SNAPSHOT-Latest developments in Myanmar protests

(Reuters) - Here are the latest developments in the pro-democracy protests in Myanmar on Friday:

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* Crowds taunt soldiers and police in Yangon.

* Soldiers charge several hundred chanting protesters in central Yangon, sending people scurrying for cover down side alleys; several shots fired; few monks among crowds.

* U.S. President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown discuss need to keep up international pressure on Myanmar's rulers.

* Japan says will send envoy to investigate killing of Japanese video journalist.

* UN envoy Ibrahim Gambari is on way to Myanmar after junta consented to his visit. Singaporean Foreign Minister says he believes Myanmar government will be restrained while Gambari in country.

* Britain's Brown says death toll in Myanmar may be far higher than reported by authorities

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