Germany Marks 20th Anniversary of Collapse of Berlin Wall
European heads of state and dignitaries from the United States began arriving in Berlin late Sunday to join German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the celebrations
Iran Charges 3 US Detainees with Espionage
Three Americans were detained on July 31 for entering Iran illegally, after they apparently strayed across the border while on a hike in northern Iraq
Suicide Bomber Kills 3 in Northwestern Pakistan
Police say the suicide bomber detonated his explosives Monday at a checkpoint on a frequently traveled road that runs around Peshawar
APEC Economies Report Improved Trade Finance, Discuss Free Trade 
Survey released during APEC meetings in Singapore shows an improvement in financing trade in more than half of their economies
China Executes Nine Ethnic Uighurs in July Unrest
Official Xinhua news agency says the nine are the first of those convicted in the riots to be executed
The night the Wall fell| Three young Americans detained in Iran over alleged illegal entry are to be charged with spying, a state news agency says.  | | US firm Kraft launches a £9.8bn ($16.6bn) hostile takeover for UK confectioner Cadbury, taking its bid directly to shareholders. |
Jail Unites Ex-MIS Officers and their Victims |
| By WAI MOE |
| Former Burmese military intelligence officials jailed after the fall of their boss, Gen Khin Nyunt, in October 2004 are reportedly nurturing contacts, and even making friends, with political prisoners. |
Suu Kyi ‘Satisfied’ with US Talks |
| By THE IRRAWADDY |
| The pro-democracy leader says she is “satisfied” with her talks with the recent US delegation. |
Than Shwe to Visit Sri Lanka |
| By KO HTWE |
| Burmese state-run media announces Than Shwe will go to Sri Lanka. |
Low Expectations |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| President Barack Obama and Burmese Premier Thein Sein may meet at the US-Asean Summit in Singapore on Sunday, but expectations are low. |
Karen Military Leader Captured by Junta Troops |
| By LAWI WENG |
| Lt-Col Lay Wah, the leader of the Karen Peace Front, is arrested by the Burmese military in Three Pagodas Pass. |
Land confiscation begins with pipeline project
Local residents in Kyuakphyu Township of Arakan State in Western Burma have alleged that authorities have not paid compensation, despite assurances, for the 150 acres of...Japan to enhance cooperation with Burma and Mekong countries
In the event of political progress in Burma, Japan will enhance aid to the country, according to Japanese Prime Minister in a regional summit in Tokyo. The Japanese Prime Minister,......| Fresh charge for US detainee in Burma Nov 9, 2009 (DVB)–A new charge of possessing foreign currency has been leveled at the Burmese-born United States’ citizen currently standing trial in Burma, his lawyer said. - more |
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| Is ASEAN guilty of ‘selective interference’? Francis Wade |
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| Japanese aid dependent on Suu Kyi’s release Nov 9, 2009 (DVB)–Japan is willing to provide more humanitarian aid to Burma but only on condition that detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is released, Tokyo said on Saturday. - more |
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| Man dies during police interrogation Nov 9, 2009 (DVB)–A man accused of stealing a vacuum flask has died after being beaten by police during interrogation in central Burma, according to locals. - more |
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| Military intelligence official kidnapped Nov 9, 2009 (DVB)–Armed men in Burma’s northeastern Shan state have kidnapped an official from the government’s Military Affairs Security unit, locals said last week. - more |
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