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Polish President, 95 Others Killed in Plane Crash
Russian news agencies say President Lech Kaczynski was killed when his plane went down as it approached airport near Smolensk
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Burma's Watered Down Festival |
By YENI |
Thingyan, Burma's traditional New Year's water festival, starts on Wednesday, and Than Shwe's grandson and his friends look set to flaunt the rules—and their status. |
Landmine Victims Find Solace at Mae La |
By ALEX ELLGEE |
The Irrawaddy visits Care Villa, a foundation that looks after Karen landmine victims in Mae La refugee camp. |
Weekly Business Roundup (April 10, 2010) |
By WILLIAM BOOT |
The East European country of Belarus is bidding to develop military weapons sales to Burma following a week-long visit by a high-ranking delegation. |
Thai Troops Gear Advance on Protesters |
By GRANT PECK |
Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month. |
NLD Takes Than Shwe Lawsuit to Chief Justice |
By KO HTWE |
The NLD submits a letter to Burma's chief justice requesting that its previous lawsuit against Than Shwe is dealt with. |
One community, one vision; everyone dancing to one tune
Friday, April 9, 2010
Doctor visits Suu Kyi twice in eight daysBurmese democracy icon and Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, was medically ...
Introspection, identity and national reconciliation
(Commentary) In the summer of 2001 a team of missionaries was taken prisoner in Kabul ...
Asean leaders soft on most unruly member
Southeast Asian leaders have urged Burma’s military regime to hold “inclusive” elections ...
Two NLD township leaders freed
Following the completion of their prison terms, the Burmese military junta released ...