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Iran Warns Opposition Against Protests

Country's Security Council issues statement to defeated presidential candidate Mir Hussein Mousavi, saying he will be responsible for 'consequences of illegal rallies'

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Bombing Kills 25 in Northern Iraq

Attack occurred near city of Kirkuk Saturday after noon prayers

Battle of Wills Firms Up in Iran

Analysts warn that any larger, Tiananmen Square-type crackdown would be far bloodier, especially if government brings in squads of Revolutionary Guards

White House Welcomes US Congress Condemnation of Iran Violence

But White House officials are resisting calls to speak out more forcefully on the matter

Iran police disperse protesters Iranian police use water cannon, batons and tear gas to break up protests in the capital, Tehran, over the presidential election. Parallels with 1979 Reporters' log: Iran's upheaval Living in Iran: Your views Tough choice for Mousavi Khamenei: 'We would not cheat' Khamenei speech excerpts

Somali appeal for foreign troops A Somali official calls for foreign military assistance within 24 hours, as fighting rages in the north of the capital.

Greece to unveil Acropolis museum Athens' long-awaited Acropolis Museum opens, a move Greece hopes will put pressure on the UK to return Parthenon sculptures.

Whys and Suu Kyi

By KYAW ZWA MOE

Several “whys” woke me up this morning on the 64th birthday of Suu Kyi, who would wake up to the sounds of prisoners’ iron shackles and the harsh shouts of wardens in the Insein Prison compound.

Calling the Shots

By ALEX ELLGEE

For Karen refugees, the decision to stay or flee through the jungle to avoid clashing armies rests on the shoulders of their village leader.

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Suu Kyi Birthday Celebrated in Thailand

By LAWI WENG

A forum and a seminar were among events held in Thailand to celebrate Suu Kyi’s Birthday.

Joint Force Focuses Offensive on KNLA Brigade 7 Headquarters

By SAW YAN NAING

Burmese army troops and their Karen allies are mounting an all-out assault on the headquarters of Karen National Liberation Army Brigade 7.

Weekly Business Roundup (June 19, 2009)

By WILLIAM BOOT

South Korean industrial giant Daewoo says it expects to make a US $10 billion profit over the next 25 years from its involvement in Burma’s offshore Shwe gas field.

Suu Kyi’s 64th Birthday Celebrated amid Repression

By WAI MOE

Monks who perform a religious ceremony for Aung San Suu Kyi at NLD headquarters are questioned by security forces.

Suu Kyi’s Eventful 21 Years in the Political Spotlight

By THE IRRAWADDY

Since her arrival on Burma’s political scene in August 1988, Suu Kyi has known only seven years of freedom. The Irrawaddy looks back over those 21 eventful years.

U.S. joins global birthday wish for Suu Kyi

Sending birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi on her 64th birthday, the U. S State Department on Thursday said the Nobel Peace Laureate continues to be the inspiration for...

Pro-junta rights group rejects UN rights experts’ view of Suu Kyi’s trial

A human rights group, believed to be pro Burmese junta, has rejected the statement of five United Nations Independent Rights expert’s regarding the trial of Opposition leader Aung San Suu...

U.S. joins global birthday wish for Suu Kyi

Sending birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi on her 64th birthday, the U. S State Department on Thursday said the Nobel Peace Laureate continues to be the inspiration for...

Pro-junta rights group rejects UN rights experts’ view of Suu Kyi’s trial

A human rights group, believed to be pro Burmese junta, has rejected the statement of five United Nations Independent Rights expert’s regarding the trial of Opposition leader Aung San Suu...

Loss of Karen bases a ‘strategic’ move by KNU June 19, 2009 (DVB)–The Burmese army is increasingly susceptible to ambushes from the Karen National Union following the overthrow of a number of Karen bases in recent days, says the Union’s joint-secretary. - more

Political prisoners moved to Insein’s dog quarters June 19, 2009 (DVB)–Around 20 political prisoners in Rangoon’s Insein prison have been placed in detention inside the prison’s canine quarters, according to the wife of one of the inmates. - more

Paul McCartney and U2 call for Suu Kyi’s release June 19, 2009 (DVB)–Paul McCartney, U2 and Yoko Ono have joined the ranks of international celebrities marking the birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi with personal messages of support and renewed calls for her immediate release. - more