Tuesday 13 May 2008

High-powered U.S. delegation gets cool reception over offer of help



High-powered U.S. delegation gets cool reception over offer of help
The Guardian, 13-MAY-2008  (Ian MacKinnon)
    *  Burma ministers will 'consider' increase in aid
    *  First U.S. aid flight arrives but agencies' anger grows
[Excerpt:] - The most senior U.S. aid and military delegation to visit Burma in years left Rangoon empty-handed yesterday after the regime refused to give any firm commitment about accepting increased aid for the victims of the cyclone disaster.