Burma, China

Here is another way to help; and the Archbishop of Sydney, Peter Jensen has launched an appeal that you can donate to here.

We need to keep China in our prayers too. The government there has moved quickly and efficiently to bring help to those who need it.

US beats UN

In deed and not just word, the US has been better at getting aid to Burma, hindered only by Burma's own government.

Responding to Burma

Shane Rogerson has adapted some of John Piper's thoughts on how we ought to respond to the current crisis in Burma. He includes links to some other websites that will be especially useful for Christians in Sydney who want to offer practical help.

A million lives at risk in Burma

This is a terrible tragedy.

The current online version of the SMH (6.09 am) has this story below the US presidential nominations and a story about the Pope maybe apologizing for sexual abuse when he gets to Sydney, and is at equal level with stories about Medicare, the Sydney Harbour boat accident where six people died last week, and John Howard's farewell.

That said, the Chinese newspaper is worse, leading with news of the Olympic torch. The news from Myanmar (Burma) is tucked away under 'More Stories' below a story about Chinese T-bonds.

It is the top story in Svenska Dagbladet, the Swedish Daily for today, May 8.

It is the top story in the Age at 6.40 am. The Age also has an opinion piece by Graham Reilly on the Burmese government's response. But in the Australian, it appears when you scroll down the page, below a story about NZ withdrawing legal action against Japan over whaling.

Pray for the people of Burma

At least 10 000 have died after Cyclone Nargis.