BURMA CYCLONE 
A man walks amongst the debris of his home near Rangoon. (Getty Images)
Burma: High level donors' meeting planned
UN humanitarian chief John Holmes will travel to cyclone-hit Burma to persuade the junta to open up to foreign aid, as southeast Asian neighbours prepared for donor talks. read more...
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Aid agencies call on Australians to donate more
Aid organizations say contributions to appeals for the victims of the China earthquake and the Burma cyclone, so far, are nowhere near those made at the same time after the Asian Tsunami. read more...
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Video reports from Burma
Keep up to date with all the latest news on the tragedy in Burma with our in-depth video reports.
UN calls emergency talks on Burma crisis
Thursday, 15th May,2008UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called an emergency meeting on Burma's aid crisis, as the junta refused to open up to a full-scale relief effort. read more...
UN fears 'second catastrophe' in Burma
Wednesday, 14th May,2008The UN has warned Burma faces a "second catastrophe" after its devastating cyclone, unless the junta immediately allows massive deliveries of aid. read more...
Foreign aid to be boosted
Tuesday, 13th May,2008Australia is to substantially boost spending on foreign aid, with the government promising funding will reach 0.5 per cent of gross national income (GNI) within seven years. read more...
Australian aid flight arrives in Burma
Tuesday, 13th May,2008More than a week after Cyclone Nargis hit Burma, Australia has finally managed to fly 31 tonnes of emergency supplies into the cyclone-ravaged nation. read more...
World should be 'angry' at Burmese storm response: Bush
Tuesday, 13th May,2008US President George W Bush has denounced Burma's military rulers over their slow response to the devastating cyclone Nargis, as the first US aid arrived there. read more...
Burma – A snapshot
Monday, 12th May,2008Burma – officially known as the Union of Myanmar – is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. It is also one of the poorest nations in the region. read more...
Eye witness: Burma 'unbelievably' dire
Monday, 12th May,2008An AFP reporter made the difficult journey between Burma's main city Rangoon and the southern delta hardest hit by Cyclone Nargis. read more...
Parts of Burma 'still cut off'
Monday, 12th May,2008Parts of Burma are still cut off today, 10 days after Cyclone Nargis hit, an official said in state media, reiterating that foreign aid workers would not be allowed to direct relief operations. read more...
'Massive turnout' in Burma poll
Sunday, 11th May,2008Burma's state media said today there was a "massive turnout" in the national referendum, which the military regime held the previous day despite widespread damage from Cyclone Nargis. read more...
Australian aid to Burma increased
Sunday, 11th May,2008Australia will boost its aid commitment to Burma to $25 million in the wake of cyclone Nargis, says Foreign Minister Stephen Smith. read more...