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Ukrainian opposition and pro-presidential lawmakers fight against each other during ratification of the Black Sea Fleet deal with Russia, in parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine, 27 Apr 2010
Ukraine Ratifies Russia Naval Base Amid Protest
Parliament session also involved physical confrontations between lawmakers
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Energy Companies in Burma Urged to Disclose Payments |
| By SIMON ROUGHNEEN |
| Backed by 160 NGOs, unions and policy figures, the Earthrights International releases a statement urging energy companies in Burma to publish “all payments made to the Burmese authorities since 1992.” |
Thein Sein to Head Political Party? |
| By WAI MOE |
| Sources say the Burmese PM is retiring from the military to head a new political party—part of Than Shwe's master plan for entrenching military rule. |
Than Shwe's Planes Named 'White Elephant' |
| By AUNG THET WINE |
| Two private planes reserved for Burma's junta chief Snr-Gen Than Shwe and four top generals are named “White Elephants.” |
After Renewing Sanctions, EU Seeks Meeting with Junta |
| By SIMON ROUGHNEEN |
| European Union foreign ministers have renewed the bloc's “Common Position” on Burma, extending existing sanctions until April 2011. |
As They Fold, Indonesia Garment Makers Blame China |
| By CHRIS BLAKE |
| The flood of cheap products has poured into Indonesia under a free-trade agreement between China and Asean countries. Some industries are calling on the government to save their businesses from collapse. |
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Please don't prevent the hearse crossing your ward.
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