Cyclone island of death

May 17 - More than half the population and all but three houses destroyed by cyclone on Burmese island village.

The Burmese island of Higyi, has lost at least 1,600 of its 3,000 inhabitants killed to Cyclone Nargis, according to local rescuers. The national toll of dead and missing has soared above 133,000 people, making it one of the most devastating ever to hit Asia.

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US Navy head to myanmar despite JUNTA

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CNN's Barbara Starr reports how the U.S. military, especially the Navy, is preparing to help those in need in Myanmar.

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls on the international community to address the challenges in Myanmar.

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Dead are thrown into rivers as the living wait for aid

The funeral-like procession to the river was one of the many disturbing images of the destruction left by Myanmar's deadly cyclone.The cyclone's devastation could be seen everywhere in Bogalay.

Almost half of the total death toll could have come from Bogalay, according to an estimate by China's state run news agency Xinhua. Many of the survivors have been left with nothing.Monasteries were being used as temporary shelters for hundreds of people left homeless.

At one there were about 600 people sleeping where they could. Many had lost someone they loved. Some sat with bleak, numb stares as small piles of food were guarded by young apprentice monks. The monks said they have food for two days. After that, they say, they have no answer.Another monastery was called an operating theater, but there were no medical supplies. One man sat with open wounds, blood running down his back.

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Cyclone Death toll could reach 100,000

Cyclone Death toll could reach 100,000

Aid workers are hopeful that relief supply flights will finally get clearance to land in Myanmar Thursday. The death toll from Saturday's cyclone continues to climb and could top 100,000.

Cyclone devastates Myanmar

New video: Cyclone devastates Myanmar

Newly released video shows the cyclone that slammed Myanmar. In its wake, at least 100,000 may be dead with more than 42,000 missing. But the country's military government may be blocking humanitarian aid.

Death toll rises as aid starts to reach cyclone

Death toll rises as aid starts to reach cyclone

Myanmar's government is now calling for international help in getting aid to victim's of this weekend's deadly cyclone. The death toll is estimated at at least 10,000 and could continue to go higher.

President Bush urges Myanmar to allow U.S. aide

Bush urges Myanmar to allow U.S. aide


President Bush called on Myanmar's military junta on Tuesday to allow the United States to provide disaster assistance after a devastating cyclone.

First Lady urges Myanmar to accept assistance

First lady Laura Bush urged the military junta in Myanmar to accept disaster assistance from the United States and other countries and organizations to help the thousands of its citizens affected by this weekend's devastating cyclone.

Cyclone surges explained!

CNN's Bonnie Schneider explains what caused the surges that left areas of Myanmar submerged.