1. Myanmar army 'capture Karen bases'
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Government forces in Myanmar have captured three Karen rebel bases in an offensive that has forced thousands of civilians to flee across the Thai border, an aid group has said.

2. UN hits out at Myanmar's generals
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The United Nations has criticised Myanmar's military rulers for their "unacceptably slow response" to helping those affected by Cyclone Nargis.

3. US airlifts aid to Myanmar
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The United States has delivered its first airlift carrying emergency relief supplies to Myanmar for victims of this month's cyclone.

4. Show of strength by Myanmar army
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The head of Myanmar's military government has marked the country's Armed Forces Day by calling on soldiers to "crush" any effort to destabilise the tightly-controlled country.

5. Myanmar warned not to ban opposition
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Myanmar warned not to ban opposition