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Iran poll critics shun ceremony Iran's supreme leader formally endorses Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as winner of the June presidential poll, but key figures stay away. Power struggle continues Confrontation looms with West An awkward moment

Afghan priority for new Nato head Nato's priority must be the Afghan war, including talks with parts of the Taliban, the alliance's new leader says.

Radio show axed over rape furore An Australian radio show is pulled off air following a lie detector stunt which saw a 14-year-old girl say she had been raped.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Endorses Ahmadinejad's Presidency

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei endorsed the second-term presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, despite a widespread dispute over his re-election

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US Considering New Prison for Guantanamo Inmates

The maximum-security facility would be jointly run by the departments of Defense, Justice and Homeland Security

Thousands Gather for Former Philippine President

The scene was reminiscent of the Philippine democracy movement that she led in the 1980's

US Secretary of State Heads to Africa

First stop on seven-nation trip will be Kenya

Chiapas, Mexico Offers Ancient, Modern Religion Mix

Local journalist finds Catholic church increasingly having to compete with new forms of worship in order to attract members to the faith

QUOTE OF THE DAY
	She (Aung San Suu Kyi) was not optimistic from the beginning. She is ready to face the worst. —Nyan Win, Suu Kyi’s lawyer

OPINION

Burma Must Make Clear its Nuclear Ambitions

By Aung Zaw

Reports of Burma’s shady nuclear ambitions have resurfaced to take their place alongside warnings by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of secret military ties and possible technology transfers between Burma and North Korea.

Suu Kyi Questions Burma’s Judiciary, Constitution

By WAI MOE

Aung San Suu Kyi called into question ‘the credibility of the government’s dignity’ during her recent trial, according to the NLD.

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Activists Skeptical on Asean Human Rights Body

By ARKAR MOE

Human rights activists see the new Asean Human Rights Body as having little direct impact among member countries.

NEWS ANALYSIS Nuclear Fallout

By SIMON ROUGHNEEN

The sum of all fears—Burma and North Korea working hand-in-hand toward nuclear arsenals—is fast becoming a regional crisis, and one which Asean appears prepared to ignore.

Karen Activist Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award

By SAW YAN NAING

Ka Hsaw Wa, the co-founder of environmental group EarthRights International, has been recognized for his ‘defense of human rights, the environment and democracy in Burma.’

Singapore Foreign Minister Challenged Over Burma Remarks

By WAI MOE

Remarks on Burma by Singapore’s Foreign Minister George Yeo have raised eyebrows in Burmese exile circles.

Junta Troops Prepare for Battle against UWSA

By LAWI WENG

Members of a private militia and junta troops combine forces to launch an attack against the Wa army in Shan State.

Thai government keen to develop border logistics In a bid to give a leg up to border trade, Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce will be developing a logistics system at main border checkpoints, particularly in the Mae Sot...

Junta fails to respond to global financial crisis (Commentary) Myanmar’s military leadership is yet to become fully aware of the consequences of the current global financial meltdown, and thus has been unable to position...

Thai government keen to develop border logistics Junta fails to respond to global financial crisis