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In Myanmar, cyclone continues to take a toll

Fri, 2008-09-26 05:12 — Robyn

TU KA WADDY, MYANMAR -- Beaten down by a ruthless storm, unscrupulous money lenders and their own government, farmers in Myanmar's rice bowl are long past being angry. They are too hungry, too tired and too fearful of what lies ahead.

Nearly five months ago, Tropical Cyclone Nargis tore through southern Myanmar, killing at least 85,000 people. Thousands still are missing, probably washed out to sea. The death toll is estimated to be 110,000, making it the second-deadliest named cyclone on record.

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