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Accident Man Injured by 40kg Tuna Falling from Ship in Bizarre Accident
Man attacked by dead Tuna, makes a refreshing change to the current drunks being idiots headlines -
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Myanmar Junta Blamed for Deadly Earthquake Fallout
YANGON — The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating March earthquake has drawn sharp criticism of the ruling military junta, accused of crippling the healthcare system and obstructing aid at a time of national crisis. The 7.7 magnitude quake, which killed over 3,700 people and injured 5,000, hit regions already battered by conflict, including Sagaing. But humanitarian workers say the true scale of the disaster was worsened by years of military attacks on health services since the 2021 coup. Human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights, say medics have been targeted as part of a broader crackdown on dissent, leaving hospitals understaffed and ill-equipped. Many doctors fled or joined the Civil Disobedience Movement, unwilling to serve under the junta. Others fear arrest or reprisals if they operate in junta-controlled zones. “The situation is dire,” said one doctor who treated survivors in secret and asked not to be named. “Many patients died simply because there were no doctors to treat them.” Before the coup, Myanmar had made modest progress in building its healthcare workforce. But WHO figures show a collapse since 2020—from around six doctors per 10,000 people to just one. At least 74 health workers have reportedly been killed and hundreds more imprisoned. The military’s reluctance to coordinate with civilian groups has also hobbled relief efforts. Despite a formal ceasefire on April 2, the junta has carried out over 170 airstrikes since—dozens in quake-hit areas—further deterring aid workers and worsening public fear. Underground networks of doctors continue to treat the injured, but with few resources and no official backing, their reach is limited. The World Health Organization has warned that the upcoming monsoon season could trigger outbreaks of disease among the tens of thousands still sheltering in makeshift camps. “The junta’s deliberate neglect has turned a natural disaster into a man-made catastrophe,” said Sophia Htwe, a Burmese academic whose friend died after being trapped in rubble without treatment. As emergency supplies dwindle and official support remains minimal, the people of Myanmar face not only the scars of an earthquake, but the continued fallout of military rule. -2025-05-08 -
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Report Thai Airways Alters Routes Amid India-Pakistan Conflict Escalation
If it lasts you can be sure. The map is a bit hard to read. Guess it's north OF Tibet not over Tibet which usually is a no no. -
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US Urged to Face Role in Cambodia’s Tragic Past
What America did to Cambodia was truly diabolical. They dropped more bombs on the Cambodians than all Allies did in all of WWII. To this day the population of Cambodia has never recovered from the massive loss of population. America should pay reparations. Kissinger is in Hell now. -
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Crime British Ex-Major Charged with Wife's Murder in Aussie Kayak Incident
New evidence that was not available before has been found as well as advances in scientific analysis, also new witnesses have come forward. It takes a long time to get all the pieces together. The Police decided against extradition as they knew he would eventually visit Australia, once again possibly due to a family friend. Have you never heard of a cold case? -
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Crime Disabled Australian Tourist Robbed in Pattaya Hotel by Woman He Met on Beach
I'm not a bigot ............ Trust No One!
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