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The bizarre act of an American tourist in Burma

East Oregonian - ?

It cruelly refused most international help for its devastated citizens after Cyclone Nargis in May, 2008. It has been frustrating that the ruling generals …

Myanmar says Thai meddling over Suu Kyi trial

Conde Nast Portfolio –

… allows the former Burma as a member. “It is tantamount to interfering in Myanmar’s internal affairs,” said a statement read out on state-owned MRTV. …

Bomb found on train in Myanmar capital

eTaiwan News –

Authorities are blaming All Burma Students’ Democratic Front. The group was formed in 1988 after the ruling generals crushed pro-democracy demonstrations. …

Social democrats set agenda to ease impact of crisis

Manila Bulletin –

The conference was attended by social democratic representatives from Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, …

US urges restraint in Myanmar ahead of China talks

Bangladesh News 24 hours –

Sources in Myanmar, which is also known as Burma, said at least three people, including two monks, were shot dead on Wednesday as security forces fired …

Russia warns against pressure on Myanmar

Bangladesh News 24 hours –

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement it was closely watching protest marches by Buddhist monks and the Myanmar opposition in Yangon and several …

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi readies defence case

AFP -09?

Myanmar’s giant neighbours China and India have been silent on the trial. French Human Rights Minister Rama Yade said Sunday that Asian powers have a vital …

Where brutes rule

The Gazette (Montreal) -9?

When struck by disaster – such as last year’s Cyclone Nargis, which killed an estimated 140000 Burmese – they block international relief efforts. …

Pakistani troops battle Taliban

Irish Independent -09?

Several items left by an uninvited US visitor, including a book on the Mormon faith and a letter, could be used to convict and imprison Burma pro-democracy …

Despite economy, refugees still flock here

News & Observer -

Apartment complexes across the Triangle have transformed into global villages that house refugees from Vietnam, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Burundi, Sudan, …

Bumpy Times in Asia

Korea Times -

In Myanmar (formerly Burma), the government removes Nobel Laureate and anti-junta leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 63, from house arrest and dumps her in regular …