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Burma to mourn cyclone's victims Burma to mourn cyclone's victims
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Burma's junta has declared three days of official mourning for the victims of Cyclone Nargis, 14 days after the storm struck, state TV has announced. Burma's junta has declared three days of official mourning for the victims of Cyclone Nargis, 17 days after the storm struck, state TV has announced.
The move came as Burma's ally China began three days of official mourning for victims of the Sichuan earthquake.The move came as Burma's ally China began three days of official mourning for victims of the Sichuan earthquake.
Analysts say Burma's move may indicate it could be more open to outside help and is now recognising the scale of the disaster it initially downplayed.Analysts say Burma's move may indicate it could be more open to outside help and is now recognising the scale of the disaster it initially downplayed.
Earlier, Burma agreed at an emergency summit in Singapore to accept more aid.Earlier, Burma agreed at an emergency summit in Singapore to accept more aid.
The 2 May cyclone has left about 78,000 dead and another 55,000 missing.The 2 May cyclone has left about 78,000 dead and another 55,000 missing.
Burmese state television announced the national flag would be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.Burmese state television announced the national flag would be flown at half-mast during the mourning period.
"Because many people were killed by Cyclone Nargis, we have declared three days of mourning from 20 May to 22, and will lower flags to half-staff starting at 0900 on 20 May," the statement said."Because many people were killed by Cyclone Nargis, we have declared three days of mourning from 20 May to 22, and will lower flags to half-staff starting at 0900 on 20 May," the statement said.