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UN to press Burma on aid access
05/17/2008 A UN envoy is due in Burma to ask the ruling junta to grant more access to aid workers to help cyclone survivors.read more
China praises world's quake aid
05/17/2008 Chinese President Hu Jintao voices his gratitude for the international aid after Monday's deadly earthquake.read more
Aid vessel hijacked off Somalia
05/17/2008 A Jordanian-flagged ship carrying sugar, an aid donation to Somalia, is seized by pirates off Mogadishu.read more
Georgia condemns Russia actions
05/17/2008 Georgia says it has evidence that Russia is deploying heavy military hardware in the breakaway region of Abkhazia.read more
Lebanese factions at Qatar talks
05/17/2008 Lebanon's rival leaders hold talks in Qatar aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war.read more
Latin stars hold charity concerts
05/17/2008 Buenos Aires and Mexico City host two charity concerts to help Latin American children living in poverty.read more
Kuwaitis wait for polls results
05/17/2008 Kuwait elects a parliament for the second time in two years with women hoping to take seats for the first time.read more
Edward Kennedy taken to hospital
05/17/2008 US Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy recovers in hospital after suffering a "seizure", his office says.read more
Dominican leader wins third term
05/17/2008 President Leonel Fernandez wins re-election in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes.read more
Big Brown wins Preakness Stakes
05/17/2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown wins the Preakness Stakes to keep alive his chances of becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years.read more
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