Destructive power
Natural disasters often prompt political reforms -- and, sometimes, revolutionary changes.
AFTER THE DEVASTATING cyclone that hit Burma on May 2, one of the shocks for the world community has been the Burmese government's resistance to accepting money, supplies, and aid from the many countries offering help. (Full article: 1285 words)
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