Iranian riot police arrest a number of pro-reform protesters in Tehran after demonstrations turn violent, reports say. |
At least five Afghan security personnel and several militants die in a series of Taliban strikes in eastern Afghanistan. | Deutsche Bank says it faces a possible criminal inquiry into claims it spied on two of its own board members. |
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Visa Backlog Holds Up Irrawaddy Delta Relief Work |
By WAI MOE |
The international post-cyclone relief effort in the Irrawaddy delta is under pressure because of a delay in granting visas for more than 200 aid workers. |
Asean Calls for Inclusive Election; Release of All Political Prisoners |
By WAI MOE |
Asean foreign ministers call for the release of all political prisoners in Burma including Aung San Suu Kyi and for a “free, fair and inclusive” election in 2010. |
Suu Kyi Awarded Gandhi Prize |
By THE IRRAWADDY |
Dr Sein Win, a cousin of Suu Kyi, has accepted South Africa's Mahatma Gandhi Award for Peace and Reconciliation on behalf of Suu Kyi. |
Burmese Opposition Leaders Reject FM’s Comments |
By SAW YAN NAING |
Political and ethnic leaders in Burma said a statement by the country’s foreign minister implying the ruling regime was open to calls for change was meaningless. |
Senior Thai Official Says Junta Reaction 'Positive' |
By WAI MOE |
Asean calls for positive change in Burma and will maintain “constructive engagement”. |
Is Burma Going Nuclear? |
By DENIS D GRAY |
No one expects military-run Burma to obtain an atomic bomb anytime soon, but experts have the Southeast Asian nation on their radar screen. |
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...