10.30.2009

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Interim President Roberto Micheletti (File photo)
Fri. 30 Oct 2009 0910 UTC

Interim Honduran Leader Accepts Deal to End Crisis

Honduran interim leader Roberto Micheletti says he is ready to sign a deal that could reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya

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US Secretary of State Clinton, 19 Oct 2009

Clinton Justifies US Policy to Pakistani Tribal Leaders

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke in Islamabad Friday to a group of tribal leaders from the troubled northwest region

Troops in Afghanistan

Obama Consults Military Leaders, Nears Afghan Troop Decision

US President Barack Obama has been reviewing strategy options for the war in Afghanistan, including a request for an additional 40,000 troops

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Oct 17 2009 file photo)

Iran Adds Caveat to Nuclear Cooperation Deal Video clip available

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country is ready to work with West on UN plan for processing nuclear fuel but will never give up 'its nuclear rights'

Ali Al-Marri at the Charleston Naval Brig in Charleston, South Carolina (file photo)

Accused Al-Qaida Sleeper Agent sentenced to 8 Years in Prison Audio Clip Available

Ali al-Marri sentenced for role in months surrounding 9/11 attacks in New York, Washington


Industrial pollution generic
EU leaders agree levels of funding to help other countries fight global warming, ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit.

Honduras' interim leader says he is ready to sign an accord that could see ousted President Manuel Zelaya return to power.

The internet regulator approves plans to allow non-Latin-script web addresses, in a move set to transform the online world.

FFSS Founder Defies Court Summons

By THE IRRAWADDY
The founder of the Rangoon-based Free Funeral Services Society has defied an order to appear before a court to answer a charge that the organization is continuing to operate its clinic despite an official order to close.

Interview

A United, Collective Voice

The new Canadian ambassador to Thailand wants to see an unambiguous Western policy on Burma leading up to the 2010 election.

A Debate Worth Having?

By ANDY HALL
Whatever its flaws, the nationality verification policy of the Thai government for Burmese migrants has to be encouraged. It has started a meaningful debate.

INGO Office Attacked after Arakanese Nurse Harassed

By WAI MOE
Arakanese youths attacked a French INGO office in Arakan State in western Burma on Wednesday following a dispute between a male Rohingya and a female Arakanese nurse.

KNU, DKBA Hold Armistice Talks

By SAW YAN NAING
The KNU and the DKBA have held their first high-level meeting since they split 15 years ago.

Include NLD, Ethnic Minorities in Dialogue: US Sen

By LALIT K JHA
US Sen. Mitch McConnell calls for the NLD and ethnic groups to be included in the US-Burma talks.
INTERVIEW

A United, Collective Voice

By THE IRRAWADDY
The new Canadian ambassador to Thailand wants to see an unambiguous Western policy on Burma leading up to the 2010 election.

Nationality verification of Burmese migrants: A meaningful debate

(Commentary) The Thai Government recently reiterated its policy to formalise the status of around two million migrants from Burma working here - nationality verification (NV)...

Municipality files case against free funeral service association

The Rangoon Division, North Dagon Township City Development Committee (Municipal) has filed a case against the Free Funeral Service Association yesterday for using a building...

Nationality verification of Burmese migrants: A meaningful debate

(Commentary) The Thai Government recently reiterated its policy to formalise the status of around two million migrants from Burma working here - nationality ver...

Suu Kyi monitors US-junta direct engagement: NLD

Even as detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi continues with her fact-finding mission on the consequences of western sanctions, she is also observing the process of...

Nobel Laureates call for action on Burma

Two Nobel Peace Laureates, Jody Williams and Mairead Maguire, on Thursday reiterated their call for the immediate release of fellow Burmese Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi,...
Arrests of Burmese journalists on the rise

Oct 30, 2009 (DVB)–Around 20 journalists and entertainers have been arrested in the past month while many more have gone into hiding, a reporter at a Rangoon-based news journal said. - more


Refugee swell sparks clinic funding crisis

Oct 30, 2009 (DVB)–Increasing numbers of refugees crossing from Burma into Thailand have placed extra strain on a border clinic that treats thousands of Burmese each year, the director of the clinic said. - more


Security threats in eastern Burma ‘increasing’

Oct 30, 2009 (DVB)–The fallout from conflict in eastern Burma is likely to deteriorate in the coming year as greater militarization causes further unrest in the region, an aid agency said. - more


Burmese satirists could face death sentence

Oct 30, 2009 (DVB)–Comedians and performers who poke fun at Burma’s ruling junta could face the death sentence, an article written by Burmese police has warned. - more


Japan ‘should protect’ Burmese Rohingya

Oct 29, 2009 (DVB)–The Japanese government’s lack of protection for Burmese Rohingya seeking asylum in Japan is sending the wrong message to the Burmese regime, human rights organisations have warned Tokyo. - more


What lies beneath

Francis Wade

Oct 29, 2009 (DVB)–As the most senior level US delegation to visit Burma in decades is soon to touch down, it is worth reminding ourselves of the myriad problems in Burma that Washington needs to address. - more


China denounced by anti-pipeline protesters

Oct 29, 2009 (DVB)–Protesters yesterday expressed “grave concern” about China’s multi-billion dollar gas and oil pipeline project in Burma that they claim poses serious risks both to Burmese citizens and regional security. - more


Torture used on ‘ordinary criminals’ in Burma

Oct 29, 2009 (DVB)–Victims of state-sanctioned torture in Burma range from the elderly to teenage girls who lack any sort of institutional measures to tackle the problem, an investigation has found. - more


North Koreans Held in Thailand

2009-10-29

Thai authorities detain a group of would-be North Korean defectors.

‘Wave of Arrests’ in Burma

2009-10-29

The ruling junta is again rounding up critics and activists, but the reasons are unclear.

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