World Update from BBC News
Thousands dead in Chinese quakeAt least 10,000 people are killed by a strong earthquake in south-western China, state media says.UN frustrated at Burma responseUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expresses his "immense frustration" at Burma's response to Cyclone Nargis.Bush offers help for Lebanon armyThe US is ready to help improve Lebanon's army so it can disarm Hezbollah, President Bush tells the BBC.Israel police seize Olmert papersIsraeli police seize papers from PM Ehud Olmert's time as Jerusalem mayor as part of a corruption investigation.Chad closes its border with SudanChad closes its border with Sudan, a day after Sudan cut diplomatic ties following a rebel attack near Khartoum.
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