Obama should use a 10-year review this weekend to announce plans to join the accord, anti-landmines campaigners said on Monday.
A day of celebration
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Mon Nov 23, 4:27 pm ET
WORCESTER - Refugees from Myanmar re-launch their lives in city
Thai activists demand pull-out from Myanmar dam project
EARTHtimes.org - Mon Nov 23, 1:43 am ET
Bangkok - Thai civil society leaders representing 189 organizations demanded Monday the government withdraw from the controversial Hutgyi dam project in Myanmar or face dire consequences. The group delivered a letter to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjaji...
Learning to Appreciate Underappreciated Cuisine
NBC Bay Area - Mon Nov 23, 2:26 pm ET
While Burmese cuisine isn’t that popular yet, Mingalaba is doing a fine job of spreading the word.
New Doc Shows the "Passion for Giving"
CBS News - Mon Nov 23, 4:00 pm ET
PBS Documentary Featuring Stars Such as Dan Aykroyd and Richard Branson Show How Easy One Can Give
Myanmar Refugees Fulfill Their Needs at Church
WBKO Bowling Green - Sun Nov 22, 6:12 pm ET
It's a touching story of how one local church provides a sanctuary for Myanmar refugees.
Special Delivery
News Channel 12 New Bern - Mon Nov 23, 10:32 pm ET
It was a special delivery that just couldn't wait. The Hto family says baby Eshter was anxious to make her grand entrance Sunday morning. Pam Hto says his wife told him her water broke and she felt like she had to push.
Interesting Times: Writings from a Turbulent Decade
The Christian Science Monitor - Mon Nov 23, 4:18 am ET
Award-winning journalist George Packer grapples with the global consequences of political idealism.
ITF LAUNCHES ASIAN CAMPAIGN WEEK
Maritime Global Net - Mon Nov 23, 5:29 pm ET
Trade unions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore have launched a South East Asia week of action.
The New Bully on the Block
The Emory Wheel - Mon Nov 23, 11:11 pm ET
Last Tuesday, as part of a nine-day visit to Asia, President Obama met with China’s leader, Hu Jintao. The president made use of his administration’s “reset” button following the rocky Sino-American relations characteristic of former presidencies.
School Classes and Clubs Collect for Charity
East Aurora Advertiser - Mon Nov 23, 10:46 am ET
The High School Foreign Relations Club and Key Club coordinated a coat/blanket drive during homecoming for the International Institute of Buffalo. Forty-nine refugees coming from Burma in October received a variety of household goods, cleaning supplies and personal care items. Spirit Club also sponsored a food drive during homecoming for FISH, and Middle School Builders Club and National Junior ...