 |  | Sri Lanka's military says at least 25,000 civilians have escaped from a Tamil Tiger-held area after the army smashed a fortification. |
Civilians 'flee fighting'| Diplomats walk out as Iran's president tells a UN conference on racism that Israel is a "racist government". | | The father of a Slumdog Millionaire child actress denies trying to sell her in what he says was a "dirty" UK media operation. |
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FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
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Jamaican Gunman Arrested After Holding Plane Crew Hostage
Jamaican Information Minister Daryl Vaz told CNN the standoff is over, and everyone is safe
Sri Lankan Government Gives Rebels 24-Hour Deadline
Sri Lanka has accused the rebels of using civilians as human shields, while the Tamil rebels have accused the government of striking so-called safety-zones
Top UN Nuclear Official Optimistic About North Korea, Iran 
Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, believes only dialogue can resolve nuclear crisis
Fakira Soumaila Appreciates Valley City State University for Many Reasons 
The Niger native hopes to become a pediatrician.
India Launches High-Tech Imaging Satellite
Experts say Israeli-built satellite will allow India's security agencies to monitor military activities, movements of suspected terrorists
- Obama Sees Opportunities with Cuba, Venezuela
- Karzai Agrees with US Strategy, But Says No al-Qaida Bases in Afghanistan
- Iran's President Calls for Fair Treatment of Detained Journalist
- Inter-Korean Talks to Start Tuesday
- Somali PM Says Islamic Law Will Weaken Islamist Insurgency
- Nigerian Militants Release British Hostage
- South African Parties Hold Final Rallies Before Wednesday's Elections
- Top Obama Economic Advisor Warns Recovery 'a Long Road'
- Turkish Cypriots Vote Could Complicate Reunification Talks
- Italy, Germany Latest to Shun UN Racism Conference
Police refuse to arrest attackers of opposition members
Apr 20, 2009 (DVB)–Police have told opposition party members who were attacked by a mob led by a government official that their assailants will not be arrested because government authorities have not permissed them to do so. - more
Burmese Soccer League an Election Ploy? |
| By MIN LWIN |
| The inaugural Burmese professional football league is due to kick off in a few weeks. However, observers say it’s nothing more than a campaign tool for the 2010 election. |
Thailand Extends State of Emergency in Capital |
| By TINI TRAN |
| Authorities on Sunday extended a state of emergency in Thailand's capital, saying efforts to restore security were still incomplete after anti-government rioting last week and a brazen attack on a protest leader. |
OPINION
NLD Still Represents Moral Strength for the Powerless |
| By YENI |
| As NLD prepares to hold a special meeting next week, it must remember that whether or not it agrees to participate in the 2010 election it will still represent moral strength for the country’s powerless. |
NEWS ANALYSISMaking Friends with Tyrants |
| By WAI MOE |
| US President Barack Obama’s efforts to redefine American foreign policy in the post-Bush era could have significant implications for US relations with Burma. |
Burmese Army, DKBA Mount Four-Day Attack on KNU |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| A combined force of Burmese and pro-junta Karen troops began a sustained assault on the Karen National Liberation Army’s Battalion 201 last Thursday. |
Weekly Business Roundup (April 20, 2009) |
| By WILLAM BOOT |
| Burma is one of three countries of Asean to benefit from a Chinese financial package designed to reboot regional growth in the wake of the global slump. |
Vietnam Announces Stimulus Plan to Help Farmers |
| By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| Vietnam has announced an economic stimulus plan to help farmers who are among those worst affected by the global recession. |
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