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British embassy staff in Iran 'face trial' Some of the British embassy staff arrested in Iran for "inciting protests" will be put on trial, a top cleric says. Iran views: Quiet but not normal Britain and Iran's fraught history How Iran is ruled

Deadly helicopter crash in Pakistan Up to 26 Pakistani soldiers are feared dead after an army transport helicopter crashes in a tribal region, officials say.

Algerian star jailed for abortion bid Algerian Rai music star Cheb Mami is jailed for five years in France for trying to force his former partner to have an abortion.

UN Chief Begins Talks with Burmese Military Rulers Ban Ki-moon in Burma to press for release all political prisoners, including pro-democracy leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi Obama Prepares for Russia Summit, G8, Africa Visit US president leaves Washington Sunday for Moscow for meeting on arms control; trip ends with likely emotional visit to Ghana US Forces Settle into Afghan Taliban Heartland Some 4,000 US Marines, several hundred Afghan forces taking up positions in Helmand province Suspected US Missile Strike Targets Pakistani Militants Pakistani army is trying to hunt down Baitullah Mehsud, blamed for scores of attacks against government, civilians EU Recalls Iranian Envoys in British Embassy Dispute Move follows Iran's decision to put some British Embassy staff on trial for allegedly playing role in post-election demonstrations US Vice President Encourages Reconciliation in Iraq Biden's trip comes amid surge of insurgent attacks that are testing capabilities of Iraqi forces Darfur Rebels, Sudanese Opposition Party Sign Agreement Sudan UMMA party - led by former Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi - and rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) announced agreement Friday Philippines Prays for Ailing Former President Corazon Aquino Democracy icon is in intensive care, battling colon cancer Coup D'etat in Honduras Highlights Zelaya's Relationship with Chavez Chavez said to be capitalizing on coup Promoter Says Jackson Memorial Planned at LA Arena Randy Phillips, head of AEG Live promotion company, says family is considering holding event on Tuesday but has not made a final decision Film Spotlights True Story of Iranian Woman's Stoning Form of punishment continues to be used in Middle East, Africa Americans Get Early Start to July 4 Holiday Washington DC, New York among cities planning spectacular fireworks displays on Saturday

UN Chief Denied Suu Kyi Visit

By JOHN HEILPRIN

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says that Than Shwe rejected his initial request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Thailand and Cambodia Order Troops to Be on Alert

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Both Thailand and Cambodia have ordered their soldiers to be on alert in case fighting erupts at their disputed border.

OPINION

Can Ban Ki-moon Make A Difference?

By HTET AUNG

UN Secretary General runs a political risk if his current visit to Burma brings no political progress.

Junta Itself is Main ‘Sanction’ on Burma: Expert

By WAI MOE

International sanctions on Burma have done far less damage to the country’s economy than the ruling regime’s “willful mismanagement,” according to economist Sean Turnell.

NLD Delegation Travels to Naypyidaw to Meet Ban Ki-moon

By LAWI WENG

Four executive members of Burma’s main opposition party have been taken to the ruling regime’s capital to meet the visiting UN secretary-general.

INGOs Kept Waiting for Visas

By WAI SANN

International aid workers are being frustrated in getting Burmese visas again, a sure sign the junta is cooling toward them.

Suu Kyi Image Lights up Central Jakarta

By ARKAR MOE

The British embassy in Indonesia is displaying a large image of Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in downtown Jakarta to coincide with the visit to Burma by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.