Tue. 01 Sep 2009 1109 UTC
Ceremonies in Poland Mark Start of WWII
Polish political, religious leaders recall sacrifices of countrymen in struggle against Hitler's forces
Iran Ready to Hold Nuclear Talks
State media reports quote head of Supreme National Security Council as saying country has 'updated' set of proposals
North, South Korea Normalize Cross-Border Traffic 
South Korean Unification Ministry spokeswoman says traffic set to resume at levels not seen for more than a year
Experts: Elections Last Chance to Resolve Afghan Conflict 
Mounting questions about Afghan elections could undercut credibility
Libya's Gadhafi Marks 40 Years in Power
Some world leaders expected to attend festivities for anniversary of military coup that brought him to power
 |  | Commemorations are taking place to mark the outbreak of World War II amid tensions between Poland and Russia. |
Watch the dawn ceremony| Military-led Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth, after it refused to commit to holding elections in 2010. | | Geo-engineering projects could help curb climate change but are not substitutes for reducing emissions, a report concludes. |
| QUOTE OF THE DAY | |
 |  The brutal fighting has forced thousands of civilians to flee their homes for safety in Thailand and China, and reduced both stability and the prospects for national reconciliation.  — Ian Kelly, US State Department spokesman |
OPINION
Offensive Elections? |
| By AUNG MOE ZAW |
| The recent clashes between the Burmese army and a former ceasefire group highlight the flaws of the junta’s constitution and the dangers posed by next year’s planned elections. |
Laogai is a Silent Capital |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| The Kokang capital shuts down amid reports of looting of Kokang-owned stores by regime soldiers. |
Halt Military Campaigns against Ethnic Nationalities: US |
| By LALIT K JHA |
| The Burmese military government should immediately halt its “brutal fighting” against ethnic groups, says the US State Department. |
Amnesty Offer to Kokang Troops—Leaders Face Manhunt |
| By MIN LWIN |
| Burmese regime has offered an amnesty to troops of the Kokang ceasefire group while launching a manhunt for four of their leaders. |
Burmese Officials Travel to Kunming |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| Five senior Burmese officials visited the capital of China’s Yunnan Province days after clashes that sent thousands of refugees fleeing across the Sino-Burmese border. |
Rangoon Opinions Differ on Kokang Assault |
| By LAWI WENG |
| Burmese Residents in Rangoon express different opinions on the junta’s attack on the Kokang militia. |
Kokang Refugees' Return Slows |
| By NG HAN GUAN |
| Chinese authorities began pulling down tent camps as the number of refugees returning to Burma fell sharply from the thousands the day before. |
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