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World Links: ASEAN Launches Human Rights Commission, Three New Attacks in Pakistan
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World Links: Obama Wins Nobel Prize, Massive Car Bomb in Peshawar
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Oct 9th, 2009 | 1 comment | 595 Views
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World Links: Israel Exchanges Prisoners for Video, Burmese Opposition Leader’s Appeal Rejected
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Oct 2nd, 2009 | 0 comments | 601 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Full Episode
Watch the full episode of Eyes of the Storm, which uses undercover footage to tell the story of orphans fending for themselves in Burma after Cylone Nargis.
Aug 20th, 2009 | 32 comments | 9,694 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Introduction
(August 19, 2009) Eyes of the Storm tells the struggles of several orphaned children left to fend for themselves in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. A Burmese team shot undercover for over 10 months in defiance of the ruling junta's media blackout to provide a rare window into one of the world's most secretive countries.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 39 comments | 10,460 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Imprisoned Aid Workers Slideshow
At least 21 Burmese volunteers were imprisoned after they provided assistance to survivors of Cyclone Nargis.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 4 comments | 1,568 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: A U.S. Senator in Burma
This past weekend, Senator Jim Webb (D) of Virginia became the first senior U.S. politician to meet with the leader of Burma's military government, General Than Shwe. WIDE ANGLE discusses the implications with Maureen Aung-Thwin of the Open Society Institute.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 2 comments | 1,314 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Turning Points in Burmese History
Learn about the major turning points in Burma’s history of colonization, military coups, and popular uprisings and watch rare video footage from the Democratic Voice of Burma.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,836 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Neil MacFarquhar on the Burmese Opposition Movement
Aaron Brown interviews New York Times reporter Neil MacFarquhar shortly after a recent trip to Burma.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,391 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: How You Can Help
This short list provides links to organizations that work to support survivors of Cyclone Nargis and orphans in Burma.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 7 comments | 1,103 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Resources
Find additional web-based resources about Ethiopia and its food supply and trade.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 0 comments | 640 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Credits
Credits for Eyes Of The Storm.
Aug 19th, 2009 | 0 comments | 478 Views
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Eyes of the Storm: Aaron Brown Interview: Maureen Aung-Thwin
Maureen Aung-Thwin is the director of the Open Society Institute’s Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative. She spoke with WIDE ANGLE host Aaron Brown about Burmese politics.
Aug 18th, 2009 | 2 comments | 740 Views
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World Links: Suicide Bombing Kills 20 in Russia, Mexico Replaces Over 1,000 Border Guards
A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.
Aug 17th, 2009 | 1 comment | 961 Views
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