Sun. 11 Oct 2009 0810 UTC
Commandos Free 39 Hostages, Ending Militant Siege in Pakistan
Four militants, two soldiers and three hostages were killed during the operation; another wounded militant was captured
Coordinated Bombings Kill 16 in Western Iraq
Dozens of others have been wounded in a series of car bombs Sunday in the western city of Ramadi
(File Photo - 31 Aug 2009)" width="60" border="0" height="60"> Fighting Continues Between Government, Rebels in Yemen 
Both sides appear to be trying to improve their positions in the build-up to an impending ceasefire
After Accord Signing, Turkey Presses Armenia on Nagorno-Karabakh
Landmark agreement reached after US secretary of state helped resolve last minute glitch
Poland Ratifies EU Treaty
Poland becomes 26 |  | Pakistan vows to hit back "imminently" against militants in South Waziristan, after an embarrassing attack on army HQ. |
| Three blasts rock the Iraqi city of Ramadi, west of Baghdad, killing at least 22 people and wounding 61, police say. | | Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died while on holiday in Majorca, according to the Irish band's website. |
Than Shwe Reaffirms Election Stance |
| By KO HTWE |
| In a speech to veterans, Burma’s military strongman indicates that he has no intention of changing course on next year’s election, despite domestic and international criticism. |
Out of Reach and Often Out of Range |
| By KYI WAI |
| Mobile phones remain a luxury that few Burmese can afford; and for those that do have them, there is the constant frustration of poor reception. |
Weekly Business Roundup (October 10, 2009) |
| By WILLIAM BOOT |
| The United States admits its sanctions legislation to cut off profits to the Burmese junta from precious stones has so far been largely unsuccessful. |
Suu Kyi Discusses Sanctions with Diplomats |
| By SAW YAN NAING |
| NLD leader Suu Kyi asks Western diplomats to clarify their positions on the aims of their economic sanctions. |
Registration of Illegal Migrant Children Proposed |
| By LAWI WENG |
| The Thai Cabinet will consider offering illegal migrant children legal registration, which would provide them with security, healthcare and education rights. |
Junta said to be supplying chemical mortars to army
In what seems to be a sinister design, the Burmese military junta, while reinforcing its troops in Shan state for a massive offensive against ethnic ceasefire groups,...Aung San Suu Kyi discusses sanctions with diplomats
Detained Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday asked diplomats from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia about their countries’ stand on sanctions,...Editorial, Opinion and Analysis
Ostensible verdict against Aung San Suu Kyi
(Commentary) If a ruling of a court is called a verdict, it has to be called a legal judgment and the judgment has to be made by a judge. So far it seems ostens...
