 |  | Tamil Tiger rebels holed up in a tiny enclave in northern Sri Lanka have "decided to silence their guns", a rebel spokesman says. |
| Hardline Islamist militants capture a strategically important town north of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, eyewitnesses say. | | The House of Commons speaker Michael Martin faces calls from an opposition party leader to quit over the expenses scandal. |
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'Eternity would be awful'
Sri Lanka Says All Civilians Escape Northern War Zone
On the streets of Colombo, some people waved the national flag and set off fireworks to celebrate government reports of the rebels' defeat
Israeli PM Begins US Visit for Talks on Mideast Peace, Iran
The United States and Israel have strategic differences on both issues despite being close allies
Kuwaiti Women Win Parliamentary Seats for 1st Time
Results from Saturday's election also were a setback for Kuwaiti Islamists, whose share of the 50-member assembly fell from almost half to just 16
India's Ruling Congress Party Wins Election 
Decisive victory in general elections paves way for stable coalition government headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Pakistani Troops Close in on Militants, Over Million Displaced
Army spokesman says security forces approaching Mingora, main town in Swat Valley, in effort to intercept militants trying to flee area
| QUOTE OF THE DAY | |
 |  Clearly her health condition is of concern and that should be a concern for everybody.  —Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva |
Two Suu Kyi Lawyers Dismissed from Bar |
| By MIN LWIN and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |
| The Burmese generals revoke the licenses of two prominent attorneys known for representing political activists, in a blow against Aung San Suu Kyi’s defense. |
Weekly Business Roundup (May 16, 2009) |
| By WILLIAM BOOT |
| An Australian company pulls its subsidiary out of design work on new Nyapyidaw Airport, claiming it wasn’t aware of the work. |
Two US Senators Call for ‘Reform-minded’ Junta Leaders |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| Two influential US foreign policy lawmakers urge Burmese generals to challenge Sen-Gen Than Shwe’s policies in Burma. |
Obama Extends Sanctions on Burma |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| US economic and other sanctions on the Burmese regime are extended one more year as the trial of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to begin on Monday. |
KIO Meet to Discuss Call to Form Border Security Force |
| By MIN LWIN |
| The Kachin Independence Organization meets as the Burmese junta continues to pressure the ceasefire group to transform its armed wing into a border security force. |
Bangladesh Diplomat to Discuss Maritime Boundary Dispute |
| By ARKAR MOE |
| The Bangladesh foreign minister leads a team to negotiate its dispute with Burma over maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal. |
| Nobel Committee issue rare protest on Suu Kyi May 16, 2009 (DVB)–The Norweigian-based Nobel Committee have issued a rare statement protesting the arrest of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying her recent detention is “totally unacceptable”. - more |
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| International leaders unite in support for Suu Kyi May 15, 2009 (DVB)–International leaders have expressed dismay at the pending trial of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with the United Nations Secretary General saying the issue was cause for “grave concern”. - more |
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| ASEAN member urges governments not to fall for Burma 'fallacy' May 15, 2009 (DVB)-The head of the Burma caucus of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has said that the charges to be faced by Burma oppositon leader are "just ridiculous", and urged fellow ASEAN governments not to fall for the "fallacy" of elections next year. - more |
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