7.23.2009

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Hillary Clinton
The US secretary of state tells the BBC Washington still wants to engage with Iran but political turmoil makes a response unlikely.

Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, says it plans a gradual takeover of German sports car maker Porsche.

Mayors, rabbis and politicians are among some 30 people held in a major corruption and money-laundering probe, say US officials.

Secretary of State Clinton and Vietnamese FM Pham Gia Khiem shake hands at end of group photo session, in Phuket, 23 Jul 2009
Thu. 23 Jul 2009 1307 UTC

Clinton Declares North Korea Without 'Friends'

US secretary of state says international community is united in efforts to force North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program

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North Korea spokesman Ri Hung-Sik talks to reporters in Phuket, Thailand, 23 July 2009

North Korea Rejects Nuclear Negotiations, Blasts US 'Hostile' Policy

Spokesman for Pyongyang's delegation, Ri Hung-Sik, says breakdown in talks was Washington's fault

Thailand's FM Kasit Piromya delivers the speech during the closing ceremony in Phuket, southern Thailand, 23 Jul 2009

ASEAN Meetings End With Promises of Closer Integration

Thailand's FM Kasit Piromya says delegates agree on better regional cooperation, welcome renewed American commitment to region

Georgian opposition supporters attend a rally in Tbilisi during the visit of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, 22 Jul 2009

Biden: No Georgian Military Option for Reclaiming Breakaway Regions

US Vice President Joe Biden pledges support for Georgia's territorial integrity, but rejects military action for reintegrating two breakaway regions

President Obama speaks at White House news conference, 22 Jul 2009

Obama Pushes for Healthcare Reform Audio Clip Available Video clip available

In televised news conference, Mr. Obama said he is confident Congress will pass health care reform this year


QUOTE OF THE DAY
If Myanmar is expelled it will further isolate (the regime) and would that solve the problem?
—Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva

OPINION

No Holiday for Nyan Win in Phuket

By YENI
If Burma’s Foreign Minister Nyan Win thought he was going to enjoy a bit of a holiday on Thailand’s resort island of Phuket this week, he must have been badly disappointed.

Lawyers Finally Allowed to Visit Suu Kyi

By LAWI WENG
Aung San Suu Kyi’s legal team was permitted access to the 64-year-old pro-democracy leader on Thursday, a day before her trial resumes for final arguments.

Thailand's Swine Flu Death Toll Doubles

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thailand's swine flu death toll nearly doubled over the past week with 44 people now dead from the disease.

Asean expects Burma to respond to Int’l concerns

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners on Thursday concluded the regional security forum, exhorting Burma to release opposition leader...

Aung San Suu Kyi meets lawyers to oversee final argument

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday met her legal counsels and discussed the final argument to be submitted in court in Rangoon’s...

Asean expects Burma to respond to Int’l concerns

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and their dialogue partners on Thursday concluded the regional security forum, exhorting Burma to release opposition leader...

Aung San Suu Kyi meets lawyers to oversee final argument

Burma’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday met her legal counsels and discussed the final argument to be submitted in court in Rangoon’s...

Editorial, Opinion and Analysis

U.S.-Indian arms deal posits questions for Burma's generals

(Commentary) The signing of an extensive arms deal between India and the United States raises issues concerning Burma – not the least of which is a question f...


Family members of gold thieves arrested in central Burma

Ten family members of the robbers, who looted about 7 viss of gold from a jewellery shop in Yamea Thinn town, in early May have been detained by the police......

Clinton concerned about North Korea-Burma ties

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed grave concern over possible transfer of nuclear technology from North Korea to Burma, even as she promised...

NLD at a 'critical stage': Win Tin

A leader of Burma’s opposition party – National League for Democracy (NLD) – said the party’s leadership has reached a 'critical stage' as most members of the party’s...

Burma’s nuclear nexus with Russia

The Burmese military junta’s overt nuclear ambitions are out in the open, in a leaked document from the junta’s military establishment, which reveals that Burma’s...

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