Western naval help unwanted by Myanmar
YANGON , Myanmar — With their history of xenophobia, no one expected Myanmar's generals to welcome a flotilla of warships trying to help bring relief to millions affected by Cyclone Nargis .
True to form, they didn't.
As a half-dozen military ships from the U.S. , France and Britain laden with aid and helicopters capable of reaching hard-hit areas waited offshore, Myanmar said they were not needed o...
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