Here is the Wednesday May 7th, 2008 edition of interesting reads from around the world.

Anger and Despair In Yangon
Burma’s largest city, Yangon, with over 5 million inhabitants is growing chaotic as relief supplies have been delayed in arriving. The story from Reuters and the Asia Times.

Going, Going, Gone
I have noted that we will see oil hit $125 a barrel by the end of May. Today it briefly pass the $122 mark before setting at $121.91 at the close of the trading session. One thing that we are never likely to see again is oil at $100 a barrel. More on where the oil market is headed and what is driving the increase from The Oil Drum.

Hard Work, Hidden Lives
Reports of labour exploitation are nothing new though certainly always shocking. The TUC (Trade Union Congress) of the United Kingdom has released a report on labour conditions in Britain’s service sector. It reveals a hidden Britain where those providing the services on which society and the economy rely are trapped in a cycle of poverty and injustice. More from the Guardian Unlimited.

India Bill Pushes to Reserve A Third of Parliament for Women
The bill first introduced in 1996 was yet again tabled amid bitter acrimony in India’s Lower House. More from the Arab News.

Open Trade & The World Food Crisis
Australia’s Federal Trade Minister Simon Crean says breaking down trade barriers will help ease the world food crisis. Yes, I could not agree more but at the same there needs to be a balance that protects the livelihoods of farmers in the developing world. The full story from Australia’s ABC News.

Boca Juniors 1, River Plate 0
Argentina’s most bitter football rivalry ends in a win for Boca Juniors at the Bombonera. More on the game from Latin American Affairs. A game at the Bombonera, Boca’s stadium, is considered one of the must do of sports. Be forewarned, it pays to root for the home team.