The story

Myanmar's military government began allowing aid agencies into the country Thursday to respond to the dire needs of those who survived the killer storm but is still being criticized for acting too slow.

Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV-4) announced that shipments from Bangladesh, China, India, Singapore, Italy and Thailand arrived Thursday at Yangon's international airport.

The state-run station said the military was using helicopters to deliver medicine, food and several generators throughout the Irrawaddy delta, the hardest-hit region, specifically in the areas around Bassein and Pyapon. Read full article »

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